Amerks rout Comets for fourth straight win
With the Amerks victory, Rochester extends its winning streak to four straight games and move into sole possession of first place in the AHL’s North Division standings…
Amerks expand relationship with Bill Gray’s Iceplex to help grow the game of hockey
The Rochester Americans, in conjunction with Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex, announced today a new season-long partnership designed to grow and promote the game of hockey at all levels…
Olofsson delivers game winner for second straight night
After setting up the game-tying goal in the third period to force overtime during Sunday afternoon’s game between the Rochester Americans (3-2-0-0) and Bridgeport Sound Tigers (1-2-1-0), rookie forward Victor Olofsson delivered the game-winning goal just 1:46 into the extra stanza to give Rochester a 3-2 victory at the Webster Bank Arena…
Olofsson lifts Amerks in final minute
Facing a 3-1 deficit midway through the second period of the first game of the weekend-series with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (1-2-0-0), the Rochester Americans (2-2-0-0) answered with three straight unanswered goals, including one in the final minute from rookie forward Victor Oloffson to earn a 4-3 come-from-behind win at Webster Bank Arena Saturday afternoon…
Special teams propel Amerks to first win of the season
Aided by three power-play goals and a shorthanded marker, the Rochester Americans (1-2-0-0) earned their first win of the season with a 6-3 victory over the North Division rival Syracuse Crunch (1-1-0-0) Wednesday night at The Blue Cross Arena…
‘Hocktoberfest’ comes to Blue Cross Arena, October 19
In true Hocktoberfest fashion, the night will be highlighted by German-themed food and drink specials, live music from the Krazy Firemen and a custom Amerks stein giveaway to the first 500 fans aged 21 and older courtesy of Rohrbach Brewing Company…
A six-pack of impressions from Amerks opening weekend
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Impressions from another loss by the Rochester Americans. Two games, two losses, both to the Charlotte Checkers. A 6-2 embarrassment on Friday followed by a 4-2 marginally competitive setback on Saturday night. An 0-2 start is the opposite of last year That doesn’t mean things are really all that different, believe it […]
A season opener to forget for the Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They talked about how this would be the season they’d take the next step, and maybe a giant one at that. They talked about the balance of experienced veterans and talented youth on defense. They talked about the depth of quality forwards. They talked about focus and pride and opportunity and potential. […]
Former Amerk now an AHL referee
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Former Rochester Americans winger Michael Duco will be back at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial wearing a different uniform. All stripes. Duco will be one of the two referees in Saturday’s Amerks game against the Charlotte Checkers. He made his professional officiating debut in Friday night’s AHL game in Cleveland […]
Eight points to ponder as Rochester Amerks start season
The 91 points earned by the Rochester Americans last season looked good on the stat sheet and even in the American Hockey League standings…