Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed forward Dominic Franco and defensemen Mitch Eliot, Nick Boka and Matthew Cairns to one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2021-22 season. Franco, 25, returns to Rochester after recording nine points (4+5) in 23 games as a rookie … [Read more...] about Amerks sign four to AHL contracts
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Sabres ink Fitzgerald to two-year contract
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced today that the team has signed defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to a two-year contract. Fitzgerald, 24, returns for his third full season with the organization after appearing in 51 career games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) since the start of the 2018-19 season. In parts of three seasons with … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Fitzgerald to two-year contract
Michael Peca named Amerks assistant coach
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. –Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today the appointment of Michael Peca as assistant coach. Peca replaces Adam Mair, who was recently named director of player development for the Buffalo Sabres. “Michael brings a wealth of experience as both a player and coach and will be a … [Read more...] about Michael Peca named Amerks assistant coach
Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The curse of Larry Hillman on the playoff fortunes – or rather misfortunes – of the Toronto Maple Leafs is still alive and well. That’s even after the spell-master himself said he had removed the hex nearly four years ago, after the Maple Leafs finally paid off on a 50-year debt for what Hillman perceived to be a disrespectful contract offer. But … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs
Amerks established plenty in a season where winning really didn’t matter
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The strangest season in Rochester Americans history has come to an end. With the start twice delayed as the coronavirus pandemic raged on during the fall and into winter, the American Hockey League was finally able to embark on an abbreviated season starting on the first weekend of February. The Amerks played their first game on Feb. 5, a 3-2 loss to … [Read more...] about Amerks established plenty in a season where winning really didn’t matter