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Amerks falter badly and now face a winner-moves-on showdown in Utica

May 17, 2022 by Kevin Oklobzija 1 Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The regular season provides an opportunity for hockey players to show what they’re capable of doing on the ice, where their skillset is evaluated and on display. The postseason is where they show what they’re made of. It’s a series of tests where drive and determination are measured on a par with goals, assists and saves. The Rochester Americans … [Read more...] about Amerks falter badly and now face a winner-moves-on showdown in Utica

Utica’s Russo suspended 1 game for hit on Amerks’ Mersch

May 17, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Pickin' Splinters staff Utica Comets defenseman Robbie Russo has been suspended for Tuesday night’s North Division semifinal game against the Rochester Americans. The suspension is punishment for his illegal check to the head of Amerks captain Michael Mersch in the closing seconds of the third period. The American Hockey League announced the disciplinary action on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Utica’s Russo suspended 1 game for hit on Amerks’ Mersch

With Mersch out for Game 4, Amerks may need even more from Rousek

May 16, 2022 by Kevin Oklobzija 1 Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For six months, Lukas Rousek could only make an educated guess on what playing in the American Hockey League would be like. When he signed his two-year, entry level contract with the Buffalo Sabres in April and prepared to leave the Czech Republic for New York, he had fully intended to use this season to prove his talents. But during training camp, … [Read more...] about With Mersch out for Game 4, Amerks may need even more from Rousek

Ruotsalainen’s OT goal has Amerks on verge of advancement

May 15, 2022 by Kevin Oklobzija 1 Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Arttu Ruotsalainen has had the hot hand ever since the playoffs began, showing an innate ability to find the net regardless of the angle, the traffic or the positioning of the goaltender. But in overtime on Sunday night, when Peyton Krebs made a seeing-eye laser pass from the left wing to Ruotsalainen in the right circle, the guy with the magic wand for … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen’s OT goal has Amerks on verge of advancement

Peterka’s hat trick powers Amerks to overtime win

May 14, 2022 by Kevin Oklobzija 1 Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA UTICA – JJ Peterka admits the physicality of the Calder Cup playoffs took him a bit by surprise. But as everyone learns, open ice that was prevalent in the regular season disappears with a championship on the line. Players that maybe didn’t play an in-your-face style now suddenly won’t pass up a chance to lower the boom. Guess what? Four games into … [Read more...] about Peterka’s hat trick powers Amerks to overtime win

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