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By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Even as the Rochester Americans have seen their roster stripped of talent by injuries along with the trade of their MVP, their status as a playoff team really has never been in serious jeopardy. A boatload of games in hand and the inability of the pursuing teams to do anything but tread water has allowed the Amerks to maintain a comfort zone. Until … [Read more...] about Levi pulled early as Amerks lose to Belleville

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Don Stevens may have a lifetime of memories from broadcasting Rochester Americans games for the past 40 years, but the organization is making sure some of the most impactful moments are taking place this week. Stevens announced before the season that this would be his final year as the Voice of the Amerks. So on Friday night, his former broadcast … [Read more...] about Legendary Amerks analyst Bednarski makes surprise visit to honor Stevens

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Wednesday’s 5-3 loss to the Charlotte Checkers provided a perfect example of where the Rochester Americans are as a team heading down the stretch. When they play the elite teams in the American Hockey League, and at 40-21-5 it could be argued the Checkers certainly are among the best, the Amerks simply can’t make glaring mistakes. They also need … [Read more...] about Critical turnover dooms Amerks in loss to Charlotte

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The shootout definitely has not been a friend to the Rochester Americans this season. Heading into Sunday, they had lost all four games settled by the skills-competition tiebreaker. Even worse, as a team, Amerk shooters were just 2-for-22. It’s hard to imagine being much worse in the breakaway showdowns. But on Sunday evening, Konsta Helenius and … [Read more...] about Amerks finally win a shootout, bolster playoff chances

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The role for Konsta Helenius has changed ever since linemate Isak Rosen was traded away two weeks ago by the soaring-toward-the-top Buffalo Sabres. “When I played with Rosie, Rosie was the goal-scorer and I was the passer,” Helenius said. “But I like to score goals too.” On Sunday, Helenius showed that he’s pretty good at it. The second-year … [Read more...] about Hat trick by Helenius powers Amerks past Hartford