Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, NY – The Rochester Americans announced their schedule for the 2026-27 American Hockey League regular season, presented exclusively by Seneca Resorts & Casinos. The Amerks will open their 71st AHL season – and 45th as the primary affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres – on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:05 p.m. against the defending Calder Cup champion … [Read more...] about Amerks announce 2026-27 regular season schedule
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Sabres name Roest Amerks general manager
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced today that Stacy Roest has been named general manager of the Rochester Americans, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. In his new role, Roest, who will also serve as director of player personnel for the Sabres, will lead Buffalo’s player development process, both on and off the ice. Prior to … [Read more...] about Sabres name Roest Amerks general manager
Stevens says a tearful goodbye to Amerks fans
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Don Stevens has signed off the air at the close of a season countless times in his 58-year broadcasting career. Hockey seasons, baseball seasons, soccer seasons, even pro tennis. Each time, there was the promise of what may lie ahead for the team the next season. But on Sunday evening, Stevens simply said goodbye to the radio listeners on WGR … [Read more...] about Stevens says a tearful goodbye to Amerks fans
Early deficit too much to overcome as Amerks season comes to an end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Whenever the Rochester Americans had truly needed to win during the season, whenever they had desperately need to earn a point, they somehow managed to find a way, even if it wasn’t always pretty. That ability to rise to the occasion is, after all, how they slithered into the Calder Cup playoffs on the regular season’s final day as the fifth seed in the … [Read more...] about Early deficit too much to overcome as Amerks season comes to an end
Amerks blank Marlies to force deciding game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Two games, same team, two vastly different performances. And two vastly different outcomes, which is why the Rochester Americans will be playing at least one more game this season. On Wednesday, the Amerks played a game fit for a three-in-three weekend in November, not the Calder Cup playoffs. As a result, they weren’t even competitive, losing 5-0 on … [Read more...] about Amerks blank Marlies to force deciding game