Courtesy of Amerks.com Syracuse, NY – The Rochester Americans (27-21-6-2) jumped out to a three-goal lead in the second period against the Syracuse Crunch (33-18-4-2) before holding on for a 3-2 victory Wednesday at Upstate Medical University Arena. Following their third win in the last four games, the Amerks have at least one point in 16 of their last 23 games dating … [Read more...] about Amerks outlast Crunch
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Metsa, Murray power Amerks to overtime defeat of Crunch
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, NY – Brett Murray scored a pair of goals prior to Zach Metsa capping a 4-3 win in the first minute of overtime to help the RochesterAmericans (26-20-6-2) prevail in the first of back-to-back meetings against the Syracuse Crunch (32-17-4-2) Friday at The Blue Cross Arena. With the overtime victory, the Amerks have recorded at least one … [Read more...] about Metsa, Murray power Amerks to overtime defeat of Crunch
Amerks jump ahead 2-0, lose to Crunch; this is a recording
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year ago, the Rochester Americans began a magical playoff run to the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals by pulling off the “reverse sweep” in the first-round series against the Syracuse Crunch. They fell behind 2-0 in the best-of-five series before rattling off three straight victories, including in overtime in the fifth and deciding game. Don’t … [Read more...] about Amerks jump ahead 2-0, lose to Crunch; this is a recording
Fitzpatrick enters Amerks Hall of Fame
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To further his hockey career and reach his fullest potential, Rory Fitzpatrick needed to leave Irondequoit at 17 to play major junior hockey in Canada. The decision proved to be wise. He became a second-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 1993, creating a path to the National Hockey League. But in reaching the NHL, he also had a chance to … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick enters Amerks Hall of Fame
Amerks fail to close out Belleville, lose in shootout
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If the Rochester Americans ever develop a killer instinct, watch out. But until that happens, then it’s wise to watch every game to the very end because who knows what may happen. Like Friday night, when the Amerks couldn’t add to a 1-0 lead for a period and a half, allowed the tying goal with 3:11 remaining and then lost in a four-round shootout as … [Read more...] about Amerks fail to close out Belleville, lose in shootout