Courtesy of GoAmerks.com Belleville, ON – Six different skaters produced a multi-point effort as the Rochester Americans (14-9-2-0) dominated from start to finish in a decisive 6-1 thrashing of the Belleville Senators (11-13-2-0) Wednesday at CAA Arena. With the win, Rochester finished its three-game road swing by taking five out of a possible six points while also having … [Read more...] about Special teams shine in Amerks’ blowout win over Belleville
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Amerks falter in third, drop road game in overtime
Courtesy of Amerks.com' Charlotte, NC – The Rochester Americans (13-9-2-0) carried a two-goal lead midway through the third period of Saturday’s rematch with the Charlotte Checkers (11-6-2-0) but failed to stop a late push by the defending Eastern Conference champions in what became a 4-3 overtime loss at Bojangles Coliseum. By earning three out of a possible four points … [Read more...] about Amerks falter in third, drop road game in overtime
Amerks rally to pull even but lose in OT to Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was a time when three-on-three overtime in the NHL and AHL was nothing but unbridled chaos on skates, an end-to-end demonstration of speed and skill that often produced a half-dozen or more prime scoring chances in the five-minute extra period. Today it often is a strategic chess match where possession of the puck is paramount and action is … [Read more...] about Amerks rally to pull even but lose in OT to Utica
A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Michael Leone walks into the dressing room to address the Rochester Americans after a game, it’s rarely a good sign. “I usually don’t talk to the team,” the second-year head coach said of his post-game routine. He made an exception on Wednesday night following a no-show performance by pretty much everyone other than goalie Devon Levi in what … [Read more...] about A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Early in the game, during a promotional timeout, the Rochester Americans took a moment to pay tribute to Bridgeport Islanders winger Chris Terry, announcing that the 16th-year veteran was playing in his 899th AHL game. In doing so, he passed Amerks Hall of Famer Dick Gamble for 16th on the league’s all-time list. Terry then made sure he showed the … [Read more...] about Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks