By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Once a team that could create offense in an instant, the Rochester Americans are struggling mightily to score a goal, let alone the four or five that seemingly came so easily in October and November. On Wednesday, only Lukas Rousek found the net, and that was on a third-period penalty shot, as the Amerks lost 3-1 to the Syracuse Crunch at Blue Cross … [Read more...] about Scoring slump continues as Amerks lose to Syracuse
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Amerks head into Christmas Break with win over Syracuse
Courtesy of Amerks.com Syracuse, NY – The Rochester Americans (13-10-2-1) held the Syracuse Crunch (15-9-2-2) to just five shots in the final period before Brandon Biro capped the 3-2 win in overtime on Saturday at Upstate Medical University Arena. With the overtime victory, the Amerks have won two of the first three games against the Crunch this season, … [Read more...] about Amerks head into Christmas Break with win over Syracuse
Amerks doubled up by Providence for third straight loss
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, NY – The Rochester Americans (12-10-2-1) scored once in each period but were unable to keep up with the Providence Bruins (14-11-2-2), who relied on a three-goal third period on their way to a 6-3 win Friday at The Blue Cross Arena. Despite the defeat in what was just the 18th meeting between the Amerks and the Bruins over the last … [Read more...] about Amerks doubled up by Providence for third straight loss
Cleveland power play too much for Amerks
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, NY – Forwards Brandon Biro and Lukas Rousek (1+1) each recorded a multi-point effort, but the Rochester Americans (12-9-2-1) fell 5-3 to the first-place Cleveland Monsters (17-7-1-0) Wednesday night at The Blue Cross Arena. Despite the defeat, Rochester boasts a 40-21-6-4 record against Cleveland over the last 10 years dating back to the … [Read more...] about Cleveland power play too much for Amerks
Kulich sends Amerks past Hartford
Courtesy of Amerks.com Hartford, CT – Jiri Kulich scored the game-tying goal in the closing minutes of regulation to force overtime before delivering the game-winner 2:51 into the extra frame to lift the Rochester Americans (12-7-2-1) to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Hartford Wolf Pack (15-5-4-0) Friday at the XL Center. With the victory, Rochester has posted wins … [Read more...] about Kulich sends Amerks past Hartford