By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the lineup has little firepower, when it takes a monumental effort just to create a scoring chance, the last thing you want to do is give the opposition chances off of unforced errors. The Rochester Americans learned that the hard way on Wednesday night. Two poor plays with the puck – including a needless icing by defenseman Ryan Johnson late in … [Read more...] about Costly mistakes doom Amerks in loss to Belleville
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Rosen comes up big in the clutch as the Amerks defeat Hershey
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Isak Rosen knows the Rochester Americans need him to score goals, especially now with so many key players either on recall or injured. Which is why he wasn’t all too happy with his play in two games this week against the Hershey Bears. On Wednesday, just one of his shot attempts reached goalie Clay Stevenson. On Friday, through two periods, he didn’t … [Read more...] about Rosen comes up big in the clutch as the Amerks defeat Hershey
A career of big hits, rugged play left lasting mark on Amerks Hall of Famer Melanson
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In San Francisco, there was The Catch, the Joe Montana to Dwight Clark playoff miracle. In Cleveland, there was The Drive, the 98-yard masterpiece engineered by John Elway as the Denver Broncos stunned the Browns. In Rochester, for Amerks fans, there was The Hit, the monstrous Game 7 body check delivered by Dean Melanson that sent an already frenetic … [Read more...] about A career of big hits, rugged play left lasting mark on Amerks Hall of Famer Melanson
Bayreuther ‘excited’ to join Amerks; now if they can find the net again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Gavin Bayreuther was told on Saturday afternoon that he was joining the Rochester Americans, he was one happy hockey player. He was informed the Buffalo Sabres had sent Amerks winger Viktor Neuchev to the Carolina Hurricanes organization, with Bayreuther leaving the Chicago Wolves to join the Amerks. “When I got traded here, it felt like I got … [Read more...] about Bayreuther ‘excited’ to join Amerks; now if they can find the net again
With their PP QB on recall, the Amerks shoot blanks in loss to Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Friday night, the Rochester Americans survived without defenseman Zac Jones in their lineup. One of their other All-Stars, winger Isak Rosen, helped pick up the slack in a 3-0 victory over the Utica Comets. On Saturday evening, however, the Amerks sorely missed Jones’ prowess at the point as their power play quarterback. With Jones again on … [Read more...] about With their PP QB on recall, the Amerks shoot blanks in loss to Cleveland