Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans (24-16-4-2) scored a pair of power-play goals in a span of 1:18 during the third period to seize control in what became a 4-1 win over the Utica Comets (13-23-5-3) Saturday at the Adirondack Bank Center. Rochester, which has points in 20 of its last 28 games dating back to Nov. 22, 2025, has won each of its last … [Read more...] about Amerks all-stars shine in 4-1 win over Utica
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Rosen’s hat trick, Ratzlaff’s shutout lead Amerks past Springfield
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans held a welcome-back party Friday night at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. They welcomed back Isak Rosen, their All-Star right winger who had been back up with the parent Buffalo Sabres since Sunday. They welcomed back Konsta Helenius, their All-Star left winger who had been with the Sabres since Jan. 15. And they … [Read more...] about Rosen’s hat trick, Ratzlaff’s shutout lead Amerks past Springfield
Costly mistakes doom Amerks in loss to Belleville
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
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