By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Rochester Americans forward Ben Holmstrom has been suspended for eight games for using a homophobic slur during a game last week. Holmstrom was assessed a game misconduct as the first period ended in the March 30 home game against the Utica Comets. He had brushed with a Comets player and appeared to exchange words, but there was no physical interaction … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Holmstrom suspended 8 games for using homophobic slur
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Simpson agrees to one-year AHL contract with Amerks
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. --- Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has signed forward Wayne Simpson to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Simpson, 28, joins the Amerks after spending last season with the AHL’s Hershey Bears, where he finished third on the team in scoring with 42 points (14+28) while … [Read more...] about Simpson agrees to one-year AHL contract with Amerks
Former Fairport star Bardreau helped end longest game in AHL history
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After the first overtime, the chatter was upbeat in the Lehigh Valley Phantoms dressing room at Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Right where we want 'em, boys. After the second overtime on Wednesday night, and with 100 total minutes of hockey already played against the Charlotte Checkers, the Phantoms were just as positive, but questions began to … [Read more...] about Former Fairport star Bardreau helped end longest game in AHL history