Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, NY – On the strength of seven different goal-scorers, the Rochester Americans (2-1-0-0) erased a 2-0 deficit in the opening period before erupting for seven straight unanswered goals on their way to a 7-4 victory over the Utica Comets (0-2-1-0) Friday night at Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester improved to 26-7-1-1 in the last 35 … [Read more...] about Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica
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Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies
Courtesy of Amerks.com Toronto, ON – The Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) generated 33 shots, including 17 in the first period alone, but were only able to solve the Toronto Marlies (1-1-0-0) once in a 4-1 loss in Saturday’s rematch between the North Division rivals at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The two teams split the weekend series with each winning at home and each scoring four … [Read more...] about Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies
Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Now in his fourth season, and given essentially just a cursory look in training camp by the Buffalo Sabres, it’s getting to be put-up or move-on time for Isak Rosen. Based on his performance on Friday night, it’s apparently put-up time. The right winger with the wicked one-timer seems quite eager to show his ceiling goes beyond being an American Hockey … [Read more...] about Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style
Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. -- Don Stevens, the longtime Voice of the Rochester Americans and the longest tenured play-by-play broadcaster in the history of the American Hockey League, will return to the Blue Cross Arena press box named in his honor for one final season. Stevens will retire following the upcoming season, wrapping up a 40-year Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season
In playoff hockey, physicality often trumps skill, as the Amerks learned
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There’s a popular video captured from the Florida Panthers run to the Stanley Cup last spring that’s splattered across seemingly every social media platform. With his team leading the second-round series 3-1 against the Boston Bruins, Panthers coach Paul Maurice unleashes a one-for-the-ages verbal tirade on the bench during Game 5. It lasts all of 14 … [Read more...] about In playoff hockey, physicality often trumps skill, as the Amerks learned