By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Michael Leone, the Rochester Americans first-year coach, admits he’s a little confused about some aspects of the American Hockey League. Namely, the video review system. “How can you review a shootout goal, but a breakaway in overtime can’t be reviewed?” Leone said. There were 7,322 fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Friday night … [Read more...] about After further review, or not, Amerks fall in shootout to Phantoms
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Amerks win streak snapped in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. – Despite goals from Riley Fiddler-Schultz and Brendan Warren, the Rochester Americans were unable to overcome a quick Syracuse start, falling 6-2 to the Crunch Saturday night at Upstate Medical University Arena. The loss sees Rochester’s season-long seven-game win streak come to an end, along with the Amerks’ eight-game road win streak getting snapped in the … [Read more...] about Amerks win streak snapped in Syracuse
Confident again, Jobst and Wahlberg find net as Amerks keep rolling
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Two members of the Rochester Americans who were in dire need of a boost in confidence both recently found it, though not in the same place, or on the same ice. Captain Mason Jobst solved his goal-scoring drought – a colossal 22-game slump – by continuing to do what he always does, which is work. Anton Wahlberg, meanwhile, used a chance to dominate for … [Read more...] about Confident again, Jobst and Wahlberg find net as Amerks keep rolling
Amerks score six in sixth straight win
Courtesy of Amerks.com Bridgeport, CT – Mason Jobst scored twice against his former team as the Rochester Americans (21-9-3-0) topped the Bridgeport Islanders (7-20-2-2) by a 6-3 final Saturday at Total Mortgage Arena. The win extends Rochester’s overall win streak to six games, while the team has won each of its last eight away contests. Over their current road win … [Read more...] about Amerks score six in sixth straight win
Amerks acquire pair of forwards from Pittsburgh
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres today acquired forward Bennett MacArthur from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Colton Poolman. Additionally, the Rochester Americans acquired forward Jagger Joshua from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for future considerations. Both players will report to Rochester. MacArthur, 23, joins the … [Read more...] about Amerks acquire pair of forwards from Pittsburgh