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
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Sabres sign Nelson to 2-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $812,500. Nelson (6’1”, 185 lbs., 7/18/1992) appeared in a career-high 37 games with the Sabres during his third NHL season in 2017-18. He recorded eight points (3+5) and eight penalty minutes while … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nelson to 2-year deal
Ullmark after bitter end to Amerks season: ‘I didn’t make any saves’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA What began with great promise and great promises ended with crushed hope and greater heartbreak. The Rochester Americans intended to play deep into the spring. Instead, their plan was sabotaged by a much quicker and perhaps more talented Syracuse Crunch team, which swept the Amerks out of the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs with a 6-3 victory on … [Read more...] about Ullmark after bitter end to Amerks season: ‘I didn’t make any saves’
Amerks’ MacWilliam slapped with 3-game suspension
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Andrew MacWilliam, by far the Rochester Americans' most physical presence, has been suspended for three games by the American Hockey League as a result of his actions on Saturday night. He will miss Game 3 of the first-round Calder Cup playoff series against the Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday night in Rochester. The Crunch lead the best-of-five series … [Read more...] about Amerks’ MacWilliam slapped with 3-game suspension
Amerks bring up six from Cincinnati
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has recalled forwards Justin Danforth and Daniel Muzito-Bagenda, defensemen Arvin Atwal and Eric Knodel, and goaltenders Jonas Johansson and Jason Kasdorf from the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL). The Amerks host the Syracuse Crunch in Game 3 of the … [Read more...] about Amerks bring up six from Cincinnati