By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So here's a question. Can a leading candidate for Rochester Americans' Rob Zabelny Award as the unsung hero disqualify himself by becoming too "sung?" Colin Blackwell is sure trying to do just that. After five months of being most noticed for his passion, his willingness to hit, his desire to win and his relentless work ethic, the second-year … [Read more...] about Blackwell shines (again), Gill scores OT winner for Amerks
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With playoffs just around the corner, Amerks lay an egg
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With the start of the Calder Cup playoffs right around the corner, Friday's performance by the Rochester Americans wasn't exactly worthy of the post-season. It may not have been worthy of December. The Amerks gave up four second-period goals, including three in the first 4:11, and lost to the Belleville Senators 5-1 at Blue Cross Arena at the War … [Read more...] about With playoffs just around the corner, Amerks lay an egg
Amerks open April homestead with back-to-back games this weekend
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans play the first half of a season-long four-game homestand this weekend when the Amerks host the Belleville Senators and Toronto Marlies on back-to-back nights at The Blue Cross Arena. Both games on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 are slated for a 7:05 p.m. start. The Downtown Career Fair returns to … [Read more...] about Amerks open April homestead with back-to-back games this weekend
Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named to 2017-18 AHL Second Team All-Star
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans defenseman Zach Redmond has been named to the 2017-18 AHL Second All-Star Team. The 29-year-old Redmond has posted his most productive season with the playoff-bound Amerks in 2017-18, easily setting career-highs in all offensive categories while leading team with … [Read more...] about Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named to 2017-18 AHL Second Team All-Star
Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from Amerks
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 3, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forwards Alexander Nylander and Kevin Porter from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Both Nylander (6’1”, 192 lbs., 3/2/1998) and Porter (6’0”, 190 lbs., 3/12/1986) are joining the Sabres for the first time this season. Buffalo’s first-round pick (8th overall) … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from Amerks