By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The scoresheet says the winning play just 12 seconds into overtime on Friday night was a pass by Zach Redmond that sent Colin Blackwell away on a breakaway. It could quite easily have said Matt Ryan to Julio Jones, because this was a drop back, curl out of the pocket, and then fire over the defenders and down the middle to hit the receiver in … [Read more...] about Blackwell sparks Amerks to OT victory
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Nathan Paetsch named Amerks AHL Man of the Year
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans are proud to announce that defenseman Nathan Paetsch has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Rochester community during the 2017-18 season. Following two Calder Cup championships during a five-year stint with … [Read more...] about Nathan Paetsch named Amerks AHL Man of the Year
Amerks partner with Gilda’s Club Rochester for fourth annual “Pink the Rink Night”
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The fourth annual “Pink the Rink” Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Gilda’s Club Rochester is set totake place on Saturday, April 7 when the Rochester Americans host the Toronto Marlies at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. A portion of the proceeds from the game will be donated to Gilda’s Club Rochester, a non-profit … [Read more...] about Amerks partner with Gilda’s Club Rochester for fourth annual “Pink the Rink Night”
At least the Amerks won’t meet Utica in round 1 of the playoffs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As the American Hockey League's regular season winds down and the Rochester Americans tune up for the playoffs, their final eight games will determine whether they open the Calder Cup playoffs against the Toronto Marlies or Syracuse Crunch. "Either one, I can't say we've played better or worse against them," defenseman Zach Redmond said. "You want to … [Read more...] about At least the Amerks won’t meet Utica in round 1 of the playoffs
Amerks first-round playoff tickets set to go on sale Monday, April 9
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today that tickets for the Amerks’ first-round of home games for the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs will go on sale on Monday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. The complete opening round schedule will be released at a later date as soon as Rochester’s first-round opponent has been determined. Rochester secured its … [Read more...] about Amerks first-round playoff tickets set to go on sale Monday, April 9