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
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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
Blackwell sparks Amerks to OT victory
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
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”