By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year ago, it would have been difficult to foresee Eric Cornel some day skating for the Buffalo Sabres. As an American Hockey League rookie in 2016-17, he produced just 5 goals and 9 assists in 67 games. He didn't have a point in his final 13 games, from early March until the April 15 season finale. But if there is truth in the adage that those who … [Read more...] about Cornel continues rebound season as Amerks defeat Crunch
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Amerks doubled up by Crunch
Courtesy of Amerks.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch scored three times in the third period and came away victorious with a 4-2 win over the Rochester Americans in the first half of their weekend home-and-home series Saturday at the War Memorial Arena. Kevin Porter and Taylor Fedun each finished with a goal and an assist while Eric Cornel and Stuart Percy … [Read more...] about Amerks doubled up by Crunch
This time, the OT loser point was good for the Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Over the course of the season, there have been nights that Rochester Americans players left the rink muttering about how they let one get away. Like three weeks ago, when on back-to-back nights they couldn't beat the team with the worst record in the American Hockey League, the Binghamton Devils. Actually, it's a fairly lengthy list of … [Read more...] about This time, the OT loser point was good for the Amerks
RIT’s Powell signs tryout contract with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Even though Rochester Institute of Technology was eliminated from the Atlantic Hockey playoffs last weekend, Myles Powell is still getting a chance to skate at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Except it won't be in next weekend's AHA tournament. Instead, he has joined the Rochester Americans on an amateur tryout contract and could very well end up … [Read more...] about RIT’s Powell signs tryout contract with Amerks
Sabres recall Bailey from Amerks
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 9, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Justin Bailey from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Bailey (6’4”, 214 lbs., 7/1/1995) joins the Sabres for his second recall this season after scoring two goals and adding an assist in seven games for the club in October. Currently in his third … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey from Amerks