Pickin Splinters staff The Cincinnati Connection came up big for the Rochester Americans on Sunday evening. Justin Danforth and Daniel Muzito-Bagenda — who had been playing in the ECHL before recalls last month — each scored one goal and assisted on one as the Amerks defeated the Laval Rocket 4-2 in downtown Rochester. For Danforth, the goal was his first in 10 games … [Read more...] about Danforth, Muzito-Bagenda power Amerks to victory
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Sabres recall Criscuolo, Guhle
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 4, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Kyle Criscuolo and defenseman Brendan Guhle from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Criscuolo (5’9”, 172 lbs., 5/5/1992) joins the Sabres for his second career recall after appearing in eight games with the team earlier this season. He currently leads all … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Criscuolo, Guhle
OT mistake aside, O’Regan solid in Amerks debut
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Considering Daniel O'Regan spent about seven hours either on airplanes or in airports to get from San Jose to Rochester Tuesday night, and considering the second-year forward had only a morning skate to familiarize himself with his new team, Rochester Americans coach Chris Taylor liked what he saw. "He skates well, I like how he anticipates where the … [Read more...] about OT mistake aside, O’Regan solid in Amerks debut
Sabres acquire O’Regan, picks from Sharks
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (February 26, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired forward Daniel O’Regan, a conditional first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forward Evander Kane. O’Regan (5’10”, 185 lbs., 1/30/1994) has appeared in a … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire O’Regan, picks from Sharks
Amerks score six in third to defeat Marlies
Courtesy of Amerks.com TORONTO, ON -- The Rochester Americans tied an AHL season-high by scoring six times in the third period, including five straight unanswered goals in the final 5:58 of regulation, to come away with a 7-4 win over the league-leading Toronto Marlies to conclude their home-and-home series Saturday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. It was the second time … [Read more...] about Amerks score six in third to defeat Marlies