By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Around 10 p.m. on Friday night, following a 12-3 shellacking of the best team in the AHL's Eastern Conference, the Rochester Americans could not have possibly been feeling better about themselves. On Sunday evening, following a second consecutive past-regulation loss to the worst team in the conference, the Amerks were in a state of team … [Read more...] about Inconsistency defines Nylander and the Amerks
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Amerks’ Blackwell suspended for big check on Friday
The Rochester Americans said the huge body check delivered by Colin Blackwell on the game's second shift set the tone for Friday's 12-3 blasting of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The American Hockey League didn't think so kindly of the hit, however. Even though referees Stephen Thomson and Michael Markovic did not assess a penaty, Blackwell was issued a two-game … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Blackwell suspended for big check on Friday
Amerks blanked by Devils in overtime
BINGHAMTON, NY – After a scoreless 60 minutes, Bracken Kearns tallied the lone goal of the night 2:08 into overtime, giving the Binghamton Devils a 1-0 win over the Rochester Americans Saturday at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Tonight’s game was the second in a row that was forced beyond regulation time between the two teams and the 22nd overall for the Amerks this … [Read more...] about Amerks blanked by Devils in overtime
Blackwell’s return provides major spark in Amerks’ 12-3 rout
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Colin Blackwell had just one assist for the Rochester Americans in Friday's night's 12-3 annihilation of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, yet he may very well have played the biggest role of anyone on the ice. The second-year winger delivered a mammoth body check on the game's second shift that left defenseman Lukas Bengtsson injured and the rest of … [Read more...] about Blackwell’s return provides major spark in Amerks’ 12-3 rout
Olympic hockey has an Amerks feel
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When it comes to men's hockey, and women's for that matter, the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics have a distinct Rochester Americans feel. There are nine former Amerks playing in the Games, while three others with ties to Rochester's American Hockey League team are coaching. The United States team has four players: goalie David Leggio, defensemen … [Read more...] about Olympic hockey has an Amerks feel