By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Over the course of a two-decade career in hockey, there will be milestones and grand achievements that will never be forgotten, spectacular performances and crushing defeats that will be impossible to erase from the memory banks. But there also will be one juncture, one occasion, that defines the career. At least that's what Mitch Korn believes, and he … [Read more...] about The Amerks week that forever changed Martin Biron’s career
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Amerks recall Danforth from Cincinnati
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has recalled forward Justin Danforth from the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL). A native of Oshawa, Ontario, Danforth earns his second recall of the season to the Amerks after making his season debut with the team against Belleville on Jan. 27. The … [Read more...] about Amerks recall Danforth from Cincinnati
Sabres recall Baptiste from Rochester
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (February 11, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Baptiste (6’1”, 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for the third time this season after scoring one goal in eight games during two stints with the team earlier this campaign. The Ottawa, … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste from Rochester
Amerks lose again; Senators player leaves on stretcher
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nick Baptiste knew he may very well have been able to jump-start the slumping Rochester Americans to a much-needed victory on Wednesday night had he scored on a penalty shot late in the second period. Instead, his wrist shot hit the outside of the right post. No tie game, no momentum swing. From that point the Belleville Senators maintained their 1-0 … [Read more...] about Amerks lose again; Senators player leaves on stretcher
Gionta’s Olympic tuneup with the Amerks gold-medal worthy
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Before he skates onto the Olympic stage in South Korea next weekend, Brian Gionta played a little Rochester Americans hockey — Hollywood style — on Friday night. Billed long ago as Hometown Heroes Night, this was a movie script game to be sure. Gionta's cameo appearance merely accentuated the promotion which honored local members of law enforcement, … [Read more...] about Gionta’s Olympic tuneup with the Amerks gold-medal worthy