By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For many top-flight NHL prospects, playing in the American Hockey League is just a stop along the way to the ultimate destination, a fulfillment of a necessary apprenticeship that in reality won't make or break a career. But Martin Biron, a first-round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres, says it wasn't like that for him. He says playing for the Rochester … [Read more...] about Martin Biron headed into Amerks Hall of Fame
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Amerks wrap up four-point weekend
BY TODD ETSHMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Seth Griffith had a goal and two assists to lead the Amerks to a 3-1 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday night at Blue Cross Arena, giving the Amerks a perfect four points in two games on the weekend. The Atlantic Division Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, were making their one and only appearance in … [Read more...] about Amerks wrap up four-point weekend
Guhle’s OT breakaway goal is proof he needs to join rush much more
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You see the speed from Brendan Guhle and think, who can catch this guy? You see his zero-to-60 acceleration seemingly in just three or four strides and think, shouldn't he do this more often? You see him sense a free puck and open ice and then suddenly he's off on a breakaway barely a minute into overtime. And with the defense giving futile chase as … [Read more...] about Guhle’s OT breakaway goal is proof he needs to join rush much more
Ullmark, Smith headed to AHL All-Star Classic
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Goalie Linus Ullmark and rookie left winger C.J. Smith will represent the Rochester Americans in the AHL All-Star Classic Jan. 28-29 in Utica. Ullmark ranks third in the American Hockey League in save percentage (.926), fifth in goals-against average (2.33) and second in minutes played (1,361:56). The third-year goaltender also participated in the … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Smith headed to AHL All-Star Classic
Paetsch cleared to return to practice with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nathan Paetsch, who has been on the injured list since Oct. 13, said he has been given medical clearance to resume practicing with the Rochester Americans on Tuesday. Whether Paetsch is ready to play in either home game on the weekend — at Friday against Greece native Stephen Gionta and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on … [Read more...] about Paetsch cleared to return to practice with Amerks