By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Eric Comrie is now in his ninth professional season, and over the previous two years filled the backup goaltending role with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and then the Buffalo Sabres. But despite a resume that shows better than 250 games of pro experience, he’s more than willing to keep learning after a New Year’s Day demotion by the Sabres. Which may be … [Read more...] about Comrie finding his game as Amerks blank Phantoms 6-0
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Appert reaches milestone win as Amerks outlast Charlotte, 3-2
Courtesy of Amerks.com Charlotte, N.C. – The Rochester Americans (16-12-3-1) used a pair of third-period goals, one of which came in the final minutes of regulation, to earn a 3-2 victory over the Charlotte Checkers (17-13-4-0) in the first of back-to-back meetings between the two teams Friday night at Bojangles’ Coliseum. It was also a milestone win for Amerks head … [Read more...] about Appert reaches milestone win as Amerks outlast Charlotte, 3-2
Amerks acquire Laaouan from Rocket in exchange for Jandric
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. –- Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today the team has acquired defenseman Noah Laaouan from the Laval Rocket in exchange for defenseman Chris Jandric. Laaouan, 22, has recorded 10 points (1+9) in 36 games with the Trois-Rivieres Lions of the ECHL this season, where he ranks third on the team in scoring … [Read more...] about Amerks acquire Laaouan from Rocket in exchange for Jandric
Amerks unable to complete comeback in overtime loss at Cleveland
Courtesy of Amerks.com Cleveland, OH -– The Rochester Americans (15-12-3-1) erased multiple two-goal deficits to force overtime but ultimately came up short in a 6-5 high-scoring affair in Saturday’s rematch against the first-place Cleveland Monsters (22-9-1-0) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Despite being unable to complete the two-game sweep over the Monsters, the Amerks … [Read more...] about Amerks unable to complete comeback in overtime loss at Cleveland
Comrie shines, Jobst and Neuchev find the net as Amerks upend Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Officially, Friday night’s promotion at the Rochester Americans game featured a winter hat giveaway. Unofficially, it was welcome night at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Amerks welcomed center Mason Jobst back to the scoresheet. They welcomed rookie left winger Viktor Neuchev to a prominent offensive role. And they welcomed goalie Eric … [Read more...] about Comrie shines, Jobst and Neuchev find the net as Amerks upend Cleveland