By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Devon Levi knew this trip to Rochester would be brief. The rookie goaltender would play in Saturday’s home game for the Rochester Americans against the Springfield Thunderbirds, then head back to Buffalo and accompany the Sabres on their three-game visit to California next week. But Levi didn’t want to be just some outsider joining the Amerks just so … [Read more...] about Aiming to just be one of the boys, Levi enjoys his one-game stint with Amerks
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Amerks hold off late push from Utica
Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, NY -– The Rochester Americans (18-13-3-1) jumped out to a two-goal lead late in the second period before holding on for a 2-1 win over the Utica Comets (14-14-4-3) Friday night Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester has won nine of the previous 10 games on the road against the Comets dating back to the 2022-23 campaign. The Amerks, … [Read more...] about Amerks hold off late push from Utica
Comrie finding his game as Amerks blank Phantoms 6-0
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
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