By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Six years separate Michael Mersch and Dominick Mersch, which is why the hockey-playing brothers had never played a game together. Until Thursday night. Michael Mersch, the Rochester Americans 30-year-old captain, and 24-year-old brother Dominick, a free-agent signee in the offseason, skated as linemates in the American Hockey League preseason game at … [Read more...] about Mersch brothers enjoy ‘special’ family moment in Amerks preseason victory
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Amerks announce 2023-24 promotional schedule
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today their promotional schedule for the 2023-24 season, presented exclusively by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, featuring the return of several popular theme nights, Pregame Happy Hours, giveaways and more. As always, the Amerks will offer ticket specials, promotional packages and special … [Read more...] about Amerks announce 2023-24 promotional schedule
Amerks ink Brown to one-year contract
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed forward Christopher Brown to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Brown, 27, joins the organization after spending the last three seasons with the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) from 2020-23. In 151 career games … [Read more...] about Amerks ink Brown to one-year contract
Amerks ink Fortunato to one-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed defenseman Brandon Fortunato to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Fortunato, 27, scored a career-high five goals and notched 18 assists for 23 points during his second season with the … [Read more...] about Amerks ink Fortunato to one-year deal
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres have signed an affiliation agreement with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the professional developmental league for the American Hockey League and the National Hockey League, the team announced Monday. Jacksonville joins the Rochester Americans, the Sabres' AHL affiliate, as the chief minor-league … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate