Courtesy of Amerks.com Belleville, ON – The Rochester Americans (11-5-2-0) rode rookie goaltender Devon Levi’s 40-save effort as they picked up a 3-2 victory in a shootout against the Belleville Senators (7-8-1-2) Friday night at CAA Arena. With the win, the Amerks, who show a 4-1-0-0 record over their last five contests, sit in a two-way tie for second place in the North … [Read more...] about Amerks top Belleville in Levi’s debut
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Kulich scores again in Amerks’ 2-1 loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Courtesy of Amerks.com Wilkes-Barre, PA – A late third-period goal proved to be the difference in a 2-1 score Saturday night as the Rochester Americans (12-8-2-1) came up short against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (14-9-3-0) at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. The defeat was Rochester’s first regulation loss against the Penguins since Jan. 13, 2017, as they entered … [Read more...] about Kulich scores again in Amerks’ 2-1 loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Amerks come up short in 5-4 loss to Lehigh Valley
Courtesy of Amerks.com Allentown, PA – In a game totaling 64 shots, 32 penalty minutes and nine goals as part of a special teams’ battle, the Rochester Americans (10-5-2-0) came up short in a 5-4 loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (9-6-3-0) Saturday at PPL Center. Despite the defeat, Rochester, which shows a 3-1-0-0 record over its last four contests, sits in a two-way … [Read more...] about Amerks come up short in 5-4 loss to Lehigh Valley
Rosen scores in OT for Amerks then learns of callup to Sabres
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was a time when three-on-three overtime in pro hockey was five minutes of nothing but pure pandemonium. A chance at one end, followed by an even better chance at the other end, followed by a much, much better chance going back the other way. And so it went, unless someone scored. Now, however, overtime is best described as controlled chaos. The … [Read more...] about Rosen scores in OT for Amerks then learns of callup to Sabres
Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Here’s how you know someone is truly dedicated to becoming the best hockey player they can be. They score the winning goal in overtime, driving a perfectly set-up one-timer past the goalie, and well after the victory celebration, they provide a far-from-glowing critique of their own shot. Yes, Jiri Kulich was the hero. But he says he can be better, … [Read more...] about Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval