By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Having already missed more time than at any point of his eight-year professional career, goalie Eric Comrie just wanted to play again. So when the Buffalo Sabres asked if he’d accept a conditioning assignment with the Rochester Americans, the answer was easy. “No hesitation; I said for sure,” Comrie said. There’s no way Comrie wants to be rusty or … [Read more...] about Even an NHL goalie couldn’t save the Amerks against Belleville
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Amerks push win streak to six games
Courtesy of Amerks.com TORONTO, ON – The Rochester Americans (16-9-1-1) closed out the 2022 calendar year by extending their win streak to a season-long six-straight games with a 3-2 win over the first-place Toronto Marlies (19-9-1-1) Saturday afternoon at Coca-Cola Coliseum. t’s the team’s best stretch since a six-game win streak from Jan. 22 to Feb. 5 during the … [Read more...] about Amerks push win streak to six games
Amerks hold off Belleville to win fifth straight
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Michael Mersch broke a 3-3 deadlock with 6:04 remaining in the third period and the Rochester Americans (16-9-1-1) held off a late push a from the Belleville Senators (12-16-2-0) in the closing minutes to claim a 5-3 win Friday at The Blue Cross Arena. With their fifth straight win, the Amerks improved to 14-8-5-2 over the last … [Read more...] about Amerks hold off Belleville to win fifth straight
Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Brandon Biro, it’s not a matter of if he will play in the National Hockey League, but when. His coach with the Rochester Americans, Seth Appert, is sure of it. And why wouldn’t Appert believe that? The third-year center is piling up points with crazy regularity, including a goal and an assist in Wednesday night’s 5-4 overtime victory over the … [Read more...] about Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
Amerks honoring memory of Joe Crozier with commemorative jersey patch
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans will honor the life and memory of legendary head coach Joe Crozier with a commemorative jersey patch for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The Amerks Hall of Famer passed away on Oct. 11 at the age of 93. The patch, which will adorn both home and away sweaters, features Crozier’s initials displayed above … [Read more...] about Amerks honoring memory of Joe Crozier with commemorative jersey patch