By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They are locked into second place in the American Hockey League’s North Division standings, so this final week of the regular season has little meaning for the Rochester Americans. Thus, had they opted to switch on cruise control and coast through the final three games, it would have been understandable. A little down time after a six-month grind might … [Read more...] about With a ‘no bad habits’ mantra, Metsa, Amerks defeat Cleveland
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Miller time for Amerks Hall of Fame; ‘I love you Rochester’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The career accolades are seemingly endless for Ryan Miller. Vezina Trophy winner in 2010. First-team NHL All-Star in 2010. Second winningest American-born goalie in NHL history. Olympic silver medalist in 2010. Olympic MVP the same year. Hobey Baker Award winner as college hockey’s best player in 2001. Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame in 2023. Sabres sweater … [Read more...] about Miller time for Amerks Hall of Fame; ‘I love you Rochester’
Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Monday, a day after Alexander Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record, Budweiser Canada arranged special delivery of a commemorative Bud Zero can to Rochester Americans goalie Devon Levi. The 1 of 1 can, which emphasized the Zero in the brand name, paid tribute to the 28 goalies that have played against Alexander Ovechkin and never … [Read more...] about Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville
Though not at his best, Rosen proves sleep is overrated as Amerks clinch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If players received letter grades for their performance each night, Isak Rosen definitely wouldn’t have been on any Dean’s list on Wednesday. “It was probably one of my worst games this year,” Rosen said. Not to mention a painful one. He was crunched heavily into the boards in the first period by Springfield Thunderbirds defenseman Leo Loof. In the … [Read more...] about Though not at his best, Rosen proves sleep is overrated as Amerks clinch
Ostlund keeps piling up the points though Amerks lose in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They finished the three-in-three weekend earning five of a possible six points, yet the Rochester Americans were far from satisfied after Sunday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Syracuse Crunch. “We’ll never be happy with a loss,” said rookie center Noah Ostlund, who continued his torrid offensive pace by scoring the first goal and assisting on the second by … [Read more...] about Ostlund keeps piling up the points though Amerks lose in OT