Courtesy of GoAmerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans are pleased to announce that Jody Gage, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and three-time Calder Cup Champion, will be inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 16 at the Hilton Hotel in Troy, … [Read more...] about Amerks legend Jody Gage to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame
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Hershey brings Amerks playoff ride to an end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As the end-of-series handshake line wound down and the Hershey Bears danced off to their dressing room to celebrate the Calder Cup Eastern Conference championship, the Rochester Americans, heads held high, gathered at center ice for one final salute to the fans. Their improbable yet captivating playoff run had come to an unceremonious end on Friday … [Read more...] about Hershey brings Amerks playoff ride to an end
Amerks mourn the loss of Willie Marshall
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. -– The Rochester Americans join the American Hockey League and the rest of the hockey community in mourning the loss of AHL Hall of Famer Willie Marshall. He was 91. “The Rochester Americans are deeply saddened by Willie’s passing,” said Amerks Hall of Famer Jody Gage, who alongside Marshall was a charter member of the AHL Hall … [Read more...] about Amerks mourn the loss of Willie Marshall
Amerks stave off elimination with convincing road win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Just when the time seemed right to count out the Rochester Americans, again, they showed as a group what they’re all about. Facing elimination and going back on the road for Game 5 of the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals, the Amerks played with desperation and resolve for 60 minutes and left the Giant Center with a 4-1 victory over the Hershey Bears … [Read more...] about Amerks stave off elimination with convincing road win
Third period collapse leaves Amerks on brink of elimination
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They were cruising to victory and, in doing so, on the verge of turning the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals into a best-of-three showdown. Just 10 minutes remained and goalie Malcolm Subban and the Rochester Americans were shutting out the Hershey Bears 2-0 on Monday night. And then they collapsed. After Linus Weissbach had staked the Amerks … [Read more...] about Third period collapse leaves Amerks on brink of elimination