By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Linus Weissbach, the Rochester Americans’ second-year, Swedish-born winger, says he’s never had any dreams of being a football player. “We don’t have football in Sweden,” he said. Nonetheless, Weissbach showed in overtime on Wednesday night that he’s got a little mix of Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson in his hockey skillset. With just his right … [Read more...] about Weissbach’s OT goal off Hail Mary pass lifts Amerks past Bruins
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Val James, Jason Pominville to join Amerks Hall of Fame as class of 2023
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans will induct forwards Val James and Jason Pominville into the Amerks Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023. Unanimously selected for induction by the Amerks Hall of Fame Committee, James and Pominville will take their rightful place in the prestigious club during a pregame ceremony on Friday, Jan. 27 when Rochester … [Read more...] about Val James, Jason Pominville to join Amerks Hall of Fame as class of 2023
Amerks get bounce-back effort in win over Utica
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com UTICA, N.Y. – A two-point night by rookie forward Isak Rosen (1+1), which included the eventual game-winning goal in the second period, and a 26-save effort from goaltender Michael Houser powered the Rochester Americans (8-5-1-1) to a 3-2 victory over the Utica Comets (4-6-1-1) Saturday at Adirondack Bank Center. The … [Read more...] about Amerks get bounce-back effort in win over Utica
Key veterans return but Amerks fall to Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was welcome back night for the Rochester Americans on Friday. They welcomed back captain Michael Mersch, who missed the previous 10 games with an upper body injury. All he did in his return was score one goal and set up the other. They welcomed back veteran center Sean Malone, who missed the previous six games with a lower body injury. He scored … [Read more...] about Key veterans return but Amerks fall to Utica
Amerks, Genesee Brew House announce return of Amerks Amber Ale for 2022-23 season
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Genesee Brew House, a longtime supporter and partner of the Rochester Americans, has announced the return of the ever-popular Amerks Amber Ale for the 2022-23 season. The Genesee Brew House will debut its new beer collaboration during a launch party event at the downtown Rochester brewery on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about Amerks, Genesee Brew House announce return of Amerks Amber Ale for 2022-23 season