Courtesy of Amerks.com Syracuse, NY – For the second time in as many nights, the Rochester Americans (21-16-5-1) couldn’t hold off the Syracuse Crunch (26-14-3-2), who scored three straight unanswered goals, including the game-winner 18 seconds into overtime, to come away with a 3-2 win Saturday at Upstate Medical University Arena. Despite their second straight overtime … [Read more...] about Syracuse gets by Amerks again in overtime
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Amerks squander early lead, fall to Crunch in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When it comes to style of play and strategy, there are no secrets any time the Rochester Americans and Syracuse Crunch play. There’s not much free space on the ice, either. With a dozen regular season games against each other – nearly 17 percent of the entire season – and, in the case of last season, a five-game playoff series, the teams know each … [Read more...] about Amerks squander early lead, fall to Crunch in OT
Amerks drop first of two in Laval
Courtesy of Amerks.com Laval, Quebec – The Rochester Americans (20-16-3-1) and Laval Rocket (19-17-4-2) traded goals inside the first two minutes of the contest, but a four-goal run by the Rocket would propel the home team to a 6-2 win in the first of back-to-back meeting Friday at Place Bell. Despite the defeat, Rochester has picked up at least one point in 15 of its … [Read more...] about Amerks drop first of two in Laval
Kulich, Rosen slumps magnified in Amerks 2-1 loss to Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When their rookie seasons ended in June in the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals, Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen had proven they were well on their way to playing in the NHL. By the time the calendar hit Thanksgiving this season, the talented forwards had reinforced that belief. Kulich was among the top goal-scorers in the American Hockey League, … [Read more...] about Kulich, Rosen slumps magnified in Amerks 2-1 loss to Crunch
Amerks rookie Neuchev elevating his game, with an assist to Google Translate
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The list of teaching aids used by the Rochester Americans coaching staff is extensive, from video clips and whiteboards to on-ice drills and sessions in the shooting room. Oh, and Google Translate. At least when it comes to making sure rookie winger Viktor Neuchev fully understands the message. Playing in North America for the first time, the … [Read more...] about Amerks rookie Neuchev elevating his game, with an assist to Google Translate