Courtesy of Amerks.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans (18-11-1-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period before surviving a late push by the Syracuse Crunch (13-11-2-3) and holding on for a 4-3 win Saturday at Upstate Medical University Arena. With the win, the Amerks have claimed four of the first six meetings against the Crunch this season, including … [Read more...] about Amerks hold off Syracuse for 4-3 win
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Lack of urgency costs Amerks dearly
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A week ago, all was right with the world of the American Hockey League for the Rochester Americans. They were riding a six-game winning streak. Two of those wins came on home ice and, more impressively, four were on the road, including a pair of victories in Toronto, home of the North Division-leading Marlies. Ah, but my how quickly things can … [Read more...] about Lack of urgency costs Amerks dearly
Even an NHL goalie couldn’t save the Amerks against Belleville
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
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