By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Brandon Biro, it’s not a matter of if he will play in the National Hockey League, but when. His coach with the Rochester Americans, Seth Appert, is sure of it. And why wouldn’t Appert believe that? The third-year center is piling up points with crazy regularity, including a goal and an assist in Wednesday night’s 5-4 overtime victory over the … [Read more...] about Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
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Amerks honoring memory of Joe Crozier with commemorative jersey patch
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans will honor the life and memory of legendary head coach Joe Crozier with a commemorative jersey patch for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The Amerks Hall of Famer passed away on Oct. 11 at the age of 93. The patch, which will adorn both home and away sweaters, features Crozier’s initials displayed above … [Read more...] about Amerks honoring memory of Joe Crozier with commemorative jersey patch
Friday’s Amerks game postponed due to impending inclement weather
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today that Friday’s home game against the Syracuse Crunch, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena, has been postponed due to impending inclement weather conditions. A make-up date has not yet been determined. Ticket holders for Friday’s game are asked to retain their tickets for the … [Read more...] about Friday’s Amerks game postponed due to impending inclement weather
Subban backstops Amerks to weekend road sweep at Charlotte
Courtesy of Amerks.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A night after making a regular-season career-high 45 saves in a near-perfect performance, goaltender Malcolm Subban was flawless after stopping all 30 shots he faced to backstop the Rochester Americans (14-9-1-1) to a 4-0 shutout win over the Charlotte Checkers (12-11-2-1) Saturday at Bojangles' Coliseum. With the win, the Amerks … [Read more...] about Subban backstops Amerks to weekend road sweep at Charlotte
Three-goal first period propels Amerks past Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On the strength of three goals in 3:47 in the first period and a remarkable 45-save effort from goaltender Malcolm Subban, the Rochester Americans (13-9-1-1) doubled up the Charlotte Checkers (12-10-2-1) for a 4-2 victory in the first of back-to-back meetings between the two teams Friday at Bojangles' Coliseum. With the win, it marks the first time the … [Read more...] about Three-goal first period propels Amerks past Charlotte