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By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The American Hockey League’s oldest rivalry was renewed on Friday night between the Rochester Americans and Hershey Bears, and it was just like olden times. A little old-time hockey mixed in with new-age talent turned into a 7-3 blowout victory for the Amerks. There were three fights, three game misconducts, a few dirty checks, a little stickwork in … [Read more...] about Krebs piles up the points as Amerks and Bears revisit old-time hockey

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s been perhaps 17 years since the Rochester Americans could enter a shootout knowing they had more than enough talent to match up against opponents in the tiebreaking skills competition. But with a stable of young talent – starting with Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Peyton Krebs and Linus Weissbach – to complement skilled veterans, coach Seth Appert isn’t … [Read more...] about Quinn, Peterka score shootout goals as Amerks edge Lehigh Valley

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With a dart up the ice, an acrobatic inside leap around a defenseman and a perfectly placed wicked wrist shot, Jack Quinn in four seconds showed why he’s on the fast track to the NHL. The Rochester Americans rookie winger electrified the crowd and his teammates with his SportsCenter Top 10 short-handed goal midway through the third period on Friday … [Read more...] about Quinn scores highlight goal but criticizes his defensive play in Amerks loss

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A moment of silence was held before Friday’s Rochester Americans game to honor Richard “Dick” Mason, who died Sunday after battling a lengthy illness. He was 64. Mr. Mason worked on the rink crew for more than 40 years, starting when he was a teenager, and learned all facets of the operation from his late father, Charlie, at what then was the known … [Read more...] about Amerks remember Richard ‘Dick’ Mason

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The eyes of Western New York hockey on Friday night all were focused on Peyton Krebs, the newest predicted rising star to join the Buffalo Sabres organization. Krebs was obtained along with Alex Tuch and two draft picks in Thursday’s blockbuster trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, and his organizational debut came about 34 hours … [Read more...] about Peterka grabs the spotlight as newest Sabre Krebs makes Amerks debut