By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The 75-minute drive down the New York State Thruway from Buffalo to Rochester can provide plenty of time for quiet reflection, as Anders Bjork learned. One day you’re in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres; the next day you’re headed to the American Hockey League’s Rochester Americans. For the past three years, Bjork had been a National Hockey Leaguer, … [Read more...] about Determined to find his game, Bjork provides victory in Amerks debut
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Amerks drop rematch with Marlies to split weekend series
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Less than 24 hours after erasing a one-goal deficit and scoring four unanswered goals, the Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) found themselves on the opposite side in Saturday’s rematch against the Toronto Marlies (1-1-0-0), who erupted for three third-third period goals, including twice on the man-advantage, to come away with a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Amerks drop rematch with Marlies to split weekend series
Weissbach, Rosen help power Amerks past Toronto in season opener
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Linus Weissbach, this American Hockey League season will be about showing what he’s capable of doing in a prominent role, that he’s not that far from making the jump to the National Hockey League. For Isak Rosen, the season will be about adjusting to a new league on a different continent and proving the Buffalo Sabres were correct in drafting him in … [Read more...] about Weissbach, Rosen help power Amerks past Toronto in season opener
Amerks announce 2022-23 Opening Night roster
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today the team’s Opening Night roster for the 2022-23 American Hockey League season, which gets underway tonight when the Amerks host Toronto Marlies at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. Rochester’s Opening Night roster features 22 skaters, including 14 forwards and eight defensemen, and … [Read more...] about Amerks announce 2022-23 Opening Night roster
Memories of ‘The Crow;’ tales of tricks, tactics and triumphs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When you’ve spent more than 60 years in a professional hockey as a player, coach, general manager, liaison, goodwill ambassador and front office employee, everyone you’ve come in contact with has a story. Joe Crozier was a legend with the Rochester Americans, guiding the team to the first three Calder Cup championships in franchise history before moving … [Read more...] about Memories of ‘The Crow;’ tales of tricks, tactics and triumphs