By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To understand what Tyson Kozak is all about as a hockey player, you just need to know about his play late in the second period of Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Monsters. The Rochester Americans were ahead 5-0 after just 29 minutes, and they were very much in cruise control thereafter in what became a 6-1 victory. But here was Kozak, … [Read more...] about Early scoring success hasn’t changed how Amerks’ Kozak plays hockey
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Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies
Toronto, ON – For the second straight game, the Rochester Americans (1-3-0-0) jumped out to a multi-goal lead that they were unable to hold as the unbeaten Toronto Marlies (4-0-0-0) rallied back with the final three goals of the contest to claim a 3-2 win – and weekend sweep – in Saturday’s rematch at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Including today’s contest, the Amerks have scored … [Read more...] about Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies
Helenius scores his first goal but Amerks fall to Toronto
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It took three games but Konsta Helenius now has his first professional goal in North America. Maybe it was mom’s home cooking. The 18-year-old native of Finland put his talents on display early in the second period on Friday night, dangling down the slot, avoiding the long-reach poke-check of a defender and then sniping a shot short side from a … [Read more...] about Helenius scores his first goal but Amerks fall to Toronto
Amerks take down Utica for first win of the season
Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first period before scoring twice more and never looking back on their way to a 4-1 victory over the intrastate rival Utica Comets (0-2-0-0) Saturday at the Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester’s first of the campaign, the club concluded its opening … [Read more...] about Amerks take down Utica for first win of the season
Amerks stumble in season opener
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the better part of the last two weeks, issues with the ice-making equipment prevented the rink crew from getting Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial ready for the American Hockey League season. Those issues, however, were solved this week and the ice was just fine when the Rochester Americans opened their 69th AHL season on Friday night. It’s … [Read more...] about Amerks stumble in season opener