Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, NY – Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams and Rochester Americans general manager Jason Karmanos announced today the appointment of Michael Leone as head coach of the American Hockey League franchise. “I am pleased to welcome Mike Leone as the head coach of the Rochester Americans,” said Adams. “The Amerks head coach plays a crucial … [Read more...] about Michael Leone named head coach of the Rochester Americans
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Seth Appert named assistant coach of the Buffalo Sabres
Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced today that Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert has been promoted to assistant coach for the NHL club. Appert, who completed his third full season as Amerks head coach in 2023-24, will work alongside newly appointed head coach Lindy Ruff and his staff, which also includes former Amerks Mike Bales and Matt Ellis as well … [Read more...] about Seth Appert named assistant coach of the Buffalo Sabres
Amerks ‘just not good enough’ in do-or-die Game 5 showdown
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA One moment, they’re celebrating an improbable rally and overtime victory. Seemingly the next moment, they’re packing up their skates and equipment for the final time this season. One moment they’re riding a tidal wave of euphoria following last Saturday’s 4-3 overtime victory that forced a deciding fifth game. The next they’re trying to fathom how … [Read more...] about Amerks ‘just not good enough’ in do-or-die Game 5 showdown
Amerks Game 4 victory was a comeback for the record book
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the franchise history spans 68 years over eight decades, it’s not easy to accomplish “firsts.” But in staving off elimination on Saturday night by rallying from a 3-0 third-period deficit to defeat the Syracuse Crunch 4-3 in overtime, the Rochester Americans did just that. Never before had the Amerks dug out of a 3-0 hole to win an elimination … [Read more...] about Amerks Game 4 victory was a comeback for the record book
Amerks stage improbable rally to defeat Crunch in OT, extend season
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – They were done, finished, finito. And there was little doubt, either. The Rochester Americans, facing elimination from the Calder Cup playoffs, were down 3-0 with just 20 minutes to play against a veteran team known for its ability to play lockdown defense. But a funny thing happened to the Amerks on their way to the first tee. They … [Read more...] about Amerks stage improbable rally to defeat Crunch in OT, extend season