Courtesy of Amerks.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A four-goal third-period by the Syracuse Crunch (1-1-0-2) was too much for the Rochester Americans (3-2-0-0) to overcome in a 6-2 loss in Saturday’s rematch between the North Division rivals at Upstate Medical University Arena. Defenseman Kale Clague recorded his first multi-point effort as an Amerk as he recorded a pair … [Read more...] about Amerks fall in rematch with Crunch
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Murray’s buzzer-beater propels Amerks past Syracuse
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In hindsight, rather than trying to keep possession of the puck and break out of the defensive zone cleanly, Brett Murray should have just played it safe and chipped it out. Instead, the ensuing turnover on a mix-up between Murray and Mason Jobst cost the Rochester Americans the lead with under eight minutes remaining on Friday night. But Murray … [Read more...] about Murray’s buzzer-beater propels Amerks past Syracuse
Determined to find his game, Bjork provides victory in Amerks debut
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
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