Courtesy of Amerks.com TORONTO, ON – The Rochester Americans (22-15-2-1) held a 2-1 lead midway through the second period Saturday against the Toronto Marlies (21-12-2-1), but surrendered the next four goals in what became a 5-2 setback at Coca-Coliseum. Despite the loss, Rochester’s second in as many games, the Amerks have earned points in 17 of their last 27 games dating … [Read more...] about Amerks come up short in Toronto
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Even in losing, Appert finds positives in how the Amerks are playing
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you simply look at wins and losses since the Christmas break ended, the Rochester Americans have been consistently inconsistent. Win one, lose one. Win one, lose one, Win one, lose one. Since Dec. 29, they’re 7-6-2-1. They haven’t won back-to-back games since Dec. 18-19. They had a chance to do so on Friday night but lost 5-2 on home ice to the … [Read more...] about Even in losing, Appert finds positives in how the Amerks are playing
Biro stays hot but Amerks fall to Utica; MacInnis injured
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Other than the final result, Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert had few complaints after Saturday evening’s 4-2 loss to the Utica Comets. Fabian Zetterlund scored three goals – including the game-breaker on a second-period power play – as the Comets extended their lead over the Amerks in the American Hockey League’s North Division to eight points … [Read more...] about Biro stays hot but Amerks fall to Utica; MacInnis injured
Even MacInnis had to smile after powering Amerks to victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are players who, when scoring a goal or celebrating a victory, can’t hide their enthusiasm. It’s just who they are. Take Jack Quinn, for instance. He looks like the happiest player on the face of the earth when he scores a goal. And then there is Ryan MacInnis. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who exhibits less outward jubilation when the … [Read more...] about Even MacInnis had to smile after powering Amerks to victory
Syracuse rallies past Amerks in overtime
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans (19-11-2-1) built a two-goal lead 4:20 into the second period versus the Syracuse Crunch (14-11-3-1) on Wednesday night, but the Crunch rallied for three straight tallies to come away with a 3-2 overtime win at The Blue Cross Arena. Despite the overtime defeat, the Amerks have earned points in 14 of their last 20 … [Read more...] about Syracuse rallies past Amerks in overtime