By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It may have been the craziest 36 hours in Rochester Americans franchise history in terms of player transactions. Five players recalled by the parent Buffalo Sabres. Four Amerks regulars sidelined by COVID-19 protocol. Four players signed to pro tryout contracts – except one couldn’t play because his COVID-19 rapid test taken before departure from … [Read more...] about A day of roster zaniness didn’t deter Mersch and the Amerks
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Preaching a who’s-the-next hero mentality, resilient Amerks run winning streak to five
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The speed bumps – not to mention a road closed sign or two – certainly were in place to derail the streaking Rochester Americans this week. There was the pause in the season due to COVID-19 protocol that finally ended Wednesday after 11 days. Their head coach, Seth Appert, and defensive assistant coach, Mike Weber, were forced into virus-mandated … [Read more...] about Preaching a who’s-the-next hero mentality, resilient Amerks run winning streak to five
Rarely the shooter, Krebs lifts Amerks with overtime goal
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They keep telling Peyton Krebs to shoot the puck, but the art of perfect pass seems to provide him with more satisfaction. “I’ve always been a pass-first guy,” he said, “even when I was young.” On Wednesday night, he finally listened to his coaches and teammates, and his bullet one-timer from the right circle during an overtime power play gave the … [Read more...] about Rarely the shooter, Krebs lifts Amerks with overtime goal
Krebs piles up the points as Amerks and Bears revisit old-time hockey
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The American Hockey League’s oldest rivalry was renewed on Friday night between the Rochester Americans and Hershey Bears, and it was just like olden times. A little old-time hockey mixed in with new-age talent turned into a 7-3 blowout victory for the Amerks. There were three fights, three game misconducts, a few dirty checks, a little stickwork in … [Read more...] about Krebs piles up the points as Amerks and Bears revisit old-time hockey
Quinn, Peterka score shootout goals as Amerks edge Lehigh Valley
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s been perhaps 17 years since the Rochester Americans could enter a shootout knowing they had more than enough talent to match up against opponents in the tiebreaking skills competition. But with a stable of young talent – starting with Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Peyton Krebs and Linus Weissbach – to complement skilled veterans, coach Seth Appert isn’t … [Read more...] about Quinn, Peterka score shootout goals as Amerks edge Lehigh Valley