By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Of the 6,769 fans, 40 players, two referees, two linesmen, plus the dozens of support personnel in Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on late Sunday afternoon, all but three no doubt thought the Rochester Americans had just bungled sure victory in the final minute. "I'm sure it went through everybody's mind," Amerks coach Chris Taylor admitted. … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s last-minute heroics save Amerks
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Bogosian is an Amerk, sort of but not really
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On the day Zach Bogosian cleared waivers and was officially assigned to the Rochester Americans, it isn't known if the veteran defenseman ever will report. Amerks coach Chris Taylor offered no insight on the Bogosian's status on Sunday evening, saying only that "it's up to Buffalo. I'm just worried about our team now." Bogosian, 29, no longer fits into the … [Read more...] about Bogosian is an Amerk, sort of but not really
Amerks winning streak comes to an abrupt end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They entered the night on a roll, using a six-game winning streak to mount a threat to regain first place in the American Hockey League's North Division. They ended the night talking about poorly they played and that they must learn from their mistakes and move on. Despite playing a team that has been a solid rival all season, and for most of a quarter … [Read more...] about Amerks winning streak comes to an abrupt end
Wilson finding the scoring touch again as Amerks win 4th straight
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scott Wilson knows he can score goals, and his resume confirms that belief. In his first two pro seasons with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, he scored 19 and then 22, and did so in a total of just 89 games. People who saw that production first-hand, such as Rochester Americans coach Chris Taylor, willing attest to Wilson's talent. But since … [Read more...] about Wilson finding the scoring touch again as Amerks win 4th straight
Newest Amerks Hall of Famer Pittis knew all about scoring and winning
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Domenic Pittis played in Rochester as a member of the Syracuse Crunch in 1997-98, he knew it was a special place. He admired the teams the Amerks built. He adored the passion of the fans. "I was envious," he said. The next two seasons, as a member of the Amerks, Pittis was a big reason that passion and excitement grew even stronger. With his slick … [Read more...] about Newest Amerks Hall of Famer Pittis knew all about scoring and winning