Amerks

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If the Rochester Americans were realistically going to take a run at first place in the American Hockey League's North Division, then victory on Wednesday night was paramount. The Belleville Senators came to Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial with a seven-point lead over the second-place Amerks. They left with an eight-point lead — and left behind a … [Read more...] about Amerks learn why Belleville is the team to beat

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

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

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

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