By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Forget about the Mueller Report. The Rochester Americans need to worry about the (Chris) Mueller report. The veteran centerman from Buffalo, whose slippery net-front presence has bedazzled American Hockey League foes for 11 seasons, scored two back-breaking goals as the Toronto Marlies stunned the Amerks — aka, the gang that couldn't shoot straight — … [Read more...] about Despite early blitz, Amerks fire blanks and lose opener to Marlies
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Amerks Redmond named AHL’s best D-man, but he’s focused on playoffs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the Rochester Americans' 2017-18 season came to a yet another premature end, Zach Redmond was prepared to explore his free-agent options. He wasn't getting any younger, and NHL teams weren't as interested in his talents as they once were. Europe was becoming an appealing alternative. But then in mid-June the Buffalo Sabres made him an offer he … [Read more...] about Amerks Redmond named AHL’s best D-man, but he’s focused on playoffs
Olofsson scores twice in Amerks loss to Crunch
Courtesy of Amerks.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Despite a pair of goals from Victor Olofsson, the Rochester Americans (45-23-5-2) saw the Syracuse Crunch (47-21-4-3) claim the North Division title with a 4-3 win on Saturday night at the War Memorial Arena. Despite the road loss, just the ninth in regulation away from The Blue Cross Arena this season for the Amerks, … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores twice in Amerks loss to Crunch
No way the fans could appreciate this Amerks loss
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Call it poetic justice. Or, in this case, puck justice. Nathan Bastian's goal with 14.8 seconds left in overtime never should have been allowed, since the Binghamton Devils were offside upon entry into the Rochester Americans' zone. But since an error by the off-ice officials early in the period — posting the wrong penalty time on the scoreboard, … [Read more...] about No way the fans could appreciate this Amerks loss
Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named AHL First Team All-Star
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans defenseman Zach Redmond has been named to the 2018-19 AHL First All-Star Team. The 30-year-old Redmond earns year-end honors for the second straight season after being named to the AHL Second All-Star Team in 2017-18, becoming the first Amerks defenseman … [Read more...] about Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named AHL First Team All-Star