Amerks

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Impressions from another loss by the Rochester Americans. Two games, two losses, both to the Charlotte Checkers. A 6-2 embarrassment on Friday followed by a 4-2 marginally competitive setback on Saturday night. An 0-2 start is the opposite of last year That doesn't mean things are really all that different, believe it or not. "Last year we won … [Read more...] about A six-pack of impressions from Amerks opening weekend

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They talked about how this would be the season they'd take the next step, and maybe a giant one at that. They talked about the balance of experienced veterans and talented youth on defense. They talked about the depth of quality forwards. They talked about focus and pride and opportunity and potential. This Rochester Americans team talked about how … [Read more...] about A season opener to forget for the Amerks

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Former Rochester Americans winger Michael Duco will be back at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial wearing a different uniform. All stripes. Duco will be one of the two referees in Saturday's Amerks game against the Charlotte Checkers. He made his professional officiating debut in Friday night's AHL game in Cleveland between the Monsters and … [Read more...] about Former Amerk now an AHL referee

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The 91 points earned by the Rochester Americans last season looked good on the stat sheet and even in the American Hockey League standings. But in reality, it's difficult to consider the season a success. The talk had been about rebuilding the stature of what once was a cornerstone AHL franchise. And while progress was made in restoring pride in the … [Read more...] about Eight points to ponder as Rochester Amerks start season

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Scott Wedgewood, the 2018-19 season will be all about re-establishing himself as a goalie with NHL abilities. To do so, he must put the recent past behind him and assume a front-and-center role with the Rochester Americans. Which is precisely what he intends to do, and he provided an indication on Sunday night that he's more than capable. The … [Read more...] about Wedgewood ready to answer call as Amerks top goalie