BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings went 0-2 in a doubleheader against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Thursday, falling in the first game 18-3 before falling behind late in an offense-filled second game, 11-9. The losses, which put the Red Wings under .500 (4-5) for the first time in the second half of the International League season, also sent … [Read more...] about Red Wings lose both ends of semi-doubleheader; team has longest losing streak since April/May
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Amerks sign Peca to two-year AHL deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Stacy Roest announced today that the team has signed veteran forward Matthew Peca to a two-year American Hockey League contract. Peca, 33, joins the Amerks after splitting last season between the Springfield Thunderbirds and Syracuse Crunch, totaling 47 points … [Read more...] about Amerks sign Peca to two-year AHL deal
Sudden rain forces suspension of Red Wings game in top of the fifth; doubleheader Thursday
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In a bizarre turn of events rarely seen at ESL Ballpark, the game between the Rochester Red Wings and Lehigh Valley IronPigs was delayed and then suspended after a sudden rain and wind storm struck so quickly that the grounds crew was unable to fully place the trap on the field until it was too late. The game will be completed as part of … [Read more...] about Sudden rain forces suspension of Red Wings game in top of the fifth; doubleheader Thursday
Sabres name Roest Amerks general manager
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced today that Stacy Roest has been named general manager of the Rochester Americans, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. In his new role, Roest, who will also serve as director of player personnel for the Sabres, will lead Buffalo’s player development process, both on and off the ice. Prior to … [Read more...] about Sabres name Roest Amerks general manager
Castle Packs Power Tuesday American Legion Wrap: Miner hurls complete game as Chili Post wins fourth straight; Pearson and Rayson Miller walk off
BRAMAN POST 1229 (6-6) 2CHILI POST 1830 (8-3) 12 (F/5)Kal Whelehan struck out two while issuing one walk without allowing an earned run over five innings. At the plate, Whelehan went 1-for-2 with a two-run single in the second inning and scored two runs. Aaron Reina hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning that gave Chili a nine-run lead. Reina also scored twice during the … [Read more...] about Castle Packs Power Tuesday American Legion Wrap: Miner hurls complete game as Chili Post wins fourth straight; Pearson and Rayson Miller walk off