Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Aidan McDonough one a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. McDonough, 26, completed his third full season in the AHL and first with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2025-26, posting 23 goals and 21 assists for 44 points along with 140 … [Read more...] about McDonough agrees to one-year deal with Sabres
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Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announces rebrand to “The Metro Conference”
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced that the conference will officially transition to the Metro Conference beginning July 1, 2026. The new identity was developed to establish a clearer, more modern, and distinct identity while honoring the tradition and foundation built over the last 45 years. The rebrand is the result of a … [Read more...] about Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announces rebrand to “The Metro Conference”
Red Wings lose both ends of semi-doubleheader; team has longest losing streak since April/May
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
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