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Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season

September 26, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. -- Don Stevens, the longtime Voice of the Rochester Americans and the longest tenured play-by-play broadcaster in the history of the American Hockey League, will return to the Blue Cross Arena press box named in his honor for one final season. Stevens will retire following the upcoming season, wrapping up a 40-year Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season

Bryant inks one-year deal with Cleveland

September 23, 2025 by Tyler Hathaway Leave a Comment

by TYLER HATHAWAY Former Bishop Kearney standout and center Thomas Bryant has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Bryant makes the move after finishing last season as a key bench player on an Indiana Pacers team that was a game away from winning the NBA Finals. This is the sixth team Bryant will play for as … [Read more...] about Bryant inks one-year deal with Cleveland

Ross-Simmons scores twice including game winner in Syracuse rally to beat UConn

September 8, 2025 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM Former East High standout Justus Ross-Simmons finished with five receptions including a pair of grabs for touchdowns as host Syracuse (1-1) rallied from 11 down to beat UConn, 27-20 in overtime on Saturday. On fourth-and-four from the 47-yard line, the senior wide receiver made an over-the-shoulder grab on a throw from teammate Steve Angeli for a 53-yard … [Read more...] about Ross-Simmons scores twice including game winner in Syracuse rally to beat UConn

Pucko: The Ralph

September 8, 2025 by Bill Pucko Leave a Comment

As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box It was 1973.  A gallon of gasoline cost 39 cents.  The minimum wage was a buck sixty.  The Exorcist was the big movie.  All In the Family was number one on TV.  1973 was the year Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd appeared on the Billboard album chart, and stayed for another 740 straight weeks.  … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Ralph

Amerks announce 2025-26 promotional schedule

September 5, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today their promotional schedule for the 2025-26 season, presented exclusively by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, featuring the return of several popular theme nights, Pregame Happy Hours, giveaways and more. As always, the Amerks will continue to offer various ticket specials, promotional … [Read more...] about Amerks announce 2025-26 promotional schedule

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