By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There’s no playbook for Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone and his staff to follow when dealing with this extended gap in their playoff season. Then again, how could there be? A break of 13 days between games – which is what the Amerks are dealing with – has never happened. In the 69 year history of the franchise, the longest stretch between … [Read more...] about Amerks trying to stay sharp during ‘weird’ 13-day break in playoff schedule
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Levi, Jobst come up big as Amerks complete the sweep
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – First, Devon Levi stood on his head – literally. While sashaying away from a first-period net-mouth scrum in his goal crease, he took a misstep and, while trying to catch his balance, ended up taking an awkward tumble that brought laughter from the fans at Upstate Medical Center Arena. “I got tripped and I might have stepped on his foot, I … [Read more...] about Levi, Jobst come up big as Amerks complete the sweep
Monroe outlasts Erie CC
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In a game that saw four lead changes, Monroe Community College Baseball (20-14) used a three-run rally in the eighth inning to defeat Erie Community College (25-21), 7-6 in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) action from Tribune Field on Wednesday. Braedon Reina (Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili HS) dropped a sinking … [Read more...] about Monroe outlasts Erie CC
Ninth inning rally pushes Lehigh Valley past Red Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A four-run ninth inning rally was the difference maker as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs defeated the Red Wings 4-2 Wednesday evening at Innovative Field. ”I thought we played a really good ballgame up until the last inning,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “It’s kinda been our season, if we don’t play perfect, we’re finding ways to … [Read more...] about Ninth inning rally pushes Lehigh Valley past Red Wings
Levi’s new Amerks playoff mask: a Moose, tacos, teammates and more
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To get an indication of what Devon Levi is all about as a person and as a teammate, just take a good look at his new mask for the Calder Cup playoffs. It's like a scavenger hunt. From the Moose mascot and a few culinary delights on one side, to images of an Amerk Hall of Famer alongside a guy who has never suited up for a professional hockey game on the … [Read more...] about Levi’s new Amerks playoff mask: a Moose, tacos, teammates and more