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
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Errors haunt Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings (4-3, 49-31) fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (3-4, 38-44) 6-4 Tuesday night after some defensive errors and an insurance run. ”We didn’t do much offensively after the fourth inning,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “I thought we had good momentum after the first inning and we just didn’t capitalize on … [Read more...] about Errors haunt Wings
Lipscomb leads Rochester to second straight win in Charlotte, 3-1
BY DAN GLICKMAN Second baseman Trey Lipscomb drove in two of the Rochester Red Wings' three runs, including a solo home run in the fourth, to spearhead a 3-1 win over the Charlotte Knights on Saturday. The road win, which moves Rochester to 3-2 in the second half and 48-30 overall, ensures the Red Wings will have at least a 3-3 split in the six game series, and they could … [Read more...] about Lipscomb leads Rochester to second straight win in Charlotte, 3-1
Wings bounce back, beat Charlotte 6-2 to even series
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings rebounded from two straight losses to even up their six-game series in Charlotte on Friday with a 6-2 victory. The squad had lost two straight, but never trailed in Friday's game. VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM JOE TERRITO. Center-fielder Andrew Pinckney opened scoring, hitting a 2-run home run, his 11th, as part of 2-for-3, 2 RBI night … [Read more...] about Wings bounce back, beat Charlotte 6-2 to even series
Ernie Clement becomes first Rochester-born MLB All-Star since 1959
BY DAN GLICKMAN Toronto Blue Jays second baseman and Brighton High School graduate Ernie Clement became the first Rochester-born Major League Baseball All-Star since the 1950s on Thursday, clinching a spot in the July 14th game in Philadelphia by receiving more votes than any other American League player. The 30-year-old Clement had 3,232,932 votes in Phase 1 of All-Star … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement becomes first Rochester-born MLB All-Star since 1959