By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The scoreboard will say the defining moments in the Rochester Americans regular season finale at Utica took place in a 30-second stretch early in the third period. That’s when Ethan Prow and Isak Rosen scored 30 seconds apart, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead. But the true defining moments of what the Amerks are all about as a team came in the … [Read more...] about ‘Gritty’ Amerks win finale but settle for 2nd; face Crunch to start playoffs
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Toledo outslugs Rochester in series finale
BY MIKE ROSE ROCHESTER, NY -- The wind was gusting and the ball was flying over the fence early and often Sunday but in the end the Toledo Mud Hens did just enough to edge out the Rochester Red Wings, 8-7. The loss by Rochester resulted in a series split after they dropped the final two games of the set. "Both teams battled we just couldn't keep them from scoring when … [Read more...] about Toledo outslugs Rochester in series finale
Division title for Amerks in jeopardy after loss to Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- All season – actually, for three seasons – Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert has praised the top-to-bottom quality of the American Hockey League’s North Division. “Every night you’re fighting for your life,” he said Friday night. “You better have it or you’re going to lose.” Sometimes you will lose even when you have it, even … [Read more...] about Division title for Amerks in jeopardy after loss to Cleveland
Levi, Kulich carry Amerks into a tie for first place
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nearly 20 years have passed since the Rochester Americans have won a division title. But with Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over the Toronto Marlies, they’re moving closer to hanging a banner next to the one earned by the 2004-05 team. Jiri Kulich scored two more goals and goalie Devon Levi stopped 34 shots as the Amerks defeated the Toronto Marlies in … [Read more...] about Levi, Kulich carry Amerks into a tie for first place
Keagle hurls 1-hit shutout; MCC salvages split
By PAUL GOTHAM HENRIETTA, N.Y. -- Jack Keagle (Pittsford, N.Y./Pittsford Mendon) labored through the first four batters he faced in Game 2 of Tuesday's NJCAA Division II doubleheader. The freshman left-hander walked the first that came to the plate. He hit the next and eventually loaded the bases with one out. A short appearance on the mound seemed to be in the … [Read more...] about Keagle hurls 1-hit shutout; MCC salvages split