By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The American Hockey League has billed itself as the world’s best development league for better than two decades, and the accomplishments of the young stars are front-and-center when it comes to showcasing talent. But the veteran leaders remain a critical part of the development process, which is why Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert is so happy to … [Read more...] about Mersch has been the ideal veteran leader for Amerks
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Sabres top pick Quinn to have season-ending surgery
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jack Quinn’s season of learning the pro game with the Rochester Americans has come to end. The rookie right winger (and sometimes center) will undergo season-ending surgery in the upcoming days on what Amerks coach Seth Appert described as a nagging lower-body injury. Quinn, who left the Amerks on Tuesday, produced 2 goals, 7 assists and 9 points in … [Read more...] about Sabres top pick Quinn to have season-ending surgery
Palka could return to the Red Wings with Nationals deal
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Daniel Palka could be swinging for the Frontier Field fences again this season. The Washington Nationals signed Palka, who played parts of the 2016 and 2017 seasons in Rochester, to a minor league contract on Monday. The deal could make Palka the first to suit up for the Red Wings in both the Nationals and Minnesota Twins "parent club" eras. The 29-year-old … [Read more...] about Palka could return to the Red Wings with Nationals deal
Stewart posts third straight double-double in Pistons win
By PAUL GOTHAM Isaiah Stewart (McQuaid Jesuit) grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds and scored 18 points to lead the Detroit Pistons past Cleveland, 109-105 in NBA action Monday night. The double-double was the third straight for the former Section V standout and seventh this season. Stewart, who leads all rookies with 2.4 offensive rebounds per game, grabbed six caroms off … [Read more...] about Stewart posts third straight double-double in Pistons win
Mendick throws scoreless inning of relief for White Sox
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick hadn't pitched in a competitive game since his days at Pittsford Mendon High School, but the former Monroe Community College and UMass-Lowell star didn't skip a beat Monday afternoon. In the first game of a doubleheader between visiting Chicago and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Mendick took the mound and tossed a scoreless eighth inning … [Read more...] about Mendick throws scoreless inning of relief for White Sox