By PATRICK WALSH Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) was named the NBA's G League Player of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday. Pickett, a member of the Denver Nuggets' affiliate Grand Rapids, averaged 26.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and nine assists per game between November 8-17. The former Penn State guard has recorded a double-double in three of the first four games of the … [Read more...] about Pickett named G-League Player of the Week
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Laval smothers Amerks offense again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When you’re not on the ice every night, when you’re more likely to be a healthy scratch than one of the forwards on the lineup sheet, then every shift you do play seems magnified. Perform well and the coaching staff notices. Fail to produce or make mistakes and they’ll also notice. Bad luck in a game simply adds to the frustration. Which is why … [Read more...] about Laval smothers Amerks offense again
Amerks start well but fall to division-leading Laval in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was the first early season test to learn how the Rochester Americans measure up to the best in the AHL’s North Division. The Laval Rocket skated into Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Wednesday night with a 9-2 record and a division-leading 18 points. For two periods, the Amerks passed the test, but then a passive third period enabled the … [Read more...] about Amerks start well but fall to division-leading Laval in OT
Hartford’s Harpur suspended four games
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Hartford Wolf Pack defenseman Ben Harpur was suspended for four games for bowling over and injuring Rochester Americans goalie Felix Sandstrom in Friday’s game. Harpur intentionally skated directly into Sandstrom late in the second period of what became a 6-3 victory for the Amerks. Harpur was assessed a charging major and game misconduct for the … [Read more...] about Hartford’s Harpur suspended four games
Amerks win streak snapped in 5-0 loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Courtesy of Amerks.com Wilkes-Barre, PA – A night after picking up their historic 2,500th win in franchise history, the Rochester Americans (7-4-0-0) were unable to solve neither the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (8-3-0-0) nor goaltender Filip Larsson in a 5-0 shutout loss Saturday at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. Despite the loss, Rochester has won six of its last seven … [Read more...] about Amerks win streak snapped in 5-0 loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton