By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It would be pretty easy to say goalie Devon Levi is the biggest reason the Rochester Americans have already hit the 30-win plateau. Going into the weekend, the second-year goaltender ranked second in the American Hockey League in goals-against average and seventh in save percentage. Chants of LEE-VI, LEE-VI have become a staple of Amerk games at Blue … [Read more...] about An AHL first for Levi: goalie pulled as Amerks lose to Laval
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Amerks take down Utica in overtime to retake first place
Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, N.Y. – Isak Rosen’s team-leading 25th goal of the season tied Saturday’s game late in the third period to force overtime before rookie Noah Östlund completed the 4-3 come-from-behind win 1:49 into the extra frame as the Rochester Americans (30-13-3-1) edged out the Utica Comets (17-22-3-2) at Adirondack Bank Center to find their way back into … [Read more...] about Amerks take down Utica in overtime to retake first place
Bonnies bounce back at UMass, 73-59
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com AMHERST, Mass. - St. Bonaventure enjoyed a bounce back Saturday as the Bonnies men's basketball team led nearly wire-to-wire to finish their Northeast swing with a 73-59 victory at Massachusetts. Five Bonnies tallied double-figure scoring led by a double-double off the bench by Chance Moore who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds. He was … [Read more...] about Bonnies bounce back at UMass, 73-59
‘Terrible’ effort by Amerks results in loss to Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On this Valentine’s Day of hockey, the Rochester Americans were definitely lovers, not fighters. Riding a six-game winning streak during which they used their high-powered offense to overwhelm opponents, the Amerks were given a stiff dose of reality by the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night. The Crunch were intent on discouraging the Amerks with their … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible’ effort by Amerks results in loss to Crunch
Amerks overpower Cleveland for sixth straight win
Courtesy of Amerks.com Cleveland, OH –The Rochester Americans (29-12-3-1) scored five straight unanswered goals, including a pair from forward Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, to earn their sixth straight win with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Monsters (24-14-4-4) Tuesday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The win, Rochester’s league-leading 19th road victory of the … [Read more...] about Amerks overpower Cleveland for sixth straight win