BY JONATHAN SKUZA Wednesday's game between the Rochester Red Wings (29-33) and Scranton Wilkes/Bare Railriders (29-34) was postponed due to inclement weather, forcing a doubleheader for Thursday. Rochester won the series opener against Scranton Wilkes/Bare 18-10. The Red Wings will look to start up another winning streak and get to a .500 record. Right-hander Wily … [Read more...] about Red Wings and Railriders rained out, doubleheader Thursday
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Amerks legend Jody Gage to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans are pleased to announce that Jody Gage, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and three-time Calder Cup Champion, will be inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 16 at the Hilton Hotel in Troy, … [Read more...] about Amerks legend Jody Gage to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame
Red Wings drop series finale to Worcester
BY JONATHAN SKUZA Rochester dropped its fourth straight as the Red Wings fell in the series finale to the Worcester Red Sox 5-2 Sunday afternoon. After the Red Wings took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Enmanuel Valdez hit a solo home run to right center field to tie the ball game in the bottom half of the inning. Narciso Crook gave Worcester the lead the following inning … [Read more...] about Red Wings drop series finale to Worcester
Hershey brings Amerks playoff ride to an end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As the end-of-series handshake line wound down and the Hershey Bears danced off to their dressing room to celebrate the Calder Cup Eastern Conference championship, the Rochester Americans, heads held high, gathered at center ice for one final salute to the fans. Their improbable yet captivating playoff run had come to an unceremonious end on Friday … [Read more...] about Hershey brings Amerks playoff ride to an end
Kieboom wins a wild one for the Wings
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Good teams find ways to win no matter the circumstances. Carter Kieboom found that way to win for the Rochester Red Wings with a 12th-inning walk-off two-run home run into the visitors' bullpen to clinch the series against the Syracuse Mets 6-4, Friday evening. "It was pretty similar to my at-bat I had in the 10th inning where I was … [Read more...] about Kieboom wins a wild one for the Wings