By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After fighting off elimination three times to advance out of the Calder Cup North Division semifinals, the Rochester Americans are writing a different script this time. The visiting Amerks spotted the Toronto Marlies an early 1-0 lead, then rattled off four unanswered goals and held on for a 4-3 victory on Thursday night in Game 1 of the North Division … [Read more...] about Amerks jump ahead early, win Game 1 of division finals
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Bonnies sign Duane Thompson to 2023-24 recruiting class
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - The St. Bonaventure men's basketball 2023-24 recruiting class has added another major piece with the signing of 6-foot-8 wing Duane Thompson who has committed to join the Bonnies program beginning this summer. "We are really excited about Duane's decision to join the Bonnies," St. Bonaventure head coach Mark … [Read more...] about Bonnies sign Duane Thompson to 2023-24 recruiting class
Red Wings fall to late Worcester rally, 6-2
By Dan Glickman ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings fell victim to a late rally by the Worcester Red Sox on Wednesday, as they fell, 6-2, despite an excellent start by Wily Peralta. Leading 2-1 heading into the eighth, Red Wings relievers allowed four runs in the eighth and another in the ninth for the loss. “Wily’s outing was really good, we just didn’t get it done … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to late Worcester rally, 6-2
‘The love of being Amerks’ a big reason why playoff run continues
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The list of heroes ran deep for the Rochester Americans on Saturday night. Then again, how could it not? No winner-take-all playoff showdown has ever been won by just one player. Which is why the Amerks are moving on to the Calder Cup North Division finals. Their resiliency as a team, their undeniable resolve, has been a blossoming trait down the … [Read more...] about ‘The love of being Amerks’ a big reason why playoff run continues
Pilut’s OT goal propels resilient Amerks past Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – They had just done what isn’t easy to do, squander a 4-1 lead in 21 minutes in a winner-take-all playoff showdown against their most bitter rival. The Rochester Americans had no answer for a relentless forechecking onslaught unleashed by the Syracuse Crunch, and when Trevor Carrick completed the comeback and tied the score with just 29.9 … [Read more...] about Pilut’s OT goal propels resilient Amerks past Crunch