BY KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – As far as Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert is concerned, Philippe Myers belongs in the National Hockey League. Unfortunately for the Amerks, the Tampa Bay Lightning don’t need another big, mobile defenseman, so Myers, who has played in 153 NHL games in his career, is skating for the Syracuse Crunch. On Friday night, the sixth-year … [Read more...] about Special teams fail Amerks in Game 1 OT loss to Crunch
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MCC rallies for road split
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Monroe Community College Baseball (12-19) needed just four hits, two of which came in a three-run first, to grab an early lead in a 5-3 Game 2 victory over host Erie Community College on Thursday. Dylan Wanat (Buffalo, N.Y./Williamsville North) plated Joe Grzeskowiak (Henrietta, N.Y./Rush-Henrietta) with a base hit to give the Tribunes a … [Read more...] about MCC rallies for road split
Red Wings fall at Norfolk, 5-3
The Rochester Red Wings opened their six-game series at the Norfolk Tides with a 5-3 to the Baltimore Orioles affiliate, despite a late home run by first baseman Travis Blankenhorn. Rochester (5-10) could only score in two innings against the IL-leading Tides (11-4). The Red Wings had only nine hits, the first time they failed to get at least 10 hits since last Tuesday's 7-2 … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall at Norfolk, 5-3
Amerks to play outdoors next season … but not here
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans are going back outside to play a game, but not in Rochester. The Amerks have been invited to be the visiting team when the Charlotte Checkers host the Queen City Winter Classic at Truist Field, home of Triple-A baseball’s Charlotte Knights. The game, set for 7 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2024, will be the first outdoor hockey game in … [Read more...] about Amerks to play outdoors next season … but not here
Amerks dig deep to win at Cleveland, earn first-round date with Syracuse
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Just when it seemed the time was right to count out the Rochester Americans, the players in their depleted lineup dug deep on Sunday afternoon and made sure they avoided the play-in mini-round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Four different players scored goals – including newcomer Josh Passolt in his American Hockey League debut – as the visiting Amerks … [Read more...] about Amerks dig deep to win at Cleveland, earn first-round date with Syracuse