BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A four-run ninth inning rally was the difference maker as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs defeated the Red Wings 4-2 Wednesday evening at Innovative Field. ”I thought we played a really good ballgame up until the last inning,” Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy said. “It’s kinda been our season, if we don’t play perfect, we’re finding ways to … [Read more...] about Ninth inning rally pushes Lehigh Valley past Red Wings
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Levi’s new Amerks playoff mask: a Moose, tacos, teammates and more
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To get an indication of what Devon Levi is all about as a person and as a teammate, just take a good look at his new mask for the Calder Cup playoffs. It's like a scavenger hunt. From the Moose mascot and a few culinary delights on one side, to images of an Amerk Hall of Famer alongside a guy who has never suited up for a professional hockey game on the … [Read more...] about Levi’s new Amerks playoff mask: a Moose, tacos, teammates and more
‘Win one for Komarov’ was Amerks rallying cry after scary injury
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s amazing how quiet 6,884 hockey fans can get in an instant. But when Rochester Americans rookie defenseman Vsevolod Komarov lie motionless on the ice following a fight with Syracuse Crunch forward Jack Finley, the crowd at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial went from deafening screams to near silence late Sunday afternoon. Komarov was hit … [Read more...] about ‘Win one for Komarov’ was Amerks rallying cry after scary injury
Kulich delivers the dagger as Amerks take 2-0 series lead
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was very much a plan in place when the Buffalo Sabres decided Jiri Kulich should join the Rochester Americans for the Calder Cup playoffs instead of playing for his home country of Czechia in the World Championship. Even though Kulich spent most of the season in the NHL, the Sabres wanted their skilled young prospect to experience more of the … [Read more...] about Kulich delivers the dagger as Amerks take 2-0 series lead
Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons
By PATRICK WALSH Seven McGee (East) has announced that he will attend the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp. McGee will attend the camp, looking to sign as an undrafted free agent. McGee spent last year with UAlbany, hauling in 47 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns. His best game came on September 28 against Maine, where McGee caught four passes for 72 yards and a pair … [Read more...] about Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons