Courtesy of GoAmerks.com ROCHESTER, NY. – Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has signed defenseman Zach Redmond to a two-year American Hockey League contract. The 29-year-old Redmond is coming off his most productive season in 2017-18, during which he set career-highs in all offensive categories while also leading the team in … [Read more...] about Amerks sign Redmond to two-year AHL contract
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Former Fairport star Bardreau helped end longest game in AHL history
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After the first overtime, the chatter was upbeat in the Lehigh Valley Phantoms dressing room at Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Right where we want 'em, boys. After the second overtime on Wednesday night, and with 100 total minutes of hockey already played against the Charlotte Checkers, the Phantoms were just as positive, but questions began to … [Read more...] about Former Fairport star Bardreau helped end longest game in AHL history
Blackwell shines (again), Gill scores OT winner for Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So here's a question. Can a leading candidate for Rochester Americans' Rob Zabelny Award as the unsung hero disqualify himself by becoming too "sung?" Colin Blackwell is sure trying to do just that. After five months of being most noticed for his passion, his willingness to hit, his desire to win and his relentless work ethic, the second-year … [Read more...] about Blackwell shines (again), Gill scores OT winner for Amerks
Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named to 2017-18 AHL Second Team All-Star
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans defenseman Zach Redmond has been named to the 2017-18 AHL Second All-Star Team. The 29-year-old Redmond has posted his most productive season with the playoff-bound Amerks in 2017-18, easily setting career-highs in all offensive categories while leading team with … [Read more...] about Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named to 2017-18 AHL Second Team All-Star
Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from Amerks
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 3, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forwards Alexander Nylander and Kevin Porter from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Both Nylander (6’1”, 192 lbs., 3/2/1998) and Porter (6’0”, 190 lbs., 3/12/1986) are joining the Sabres for the first time this season. Buffalo’s first-round pick (8th overall) … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from Amerks