By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the Rochester Americans signed Sahir Gill to an American Hockey League contract over the summer, they had specific needs in mind. They weren't expecting Gill to be their go-to goal-scorer, they wanted him to fill a bottom-six forward role. They didn't plan on having him log big-time power-play minutes, they envisioned him killing penalties. But … [Read more...] about Gill exceeding expectations for Amerks
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Martin Biron headed into Amerks Hall of Fame
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For many top-flight NHL prospects, playing in the American Hockey League is just a stop along the way to the ultimate destination, a fulfillment of a necessary apprenticeship that in reality won't make or break a career. But Martin Biron, a first-round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres, says it wasn't like that for him. He says playing for the Rochester … [Read more...] about Martin Biron headed into Amerks Hall of Fame
Amerks wrap up four-point weekend
BY TODD ETSHMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Seth Griffith had a goal and two assists to lead the Amerks to a 3-1 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday night at Blue Cross Arena, giving the Amerks a perfect four points in two games on the weekend. The Atlantic Division Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, were making their one and only appearance in … [Read more...] about Amerks wrap up four-point weekend
Ullmark, Smith headed to AHL All-Star Classic
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Goalie Linus Ullmark and rookie left winger C.J. Smith will represent the Rochester Americans in the AHL All-Star Classic Jan. 28-29 in Utica. Ullmark ranks third in the American Hockey League in save percentage (.926), fifth in goals-against average (2.33) and second in minutes played (1,361:56). The third-year goaltender also participated in the … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Smith headed to AHL All-Star Classic