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
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Blackwell sparks Amerks to OT victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The scoresheet says the winning play just 12 seconds into overtime on Friday night was a pass by Zach Redmond that sent Colin Blackwell away on a breakaway. It could quite easily have said Matt Ryan to Julio Jones, because this was a drop back, curl out of the pocket, and then fire over the defenders and down the middle to hit the receiver in … [Read more...] about Blackwell sparks Amerks to OT victory
Be a Superhero at Donate Life Night this Friday
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans are combining two of their most popular March theme nights into one as they have teamed up with Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network (FLDRN) to host Donate Life Night and Superhero Night on Friday, Mar. 30 when they welcome the Charlotte Checkers back to The Blue Cross Arena. This marks the sixth year in a … [Read more...] about Be a Superhero at Donate Life Night this Friday
Amerks can’t hold lead in loss to Checkers
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – After jumping out to a 2-0 lead, the Rochester Americans (2-2-0-0) allowed five unanswered goals Friday night before falling 5-2 to the Charlotte Checkers (4-1-0-0) at The Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks were paced by forward Adam Krause, who appeared in his 100th professional game, and defenseman Zach Redmond as each scored their … [Read more...] about Amerks can’t hold lead in loss to Checkers