Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has recalled forwards Justin Danforth and Daniel Muzito-Bagenda, defensemen Arvin Atwal and Eric Knodel, and goaltenders Jonas Johansson and Jason Kasdorf from the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL). The Amerks host the Syracuse Crunch in Game 3 of the … [Read more...] about Amerks bring up six from Cincinnati
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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
With playoffs just around the corner, Amerks lay an egg
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With the start of the Calder Cup playoffs right around the corner, Friday's performance by the Rochester Americans wasn't exactly worthy of the post-season. It may not have been worthy of December. The Amerks gave up four second-period goals, including three in the first 4:11, and lost to the Belleville Senators 5-1 at Blue Cross Arena at the War … [Read more...] about With playoffs just around the corner, Amerks lay an egg
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