Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Hosting the Utica Comets (3-2-0-0) for the second time in eight days, the Rochester Americans (2-3-0-0) fell 5-1 Saturday night at The Blue Cross Arena to close out a three-game homestand. With the loss, the Amerks have dropped their last three contests after earning a pair of victories to begin the 2017-18 season. Amerks rookie … [Read more...] about Amerks end homestead with 5-1 loss to Comets
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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
Taylor hired as Amerks coach
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Chris Taylor and Jason Botterill skated on the same line with the Rochester Americans 15 years ago, they played with care, accountability and professionalism every time they were on the ice. As the team's new head coach, Taylor hopes to rebuild that same pride-in-the-crest attitude during the upcoming American Hockey League season. Taylor was … [Read more...] about Taylor hired as Amerks coach
Dugan, Farrance realize dreams with NHL Draft selections
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When it comes to pure skills, David Farrance and Jack Dugan meet the necessary requisites that NHL scouts seek. That's why both were selected in Saturday's NHL Draft at the United Center in Chicago. The Nashville Predators chose Farrance in the third round (92nd overall) while Dugan was taken by the expansion Las Vegas Golden Knights in round 5 (142nd … [Read more...] about Dugan, Farrance realize dreams with NHL Draft selections