By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They needed a little more time than perhaps should have been necessary, but the Rochester Americans are finally officially playoff bound. The Amerks clinched a berth on Saturday night by defeating the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2 at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Let the congratulatory handshakes, high-fives and toasts begin. "It's big, … [Read more...] about Blackwell helps Amerks clinch playoff berth
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Is there really an on/off switch for the Amerks? They sure hope so
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA First it was just a speed bump when the Rochester Americans began to lose games with regularity back in January. Then it was a mini slump in early February; no reason for alarm. Then come the beginning of March, it was a real slump. Still, there was no reason for panic. After all, the rest of the American Hockey League's North Division was so far in … [Read more...] about Is there really an on/off switch for the Amerks? They sure hope so
Amerks add another road win
Courtesy of Amerks.com SPRINGFIELD, MA -- The Rochester Americans (13-5-3-2) picked up their seventh road win of the season as they came away with a 2-1 victory against the Springfield Thunderbirds (9-16-1-0) at MassMutual Center Friday night in the first of a three-game weekend trek through the Atlantic Division. With the win, the Amerks have notched points in seven … [Read more...] about Amerks add another road win