Courtesy of Amerks.com TORONTO, ON -- The Rochester Americans tied an AHL season-high by scoring six times in the third period, including five straight unanswered goals in the final 5:58 of regulation, to come away with a 7-4 win over the league-leading Toronto Marlies to conclude their home-and-home series Saturday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. It was the second time … [Read more...] about Amerks score six in third to defeat Marlies
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Amerks slumping at home, C.J. Smith slumping
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As 2017 ends and 2018 begins, there are two pressing needs for the Rochester Americans: 1) To figure out how to win at home with something resembling consistency; 2) To figure out how to get rookie left winger C.J. Smith scoring again. They couldn't do either on Saturday night, when the Laval Rocket came into downtown Rochester and skated away … [Read more...] about Amerks slumping at home, C.J. Smith slumping
Amerks lose close battle of AHL titans
By TODD ETSHMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The first of eight meetings between the league leading Toronto Marlies and the Rochester Americans went to the Marlies, 3-2, at Blue Cross Arena on Friday night. Despite the loss, the Amerks showed they were up to challenging the league's top team at the one third mark of the season. Crisp passes, fast skating, clean hitting and great … [Read more...] about Amerks lose close battle of AHL titans
Niagara’s Procopio selected by Angels in 10th Round of MLB Draft
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com SECAUCUS, N.J. – Niagara pitcher Daniel Procopio was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 10th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Procopio was the 295th overall pick. Procopio, a 5-11 righty from Toronto, Ontario, is the seventh Purple Eagle since 2005 to be drafted: James Avery, Dan Griffin and Reed Eastley (2005), … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Procopio selected by Angels in 10th Round of MLB Draft
Judge hands down decision; The Kiptain leads and Duvall slams the Phillies
OAKLAND ATHLETICS (22-27) 5 NEW YORK YANKEES (29-18) 9 (NYY wins series 2-1) NEW YORK, NY-- Aaron Judge hit his first career grand slam to help the Yankees claim the series. TEXAS RANGERS (25-26) 3 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (23-27) 1 (TOR wins series 2-1) TORONTO, ON-- Andrew Cashner threw seven innings and allowed one run on five hits and two walks in the Rangers lone win in … [Read more...] about Judge hands down decision; The Kiptain leads and Duvall slams the Phillies