Category: Amerks
Amerks edged by Comets in OT
RochesterThe Rochester Americans (5-2-2-0) scored a pair of goals in the third period but were unable to hold the lead before suffering a 4-3 overtime loss to the Utica Comets (3-2-2-0) Friday at The Blue Cross Arena. Despite the overtime … Continue reading → The post Amerks edged by Comets in OT first appea...
Read moreKulich hat trick sends Amerks over Laval, 5-4, in OT
Isak RosenWith the win, Rochester has picked up at least one point in 14 of its first 18 road games in Laval, going 12-4-2-0 over that span. In addition to Kulich recording his second straight multi-point game with three goals, Justin … Continue reading → The post Kulich hat trick sends Amerks over Laval, 5-4...
Read morePaetsch, Prospal named assistant coaches with Amerks
AmerksNathan Paetsch and Vaclav Prospal have been named assistant coaches for the Rochester Americans, joining the staff of Amerks head coach Seth Appert. Paetsch moves behind the bench after spending the last two seasons as a development coach for the … Continue reading → The post Paetsch, Prospal named...
Read moreAmerks’ Peca named assistant coach with Rangers
New York RangersRochester Americans assistant coach Michael Peca has been named an assistant coach of the New York Rangers, where he will work with new head coach Peter Laviolette and his staff. Peca spent the last two seasons with the Amerks, overseeing … Continue reading → The post Amerks’ Peca named assistant co...
Read moreSabres re-sign prospect Lukas Rousek to two-year contract
AmerksThe Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday re-signed winger Lukas Rousek, who played his first two NHL games late last season, to a two-year, $1.55 million contract. Rousek, 24, enjoyed a breakout season with the Rochester Americans in 2022-23, establishing himself as one of the Sabres’ top forward prospects. Hi...
Read moreHershey Bears take team photo near Canning Trophy, but opt not to touch it
BearsThe Hershey Bears blanked the Rochester Americans 1-0 in Game Six on Friday to become the AHL’s 2023 Eastern Conference Champions. Despite the franchise’s rich lineage of winning, this iteration of the Bears did not […]
Read moreRochester Americans fans throw debris onto ice after coach tells them to get ‘properly lubricated’ pregame
Matthew SavoieThe Rochester Americans hosted a sold-out crowd of 10,746 at Blue Cross Arena for Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday night. With their NHL-affiliated club, the Buffalo Sabres, missing the playoffs and many […]
Read moreHershey claims series lead with Game 3 win May 27, 2023
BearsHunter Shepard made 31 saves and the Hershey Bears took back home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 4-2 win over the Rochester Americans in Game 3 on Saturday night. The Bears will take a 2-1 series lead … Continue reading → The post Hershey claims series lead with Game 3 win May...
Read moreBears draw even as Shepard blanks Amerks
AmerksA pair of goals late in the second period propelled the Hershey Bears to a 2-0 victory over the Rochester Americans in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night at Giant Center. With the best-of-seven series even … Continue reading → The post Bears draw even as Shepard blanks Amerks...
Read moreAmerks strike first in Eastern Conference Finals
AmerksRochester struck early and often on Tuesday night, claiming Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 5-1 victory over the Hershey Bears at Giant Center. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is set for Thursday evening. The Amerks, … Continue reading → The post Amerks strike first in Eastern Conf...
Read moreAmerks sweep Marlies, off to conference finals
Jiri KulichThe Rochester Americans are heading to the conference finals for the first time in 19 years after completing a sweep of the Toronto Marlies with an 8-4 victory on Wednesday night. The Amerks will meet the Hershey Bears in an … Continue reading → The post Amerks sweep Marlies, off to conference final...
Read moreSpecial teams lift Amerks to Game 1 win
AmerksRochester scored twice on the power play and once shorthanded and took a 1-0 lead in the North Division finals with a 4-3 win at Toronto on Thursday evening. Game 2 of the best-of-five series is set for Saturday afternoon. … Continue reading → The post Special teams lift Amerks to Game 1 win first a...
Read moreAmerks complete series comeback with OT win in Game 5
RochesterThe Rochester Americans completed a series comeback and wrapped up their North Division semifinal with a 5-4 overtime win at Syracuse in Game 5 on Saturday night. The Amerks became just the 12th team in AHL history to win a … Continue reading → The post Amerks complete series comeback with OT win in...
Read moreSabres prospect Noah Ostlund joins Amerks following Swedish season
Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund, the 16th overall pick last year, has joined the Rochester Americans to practice and get a feel for the organization. The Amerks play the fifth and decisive game of their AHL North Division semifinal series Saturday on the road against the Syracuse Crunch. Ostlun...
Read moreSubban, Amerks pitch shutout in Game 4
Jiri KulichRochester held serve for a second straight game, sending their North Division semifinal to the limit with a 4-0 win over Syracuse at Blue Cross Arena on Sunday afternoon. The home team has won each of the first four games … Continue reading → The post Subban, Amerks pitch shutout in Game 4 first app...
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