Category: Seth Appert
Amerks’ Appert promoted to Buffalo
Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres have promoted Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert to assistant coach of the National Hockey League club, joining the staff of new Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. Appert, 49, has served as head coach of the Amerks … Continue reading → The post Amerks’ Appert promoted to Buffal...
Read moreSeth Appert felt his Rochester Amerks would rally to win: ‘He truly believed’
Seth AppertROCHESTER – As Americans goalie Devon Levi sat in the cramped visiting dressing room in Upstate Medical Arena soaking up Saturday’s unlikely 4-3 overtime victory, he noticed coach Seth Appert in the corner, admiring his team. “Just so proud of us,” Levi said following Wednesday’s practice in Blue Cr...
Read moreFaceoffs, tips doom Rochester in loss; Devon Levi shines for Amerks
Devon LeviROCHESTER – On the bench in overtime, coach Seth Appert heard it. Center Tyson Kozak touched the puck, seemingly negating an icing call against the Americans. Instead, the officials let the icing stand, sending the faceoff into the Rochester zone. “It’s a terrible call,” Appert said following Sunday...
Read more13 months after trade, Joseph Cecconi developing with Amerks, happy in Sabres organization
Buffalo SabresROCHESTER – Joseph Cecconi’s arrival here last season transformed the Americans, giving their defense corps a missing element. Without his muscle, coach Seth Appert said, the AHL club wouldn’t have enjoyed another long run in the Calder Cup Playoffs. “We don’t go to the conference finals without tha...
Read moreSabres' Granato ill, won't coach vs. Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsSabres coach Don Granato will not be behind the bench for his team's game against the Blue Jackets because of an illness.
Read moreSabres prospect Jiri Kulich off to torrid start with Amerks, recall not on mind
Utica CometsROCHESTER – Buffalo Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich was a force that night, utilizing his 6-foot-1, 186-pound frame and setting three career highs for the Americans. Kulich, 19, did not score a goal or even assist on one. No, he registered personal bests in puck battles, hits and takeaways on Nov. 10 in...
Read morePaetsch, Prospal named assistant coaches with Amerks
BuffaloNathan 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 moreSabres prospect Jiri Kulich stars again as Amerks roar back to tie series
Seth AppertROCHESTER – Before the Americans began the Calder Cup Playoffs, coach Seth Appert told rookie Jiri Kulich to prepare for his first taste of postseason hockey as a pro. So Appert had Kulich, 19, watch a Stanley Cup Playoffs game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. Then Appert cha...
Read moreFresh off standout season in Rochester, Sean Malone could be in Sabres’ plans
Sean MaloneBUFFALO – At times last season, center Sean Malone said coach Seth Appert would pull him aside and tell him, “You’re right there.” In his return to the Sabres organization, the West Seneca native quickly seized a leading role in Rochester, developing into arguably the Americans’ most versatile prese...
Read moreFresh off standout season in Rochester, Sean Malone could be in Sabres’ plans
Sean MaloneBUFFALO – At times last season, center Sean Malone said coach Seth Appert would pull him aside and tell him, “You’re right there.” In his return to the Sabres organization, the West Seneca native quickly seized a leading role in Rochester, developing into arguably the Americans’ most versatile prese...
Read moreFresh off standout season in Rochester, Sean Malone could be in Sabres’ plans
Seth AppertBUFFALO – At times last season, center Seth Malone said coach Seth Appert would pull him aside and tell him, “You’re right there.” In his return to the Sabres organization, the West Seneca native quickly seized a leading role in Rochester, developing into arguably the Americans’ most versatile prese...
Read moreSabres’ Tyson Kozak stealing spotlight at Prospects Challenge
Linus WeissbachBUFFALO – As the Sabres killed a penalty early in the third period of Thursday’s Prospects Challenge opener, center Tyson Kozak grabbed the puck at the far blue line and zoomed down the left wing on a two-on-one. When Kozak hit the circle, instead of passing to winger Linus Weissbach, he cut to slot...
Read moreSabres prospect Isak Rosens showcases rapid development: ‘Ready to attack’
Isak RosenBUFFALO – Two months later, Isak Rosen has returned to the Sabres a more aggressive, assured and explosive prospect. “He looks faster. He looks harder on the puck,” Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert said of Rosen’s rapid improvement since development camp ended in mid-July. “And his first step l...
Read more‘Electric’ Sabres rookie Matthew Savoie ready for Prospects Challenge
SabresBUFFALO – Seth Appert smiled and began searching for the right words to describe his first impressions of Sabres prospect Matthew Savoie. The coach settled on two. “Just electric,” Appert said Wednesday. Two months ago, a shoulder injury forced Savoie, the ninth overall pick on July 7, to stay off t...
Read moreSabres prospect JJ Peterka developing more mature game with Amerks
SabresROCHESTER – Sabres prospect JJ Peterka was recently working his way back into the lineup when the Americans wanted him to start killing penalties during practice. For Peterka, 20, earning the coaches’ trust signaled his development had reached another level three months into his rookie season. “He w...
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