Sabres Signed Nathan Lieuwen to Entry Level Contract

May 9, 2012 - By
Sabres Signed Nathan Lieuwen to Entry Level Contract

A few days late but up for anyone who missed it and archive purpose.  As of right now, the Sabres have Nathan Lieuwen and Connor Knapp under contract for the minor leagues.  David Leggio and Drew MacIntyre are unrestricted free agents.

You can always click on roster at the top of the site to get a list of players currently under contract.  This isn’t speculation of who may or may not return, it’s players signed.  http://www.letsgoamerks.com/roster/

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May 5, 2012

SABRES SIGN GOALTENDER LIEUWEN TO ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACT

(Rochester, NY)… Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced [...]Read More

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The Morning After: Fan Support Returned but A Let Down of a Season

April 24, 2012 - By
The Morning After: Fan Support Returned but A Let Down of a Season

Battled. Potential. Disappointed. Those are three words to describe the 2011/2012 Rochester Americans season and in the end what was dubbed “Sabres University” was a big let down. It was a fun season at times but it was far from a great season.

It was a miracle the team found a way to make it into the playoffs (thanks for the most part to the overtime point) but no one should accept that and be happy.  If the team would have missed the playoffs the easy excuse would be that all of the call ups and injuries throughout the season [...]Read More

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That was It. Marlies Dominate and Sweep the Amerks. Season Over.

April 24, 2012 - By
That was It. Marlies Dominate and Sweep the Amerks. Season Over.

It’s time to be honest for a moment and simply say that game stunk.  The Toronto Marlies swept the Rochester Americans in three games to advance to the second round of the playoffs.  The series was a dominating performance by the Marlies that just completely exposed the faults of the Rochester Americans roster, especially in game three.  The Marlies scored three goals and shut the Amerks out, the first game out of 13 played that was decided by more than one goal.

The Amerks had heart and gave it there all but the Marlies had more talent and it showed.

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This is it. Time for an Amerks Winning Streak

April 23, 2012 - By
This is it. Time for an Amerks Winning Streak

This is it.  That’s been a common theme throughout the 2011/2012 season for the Rochester Americans in needing to find ways to turn the season around and stay alive.  At times when they’ve seemed down and out they’ve found a way to rebound and win some games.  Can they find a way to go on a three game winning streak?  The odds are against them being down by two games in a best of five series but we should expect a decent hockey game Monday night at the War Memorial.

(Photo courtesy of Dave Sturm, you can see his entire [...]Read More

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Amerks vs Marlies Game 2 Video Highlights

April 23, 2012 - By
Amerks vs Marlies Game 2 Video Highlights

There hasn’t been anything to say about the game two loss that hasn’t been said elsewhere.  If you watched the game you saw the same thing as everyone else. The Marlies were the better team for most of the game.  Rochester found a way to stay in the game like they have with just about all games all season but it wasn’t enough.

(Photo courtesy of Dave Sturm, you can see his entire album here)

The Marlies 4-3 win game them a 2-0 series lead in a best of five first round matchup.

David Leggio gives the Marlies the [...]Read More

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Amerks Comeback Not Enough, Marlies Win Game 1 (with 6 min Video)

April 20, 2012 - By
Amerks Comeback Not Enough, Marlies Win Game 1 (with 6 min Video)

The first game of the Amerks vs Marlies playoff series was predictable.  The Marlies were better but the Amerks found a way to battle back and make it a close game ending in a one goal loss.  That’s the same way the ten regular season games went between these two teams.  The first round of the playoffs is the best of five making game 2 on Saturday a must win for Rochester.

The Amerks are an average team facing a talented Toronto Marlies squad.  David Leggio was at the top of his game making 34 saves while Ben Scrivens at [...]Read More

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Amerks Start Quest for the Teams First Calder Cup Since 1996

April 19, 2012 - By
Amerks Start Quest for the Teams First Calder Cup Since 1996

The last time the Rochester Americans won the Calder Cup was on June 13, 1996 when they defeated the Portland Pirates in Game 7.  That season the team played their first home game on October 13, 1995.  This season the Amerks started the season at home on October 13, 2011.  During the 1995/1996 season there was a time when the team was in last place in the league.  There was also a time this season that the team came very close to being in last place before clinching a playoff spot on the last day of the season.  Do those [...]Read More

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Games 1 and 2 to be Televised; Distillery Winton Rd Viewing Party

April 18, 2012 - By
Games 1 and 2 to be Televised; Distillery Winton Rd Viewing Party

Amazing news today that games 1 and 2 of the Amerks vs Marlies first round playoff series will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sportsnet.  It sounds like this wasn’t all that easy to put together but people made it happen and it’s great for Western New York.  There’ll be a lot of fans driving to Toronto for the games but this is great for everyone not able to travel.

If you want to head out and watch the game come to The Distillery at 3010 Winton Rd S in Rochester to watch the game.  This isn’t anything official sponsored by [...]Read More

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Discounted Tickets for Amerks fans Traveling to Toronto

April 18, 2012 - By
Discounted Tickets for Amerks fans Traveling to Toronto

The first round of the American Hockey League playoffs starts on Thursday between the Rochester Americans and Toronto Marlies and there appears to be a decent amount of fans traveling for the games.  If you haven't purchased tickets already here's a discount option for you.  Thanks to Chris Reed (Director of Ticket Sales and Service [...]Read More

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2011-2012 The Hockey News AHL Predictions vs End of Season Standings

April 17, 2012 - By
2011-2012 The Hockey News AHL Predictions vs End of Season Standings

At the start of every season most publications try and predict the season ending standings, something I would never want the task of doing.  I decided to take a look back at the The Hockey News predictions for the 2011/2012 season compared to the final standings and for the most part they were way off. [...]Read More

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Amerks are in the Race for the Calder Cup

April 16, 2012 - By
Amerks are in the Race for the Calder Cup

It was an up and down roller coaster of a 76 game season and at many times it didn't seem likely but the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff birth on the last day of the American Hockey League season, when they weren't playing.  The team defeated the Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday night and the [...]Read More

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Ok, THIS is It Tonight. Amerks Win and They are In.

April 14, 2012 - By
Ok, THIS is It Tonight. Amerks Win and They are In.

The Amerks had no problems handing the Syracuse Crunch a loss on Friday night and it's now come down to tonight, the last game of the regular season against the Lake Erie Monsters.  It's simple, the Amerks win in regulation or even in overtime and they're in the playoffs.  The Monsters win and they're in [...]Read More

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