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October 2008

Six Game Home Stand Starts Tonight

The Rochester Americans start a six game home stand tonight against the Toronto Marlies, and concludes two weeks later on November 14th against the Chicago Wolves.  There will be no lack of tough games in the coming weeks. Tonight the Amerks take on the Toronto Marlies for the first time this year.  The Marlies are …
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Amerks' Practice 10-28-2008

I was hoping to see a really tough practice today after Saturday and Sunday’s games (and even Friday’s, it wasn’t a beautiful win).  And that is exactly what I am seeing.  Coach Benoit is not messing around today…not that he ever messes around. During the first drill we are here for there are people still …
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If You Can't Beat 'Em, Beat 'Em…Amerks Lose 6-1 To The Crunch

The Rochester Americans lost tonight to the Syracuse Crunch in a sad 6-1 final score.  This, of course, is better than last year on the Crunch’s “Pink Out” night when the Amerks were creamed 9-2. Emmerson made his AHL debut tonight and did a good job.  But, more on that later. The first period started …
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