Month:January 2010
Amerks Defeat Phantoms and Match Last Years Win Total
This season still has an open book and no one knows how it will end but one thing is for certain, they’re not worst than last seasons team! The 29th win of the season matches last years win total. Jordan Henry and Jeff Taffe scored goals for the Amerks in their 2-1 win over the …
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Jimmy Bonneau vs Garrett Klotz Fight Video
It comes as no surprise that Jimmy Bonneau returns to the lineup and he’s in a fight in front of the home crowd. After Jordan Henry scored to put the Amerks up 1-0 these two dropped their gloves after the face off. Klotz appeared to be ready for the fight but once they locked up …
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Gameday: 5pm Start for Amerks at Home vs Phantoms
The Adirondack Phantoms return to Rochester for the second Sunday in a row to face off against the Rochester Americans. Last week Michal Repik and Jamie Johnson led the Amerks to a 3-1 win over the Phantoms. Both teams are 1-1 so far this weekend. The Amerks lost on Friday to the Rats but rebounded …
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Plante, Amerks Blank Marlies for 2-0 Win
I was not able to watch or really listen to the game so here’s the Amerks press release about the win on Saturday: (Rochester, January 30)…Goaltender Tyler Plante recorded his first shutout of the season with a 22-save effort and defenseman Clay Wilson chipped in with two points (1+1) as the Rochester Americans defeated the …
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Amerks Lose on Another Frustrating Friday
I think I could be on to a new promo for the team, “Frustrating Fridays.” You can be frustrated that you got to the cashier at 8:01 and just missed a $1 beer and then you can drive home frustrated that you just saw the game that you did. The Rochester Americans are a playoff …
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On the Air 950AM in Rochester: The Blue Line
From The Blue Line: Rochester has a new place to talk about the Rochester Americans. “The Blue Line,†which airs from 10-11 a.m. Saturday mornings on SportsRadio 950 ESPN, is hosted by two of the biggest Amerks fans around: Seth Pohorence and Matthew Coller. “The Blue Line,” featured an interview with Amerks VP of Hockey …
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Amerks Sign Steiner for Remainder of the Season
The Amerks finally finalized a contract with Daniel Steiner for him to remain with the Amerks for the remainder of the 2009/2010 season. Steiner has been a valuable asset to the team since arriving at the end of December and has not slowed down. He’s had great success on the ice and quickly gained a …
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Matthias Two Goal Night including Penalty Shot
Shawn Matthias led the Panthers tonight to a win with a two goal performance against the Montreal Candadiens. His first goal of the third period was scored on a penalty shot (video below). His second goal was scored by him crashing the net and was able to knock in the rebound That should be a …
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Panthers Call on Michal Repik
In an expected move the Florida Panthers have called on Michal Repik to join the team in Florida for their game tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. Steven Reinprecht is a game time decision because of a sore foot after he was hit by a teammates (Dennis Seidenberg) slap shot. Repik has tallied seven goals and …
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Repik and Johnson Lead Amerks to 3-1 Win over Phantoms
The Amerks rebounded respectably from their 6-1 loss on Friday night to close out the weekend with a 3-1 win over the visiting Adirondack Phantoms for a second straight win. The first period wasn’t pretty but for a team playing three games in three days they found a way to finish the game and pull …
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Jason Garrison Uncertain about Back Injury
Just as we learn that Keaton Ellerby does not have a broken finger and is day to day the team lost another defenseman in Jason Garrison on Sunday evening. In the first period against the Adirondack Phantoms on Sunday Jason Garrison wound up for a slap shot from the blue line and as his stick …
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Taffe and A Couple Bounces Lead Amerks to Win
“Bounces part of the hockey game,” Benoit Groulx said after the game. “Last night (6-1 loss to Hamilton) they had tons of bounces.” The Rochester Americans bounced back on a Saturday night with a 5-3 win against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in downtown Rochester. Jeff Taffe led the way with two goals. Daniel Steiner, Michal Repik, …
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