Author:Keith Wozniak
Amerk Roster Changes and Injuries Update
A quick update of Rochester Americans transactions and updates on injuries as of November 23, 2009: Transactions ** Chris Beckford-Tseu was returned to the Florida Everblades on November 17th. The only action Beckford-Tseu saw was on November 12th against the Portland Pirates when Salak was pulled from the game. ** Shawn Matthias and Michal Repik …
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Epic Battle: Steve MacIntyre vs Jon Mirasty Fight Video
The fight everyone had anticipated finally happened at 8:14 of the third period. Steve MacIntyre finally dropped the gloves in the corner with Jon Mirasty and the two traded a number of blows back and forth. I was not able to make it into the locker room after the game for interviews, but Lindsay Kramer …
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Hat Trick, Sick Saves, and Sweet Goals lead Amerks to Win
The Rochester Americans won their 5th game of the season tonight against the Syracuse Crunch and it also counted as the Amerks 14th win of the season. I think it’s time to say that this team is the real deal. “I was worried to be honest because we have not played for quite a bit, …
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Jimmy Bonneau vs Brett Gallant Fight Video
The Amerks and Crunch faced off again on Friday night and just as expected Jimmy Bonneau dropped the gloves, this time with Brett Gallant. Once they stopped spinning around and around the punches started flying. The “rivalry” between these two teams is different in that the Amerks have been winning all of the games, but …
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James DeLory Recalled from Bossier-Shreveport
The CHL is listing that James DeLory was recalled by Rochester on Thursday from the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. The Mudbugs have played 12 games, DeLory only appeared in five of those. He spent seven minutes in the penalty box and had 2 shots, no points. As of two weeks ago the Mudbugs were still evaluating DeLory …
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Panthers 2010 Preseason Game; Affiliation; Curt's Wallet
The big news of the day was the Florida Panthers announcing a preseason game in Rochester against the Boston Bruins on September 23, 1010. A mere 10 months in advance. Florida Panthers GM Randy Sexton was already in town following the Panthers 6-2 win over the Sabres on Wednesday night and will also be at …
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"Big Mac" Is Ready to Play Some Hockey.. and Fight
I have not been around the Rochester Americans for very long but I do have to wonder if Steve MacIntyre is one of the biggest player to ever wear an Amerks uniform. Big Mac as he’s also known stands at about 6′ 6″ and at least 265 pounds. There are other players that are tall, …
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Steve MacIntyre Returns and Tuesdays Practice
The big news out of Amerks practice on Tuesday morning was the arrival of Steve MacIntyre. It was deja vu seeing him back on rink 1 for practice. During the summer of 2008 the Florida Panthers signed him to play in Rochester but he was pulled off the same rink just after practice started when …
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Amerks Press Conference on Thursday and Panthers Ownership
In an announcement on Monday the Rochester Americans and Florida Panthers will hold a press conference on Thursday to talk about their plans for next season. It’s exciting yet surprising that the current season has really just begun and next year is already being talked about publicly. I’m guessing that they’ll talk about continuing with …
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Jimmy Bonneau vs Paul Crosty Fight Video
Jimmy Bonneau gave his face a nice four day rest before he dropped the gloves again on Saturday night in a fight against Paul Crosty of the Grand Rapids Griffins. Great scrap between the two. Crosty got a nice upper cut around the 30 second mark yet Bonneau was able to stay in it and …
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Amerks Spoil the Griffins Streak, Salak Wins his Tenth
The Amerks played spoilers on Saturday night by defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins and ending the Griffins nine game winning streak and also handed the Griffins their first home loss of the season. Alexander Salak won his 10th game of the season by saving 33 of the 34 shots he faced. Is it too early …
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Tough Loss On the Road, Portland Wins 6-3
Playing against a team that has nothing to lose is probably the worst team to play against. That proved true on Thursday night in Buffalo at HSBC Arena when the Amerks 11 game winning streak came to an end. Portland was the better team on Thursday night and they won 6-3. “You have to give …
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