Category:Amerks
Amerks Sign Greg Classen
The first thing I noticed today when I sat down to watch practice was a new face on the ice. Greg Classen is here! I’m not sure if he is a PTO for the Amerks or if he is a Panthers’ signing for the year but, he is a vet that is severly needed on …
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Goals (for this site) for 2009
One of the keys to success in maintaining a web site that continues to grow over time is to have an understanding of the ‘online world’ and how it grows, evolves, changes, etc.. There isn’t any type of formal class or text book that can help a person accomplish those things, so understanding where to …
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NHL.com Feature Story on Jacob Markstrom
It’ll be interesting to see how the Panthers play out the goaltender situation they have brewing. Jacob Markstrom was drafted 31st overall in 2008 by the Florida Panthers and has been making an impression this year in the Swedish Elite League with his improved play. Many are expecting the Panthers to start shopping Vokoun around …
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When Was the Last Time The Amerks…
Here’s some “fun facts” I guess you could call them about the last time certain things were achieved by or against the Rochester Americans. A few items that stick out more than others: The last Amerk to get a hat-trick at Blue Cross arena was Stefan Meyer on December 16, 2006, nearly two years ago. …
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Repik A Good Match For The NHL
Michal Repik quickly became one of my favorite players for the Amerks. He has been a star on a team that hasn’t seen much light. He is the Amerks’ scoring leader with six goals and eight assists in 24 games. Only 23:53 into his NHL debut and he scored his first goal on a rebound shot …
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Game Day 12/7/08: Brodeur to Start Against River Rats
On Saturday morning at the end of practice Benoit Groulx let newcomer Mike Brodeur know that he would be getting his first start tonight at home against the Albany River Rats. Brodeur was signed to a 25 game PTO on Thursday from the defunct Augusta Lynx. The distant cousin of Devils goalie Martin Brodeur could …
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2009 AHL All-Star Classic Voting; Which Amerk Should Represent the team?
The American Hockey League has announced that 2009 AHL All-Star Classic Fan Balloting presented by Reebok will began today (Monday, December 8) at noon EST, exclusively on the official Web site of the AHL, theahl.com/balloting Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the most deserving AHL players by visiting theahl.com and completing the official …
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Game Day Skate, Preparing for the Chops
The team had a short practice this morning as they prepared to take on the Iowa Chops tonight at Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks are coming off of their most successful three days of the season last weekend when they collected two points beating the Lake Erie Monsters and gained another point in a loss …
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Noah Welch Assigned to Amerks for Conditioning
Florida Panthers defenseman Noah Welch was assigned to the Amerks for two weeks of conditioning. Welch has only played in 14 games for the Panthers this season during which he recorded one goal and one assist. Welch played in only four games during the 07/08 season due to a shoulder injury he suffered last October …
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Booster Club Meet the Players Dinner
The Rochester Americans Booster Club held their annual Meet the Players Dinner at the Carriage House in Chili on Wednesday night, it was a great way to get to know the team and meet other fans. I wasn’t sure if I’d have a good time or not, but it was a lot of fun. I …
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Frolik Picks Up Two Points: Panthers Blank Rangers
The Florida Panthers blanked the Eastern Conference 1st place Rangers today. Craig Anderson made 37 saves, only further showing that he is the number one goaltender in Florida. He also made 43 saves in Friday’s shootout loss, also against the Rangers. He will be starting again on Tuesday when the Cats make a trip to …
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Scoring Footage from Amerks against Marlies 11/26/2008
Here’s video taken of the video screens at the Ricoh Coliseum of the goals scored last Wednesday when the Amerks lost to the Marlies by the score of 3-1. It was not that bad of a game until about 10 minutes left in the third period when the Marlies either really controlled the game, or …
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