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Weekend Home Games: Amerks vs Crunch and Marlies

November 6, 2009 - By

After what seems like an eternity since last weekends road win in Binghamton the Amerks are finally back to action tonight against the Syracuse Crunch.  On Saturday night they’ll take on the Toronto Marlies.

The last time the Amerks and Crunch played was October 25th when Amerks shutout the Crunch 3-0.  That same game ended with a total of 54 minutes in penalties in the last 10 seconds of the game.

Rochester is currently tied for first place in the league with the Manchester Monarchs at 19 points.  The team certainly does not take their eight game winning streak for granted and they’re certainly not acting over confident.  That will be tested tonight when they play a Syracuse Crunch team that is short on players.

Derek MacKenzie and Alexandre Picard were called up this week by the Columbus Blue Jackets and center Jared Aulin is out of the lineup with a hand injury.  Simon Ferguson was signed to a PTO by the Crunch to join the team for some needed help.

During the 2008/2009 season some teams seemed to take the Amerks lightly and the games were close, that’s something that could happen in reverse [...]Read More

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Panthers Call up Oreskovich and Ellerby

October 31, 2009 - By

The Florida Panthers booked Victor Oreskovich and Keaton Ellerby on a plane this morning to join the team in St Louis to increase the recent callups from the Rochester Americans to five players.  Earlier in the week Kenndal McArdle, Michal Repik, and Jeff Taffe were called up.

Ellerby was called up to play in place of Bryan Allen who has not played consecutive nights as he recovers from his knee surgery.  No idea if Allen is ever going to be 100% to play consecutive games this season.  Keaton has been playing some great hockey lately, possibly his best since turning pro.  He’s skating fast and smooth and controlling the puck as well.  He’s stopping shots and clearing the puck without turning it over.

Oreskovich being called up was a bit of a surprise.  He’s a great player and you’d never know watching him that he took two years off.  Oreskovich had two assists in Saturday nights Amerks 4-2 win over the Binghamton Senators.  He’s a hard hitting player who has great control of the puck once it’s on his stick.

No idea at this time who he’s being called up to replace, but it’s obvious the [...]Read More

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Amerks Win Again, Longest Streak Since 2005

October 31, 2009 - By

The Amerks came into Friday night riding a seven game winning streak that started back on October 12th, two days after they were pretty much destroyed by Albany.  When they left Binghamton on Friday night the Amerks extended the winning streak to eight games, the longest since early 2005.

A big concern coming into tonights game would be how the Amerks would do without Jeff Taffe, Michal Repik, and Kenndal McArdle out of the lineup.  By the end of the first period it was clear this team was going to do just fine.

Once the final buzzer sounded it was great to see the team gather in their own end and congratulate each other.  It was not a wild celebration in the oppositions barn but a way for all of them to say to each other great game.  It’s still very early in the season but stay tuned, the chemistry in this team could be something special.

Just getting home from the trip, here’s my recap from the game:

The worst part of the game was early in the first when the Amerks were unable to do anything when they had a four minute power play [...]Read More

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Jeff Taffe Called Up

October 29, 2009 - By

The Florida Panthers have recalled Jeff Taffe from the Rochester Americans. While the Amerks are on a hot streak the Panthers are in need of help. More later, not too easy posting from a blackberry.

Updated 8:03pm… Finally home and in front of a computer.  As posted earlier Taffe was called up to fill in for Dominic Moore who is undergoing nasal surgery.  Moore is expected to be out for about a week and return next Wednesday Nov 4th.

Moore had his nose broken in last weeks game vs the Flyers and has been wearing a full cage.

Taffe was signed by the Panthers over the summer to a two year contract, the first year being two way and the second year one way.  Taffe can play up to 10 games or 30 days before he’d have to clear waivers to be sent back down.

The Amerks play on the road Friday night against the Binghamton Senators.  With Taffe flying out of town to john McArdle and Repik we’ll get to see what this Amerks team is capable of.  A “championship” team should be able to play through injuries and call ups.

I’ll be there in [...]Read More

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McArdle Gets Tough in Panthers Game

October 29, 2009 - By

Kenndal McArdle vs Shean DonovanKenndal McArdle was called up to the dance from the Amerks and played in Wednesday nights Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators game.  McArdle is currently second in the American Hockey League in penalty minutes showing that he’s standing tall and willing to use his body to make a name for himself.

He did just that in the game tonight by dropping the gloves to fight Shean Donovan of the Ottawa Senators.  It’s been talked about that the Panthers need some toughness and McArdle is showing he’s willing to give it a shot.

It wasn’t much of a fight but it’s further proof he’s putting everything on the line this season every chance he gets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH8n5iyk-AM

He apparently missed a couple of easy setups by Dominic Moore, but we can toss that to first game jitters.  McArdle also had one shot and 4:12 in ice time.

Michal Repik also played and 6:07 in ice time and was a -1.

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Interest in group sale for Amerks vs Portland in Buffalo Nov 12th?

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October 27, 2009 - By

The Amerks travel to Buffalo to play the Portland Pirates on November 12th at HSBC Arena.  The game is only about two weeks away.  The Amerks are off to a HOT start and having a large group of fans there to support them would be a massive boost in morale for the team.  It would also show off the excitement Rochester fans have for OUR TEAM.

UPDATED 11/6/2009 — I did not receive enough interest to make this happen in a short amount of time.  Tickets are not selling very fast for the game so you can still pretty much get your pick of tickets.  If you’re planning to go to the game get tickets in Section 106 which is right behind the Amerks bench to show them some support!!

I contacted the Buffalo Sabres about a possible group sale and tickets would be $20 each for 100 Level Preferred.  We would try and get tickets behind the players bench.  There would be NO ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGE.  Simply $20 and that’s it.

YOU would be responsible for getting yourself to the game.  There is no transportation involved.  I’m not sure how much [...]Read More

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Alexander Salak Named AHL Player of the Week

October 26, 2009 - By

The American Hockey League announced on Monday that Rochester Americans goaltender Alexander Salak has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Oct. 25, 2009.  Salak made three starts in a 48-hour span over the weekend and won them all, stopping 88 of 91 shots for a 0.98 goals-against average and a .967 save percentage.

On Friday night, Salak turned aside 32 of 33 shots and was named the game’s first star in Rochester’s 2-1 victory at Albany. On Saturday, he finished with 22 saves as the Americans rallied for a 3-2 overtime win in Syracuse. And on Sunday evening, Salak was again selected as the number-one star of the game as he stopped all 34 Syracuse shots for his first career AHL shutout, a 3-0 decision over the Crunch.

In recognition of his achievement, Salak will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Americans home game.

Salak is now 5-0-0 with a 1.60 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage in six appearances for Rochester, helping the Amerks to a seven-game winning streak and an 8-1-1-0 record overall, good for first place in the North Division. The [...]Read More

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Panthers Call up Repik and McArdle

October 26, 2009 - By

Michal Repik and Kenndal McArdle both earned their first call ups of the season to the show on Monday morning.  The Florida Panthers are in need of some extra help with David Booth (concussion) and Radek Dvorak (knee) out of the lineup for their game on Wednesday.

Repik is currently Rochester’s leader in points with 6 goals and 5 assists in nine games.  Repik is also seventh in the American Hockey League in scoring.  This will be his third career recall.

Kenndal McArdle currently has two goals and four assists and he also leads the team with 54 penalty minutes in en games.  Those 54 penalty minutes also tie him for 2nd in the league with the most penalty minutes.  McArdle also leads the league with 12 minor penalties.

McArdle has played a different type of game this year.  He’s playing a more physical game and not afraid to back down from anyone who gets in his way.  Although he has 12 minor penalties I can’t think of any that stick out as being “dumb penalties.”  He’s aggresive and it shows.

While I hope the Panthers stay healthy this season to keep down the number of [...]Read More

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Mike Duco is Day to Day

October 26, 2009 - By

Mike Duco vs MonstersMike Duco is currently day to day with his shoulder injury.  He hurt his shoulder when Phil Oreskovic and Andre Deveaux of the Toronto Marlies hit him hard into the boards on October 17th in Toronto.

Amerks trainer Kent Weisbeck said that Duco is just waiting for his shoulder to not feel as sore so he can shoot a puck.

Duco has played in five games this season for the Amerks and through those five games was pretty much invisible.  Once the Duco is back on the ice that we saw last year he should fit in pretty well with the rest of this team.

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Sunday Evening Amerks vs Crunch Fight Videos

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October 26, 2009 - By

Jon MirastyA game between the Rochester Americans and Syracuse Crunch is going to be a physical game and will likely have a fight or two.  Sunday evening in Rochester that’s exactly what happened.

Jimmy Bonneau fought Jon Mirasty twice and looked beat up after the game.  He said the last time his face was like that was after he broke his orbital bone.

“My face is beat up and I’m tired,” Bonneau said.  “But my heads fine, my hands are fine, and my legs are fine so i’m ready to go.”

Bonneau is currently with the Amerks on a PTO but is working hard to show he deserves a contract.

Round 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDEUjvoi28k

Round 2:

Somehow I did not hit record on my camera, so here’s a crappy recording from the TV.. better than nothing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qga887RHXTY

These two teams play again on Friday November 6th, plan now to be there!

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Amerks Come Back to Win in Over Time

October 24, 2009 - By

Michal Repik scored the game winner in OT to extend the Amerks winning streak to six games with a come from behind victory in Syracuse on Saturday night.  The Amerks were down 2-0 in the first period but found a way to come back and win the game 3-2 in overtime.

3:33 into the first period Jon Mirasty layed a huge hit on Beaverson against the boards.  There was no penalty called but Jimmy Bonneau was also on the ice and quick to go after Mirasty and get a fight going.  Mirasty should have been given a boarding penalty on that hit.

Tim Miller put the Crunch on the scoreboard first at 10:02 of the first period.  Miller had tipped in a slap shot by Nick Holden.  Jon Mirasty was also credited with an assist.

At the next faceoff Jimmy Bonneau and Jon Mirasty dropped the gloves a second time for a real fight.  Mirasty appeared to get in a few more direct punches than Bonneau but credit is due for Bonneau for busting open Mirasty’s left eye.

Maksim Mayorov scored four minutes later with an assist to Jared Aulin.

Jimmy Bonneau scored at 17:08 of [...]Read More

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Jimmy Bonneau vs Jon Mirasty Fight Videos

October 24, 2009 - By

The first fight came after Jon Mirasty leveled Luke Beaverson into the boards in what looked like Mirasty should have been called for boarding.  Bonneau was quick to go after Mirasty and stick up for his teammate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLhIwyuyZQ4&feature=player_embedded

The second fight occurred right after the Crunch took a 1-0 lead in the game.  Just after the puck was dropped they decided to finish what they had started.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeL9SwmT_wA&feature=player_embedded

Bonneau did a great job standing up to Mirasty.  I think it’s safe to say we may see them go after each other a third time on Sunday evening.

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