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Varone and Leggio Lead Amerks to 3-2 Win Over B-Sens

January 8, 2012 - By Keith Wozniak

Sounds like the game came down to the final moments on Saturday night when the Amerks defeated the defending Calder Cup Champion Binghamton Senators. I was not able to see or listen to the game so here’s the press release below…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2011

VARONE, LEGGIO POWER AMERKS TO 3-2 WIN OVER B-SENS

(Rochester, NY)… Rochester Americans rookie forward Phil Varone scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner, and David Leggio made a season-high 44 saves to power the Amerks to a 3-2 win over the defending Calder Cup champion Binghamton Senators tonight at Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The win improves Rochester (15-13-4-2) to 3-1-0-0 this season against the B-Sens as it has now collected points in six of its last seven games.

The two-goal effort was the first multi-goal game for Varone, who also extended his point streak to six games. The game also featured the return of forward Zack Kassian and defenseman T.J. Brennan, who were reassigned to Rochester earlier this morning. Kassian made an immediate impact in his first game back in the lineup, assisting on Varone’s first goal of the game and finishing with a +1 rating.

Andre Petersson (1+1) [...]Read More

Tags: Andre Petersson ι Binghamton Senators ι Corey Locke ι David Leggio ι Igor Gongalsky ι Mike McKenna ι Phil Varone ι Postgame ι TJ Brennan ι Zack KassianCategories: Amerks

Gameday: Maturing Amerks Hit the Road Again; Morrisonn and Tropp Return

January 6, 2012 - By Keith Wozniak

The Amerks hit the road again for the start of a busy almost second half of the season. They’ll be playing three games in three nights starting tonight against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and then Binghamton Senators and then closing out the weekend against the Hershey Bears on Sunday. The team will play every Friday and Saturday night until April 6th which is the second to last weekend of the season. This will also be one of five sets of three games in three nights to finish the season.

Last weekend the Amerks ended the year one point behind the Toronto Marlies for first place in the division and here we are a week later and the Amerks are now six points behind them and ninth place in the conference. It’s not October or November anymore, this is the time of season when points start to have a lot more meaning when it comes to the playoffs. There are 43 games remaining and there’s only four points separating the Amerks from where they are in ninth place to the Hamilton Bulldogs in 13th.

The Rochester Americans have been maturing as the season goes on which is great instead of a quick [...]Read More

Tags: Binghamton Senators ι Colin McDonald ι Corey Tropp ι David Leggio ι Drew MacIntyre ι Hershey Bears ι Injuries ι Matt MacKenzie ι Michael Ryan ι Ron Rolston ι Shaonne Morrisonn ι Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsCategories: Amerks

Amerks Power Play Was Key to Win Over Senators

November 12, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

In my 5 Reasons to go to the Amerks game on Friday night I said one of the reasons was the power play (or lack of) and that the 0 for 26 drought was bound to end and that it did on Friday night. After 27 failed power play opportunities the Amerks finally connected not once but twice during the game. The second goal of the game and first of two power play goals was scored by Zack Kassian which was the game winner.

The first period saw Binghamton have control for much of the period not giving the Amerks much room at all to create chances. The box score says that the Amerks had eight shots on goal, only a couple of them were quality.

Andre Petersson put the Senators on the scoreboard first scoring late in the first period on the power play. He received a pass from Mike Hoffman, skated about five feet and snapped a quick wrist shot high glove side past Drew MacIntyre. That would be the only goal of the game though for Binghamton.

Derek Whitmore scored at 3:44 of the second period to tie the game at one. Mark Voakes redirected the [...]Read More

Tags: Andre Petersson ι Binghamton Senators ι Colin Stuart ι David Leggio ι Derek Whitmore ι Drew MacIntyre ι Grand Rapids Griffins ι Mike Hoffman ι Paul Szczechura ι Postgame ι Robin Lehner ι Zack KassianCategories: Amerks

5 Reasons To Attend The Amerks vs Senators Game Tonight

November 11, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

The Rochester Americans are back on home ice this weekend for games against the Binghamton Senators and Grand Rapids Griffins. Below is a list of five reasons I’ve put together that you should go to the game or encourage others to go.

Based on the current rotation of goaltenders it’s likely that Drew MacIntyre will get the start in net. That’s the pattern Rolston has been going with and hasn’t shown any signs of it stopping. Two quick injury updates: There’s hope that Michael Ryan will be back within the next two weeks. Dennis Persson is still a few weeks out with an ankle injury.

Here’s those 5 reasons:

5. The Amerks power play.

This is likely an odd reason since they have not scored in the past 26 power play opportunities, a skid that everyone (coaches, players and fans) wants to end. So it’s a good game to attend to help support the special teams and cheer them on to success.

I talked to Ron Rolston, Zack Kassian and Paul Szczechura after practice on Thursday morning about the power play and they all said the same things. They need to shoot the puck and create chances. They can’t continue [...]Read More

Tags: Binghamton Senators ι Dennis Persson ι Gameday ι Injuries ι Michael Ryan ι Paul Szczechura ι Ron Rolston ι Zack KassianCategories: Amerks

Amerks Fast Start Leads to Win Over Sens; Tonight at Crunch

November 5, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

The Amerks are in Syracuse tonight coming off of a 3-2 win over the Senators in front of a sold out crowd in Binghamton. They did something in this game they haven’t done yet this season, got off to a fast start with some early goals and then were able to hold on to the game. Paul Szczechura had an early impact assisting on Kassian’s first goal of the game. The Amerks recap of the game is below, I was not able to see or listen to any of the game so I can’t offer much more.

From the Democrat and Chronicle:

“We’ve been trying to focus on that our last couple of games, (fast start)” Rochester coach Ron Rolston said. “We played here last weekend and got down and wanted to come out with a good start. We had to make sure we had energy at the start of the game to create the tempo and get momentum for our team.”

Center Paul Szczechura picked up an assist on Kassian’s goal in his first shift of the season after returning from knee surgery.

“I was a little nervous going in and didn’t know what to expect but it [...]Read More

Tags: Binghamton Senators ι David Leggio ι Francis Lessard ι Gameday ι Jacob Legace ι Joe Finley ι Marcus Foligno ι Pat Cannone ι Postgame ι Zack KassianCategories: Amerks

B-Sens Highlights from Last Saturday’s Win Over the Amerks

November 1, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

If few saw it, does it really count? Well, it does now with these highlights of the Binghamton Senators defeating the Rochester Americans. The Amerks lost their fifth straight game last Saturday night in Binghamton. I just noticed I never wrote a postgame report, here’s a little something with video highlights courtesy of the B-Sens. The Amerks came out flat and paid the price. Binghamton is missing players just as much as the Amerks so the only excuse was that Binghamton had more talent.

There’s one common trend of goals scored against the Amerks, the opposition is splitting the defense or getting fast breaks. That brings up the question, who’s doing what wrong? Lack of communication? Skill? Goaltending not making big saves? Time will tell.

Here’s the Amerks press release with a recap:

The lone Rochester goal in the loss was scored by Corey Tropp, with assists going to Phil Varone and Brayden McNabb. Netminder Drew MacIntyre was strong in goal for the Amerks, finishing with 27 saves between the pipes.

The Senators were led offensively by Pat Cannone, Jim O’Brien and Mike Hoffman, each of whom contributed a goal apiece. Veteran goaltender Mike McKenna turned away 33 of 34 [...]Read More

Tags: Binghamton Senators ι Brayden McNabb ι Corey Tropp ι Drew MacIntyre ι Jim O’Brien ι Mike Hoffman ι Mike McKenna ι Pat Cannone ι Phil Varone ι Postgame ι VideosCategories: Amerks

Gameday: Amerks on the Road in Binghamton

October 29, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

The Amerks are on the road tonight in Binghamton looking to kill their four game winless streak against the reigning Calder Cup Champions. Even though the Amerks are on a losing streak they’ve managed to earn points in three out of four of those games. After tonights game the Amerks will be back home to practice and then go back again to Binghamton next Friday.

Looking at the positives, the Amerks know they’re missing a couple of key players that could make a difference in the roster but they continue to stay competitive in games and are finding ways to score. Players like Michael Ryan and Paul Szczechura out of the lineup are forcing others to move up in roles that they are not be ready for. Things are headed in the right direction, they’re not being embarrassed on the ice night in and night out.

The Amerks coaching staff see’s positive signs with what they have and will continue to coach to that. Rolston immediately said no when asked if there have been any talks with the Buffalo Sabres to make changes to the roster to improve it. They understand the veteran element is missing that could help lead [...]Read More

Tags: Binghamton Senators ι Corey Locke ι David Leggio ι Drew MacIntyre ι Drew Schiestel ι Gameday ι Michael Ryan ι Mike McKenna ι Robin LehnerCategories: Amerks

Florida to Finland and Back, David Leggio is Closer to Home and His Dream

October 21, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

David Leggio might be a new name to some Rochester Americans fans but the 27 year old undrafted goalie has traveled the world with success and plans to continue that here in town. The Williamsville, NY native is living the dream playing as a prospect for his favorite team growing up, the Buffalo Sabres. He’s played in Florida, Finland, Portland and now back closer to him pursuing his dream of playing in the National Hockey League.

Growing up in the Buffalo area he was also a Sabres fan and has the same favorites growing up that most of us did during the 1990′s. When he was young he remembers watching Alexander Mogilny and then Pat LaFontaine. Grant Fuhr was a favorite goalie to watch and then Dominik Hasek during his era in Buffalo. As he’s gotten older Miikka Kiprusoff is a goalie he’s aways liked to watch and has shared ice time with over a recent summer.

Some kids get on the ice for the first time wanting to be a goalie but that wasn’t the case for David Leggio. He only moved into the goalie position after he was cut as a forward from the mite travel team when he was eight [...]Read More

Tags: Albany River Rats ι Alexander Salak ι Antero Niittymaki ι Binghamton Senators ι Bob Janosz ι Clarkson University ι David Leggio ι Dominik Hasek ι Drew MacIntyre ι Florida Everblades ι Miikka Kiprusoff ι Pat LaFontaine ι Portland Pirates ι Ryan Miller ι Terrence K. Crow ι Todd Marchant ι TPS Turku ι Urpo YlonenCategories: Amerks

Other Blogs Covering AHL Teams

October 15, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

Without anything Rochester Americans related to write about this morning I thought I’d take a minute to share some links to other blogs out in cyberspace covering AHL teams, much like I cover the Amerks here.

We’re all unique in how we cover our teams but all hold one thing in common, being passionate about the teams that we cheer on. There are independent sites, not associated with any major news papers / media outlets. I’ll work on a separate list of blogs written by those places.

Here’s what I have in my reading list, if there’s others out there please share!

(in no particular order – if anyone feels like copying and pasting this list for their site go right ahead, just don’t forget to add mine!)

Power Play Post Show (Podcast discussing all AHL teams)
http://www.pppshow.net/

Wrap Around (Binghamton Senators)
http://bobppps.wordpress.com/

Admirals Roundtable (Milwaukee Admirals)
http://admiralsroundtable.com/

Chairman How’s Glorious Army (Syracuse Crunch)
http://chairmanhowsgloriousarmy.com/

Chasing Checkers (Charlotte Checkers)
http://chasingcheckers.com/

Chirps From Center Ice (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)
http://nafsnep.wordpress.com/

Hershey Bears Hockey (Hershey Bears)
http://hersheybearshockey.blogspot.com/

Sweetest Hockey on Earth (Hershey Bears)
http://www.sweetesthockeyonearth.com/

Hundred Degree Hockey (Texas Stars)
[...]Read More

Tags: Albany Devils ι Binghamton Senators ι Charlotte Checkers ι Hershey Bears ι Houston Aeros ι Milwaukee Admirals ι Oklahoma City Barons ι Peoria Rivermen ι Providence Bruins ι San Antonio Rampage ι Syracuse Crunch ι Texas Stars ι Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsCategories: Amerks

The Hockey News Ranks Amerks to be 4th in the West

October 6, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

The Hockey News has published it’s preview of the American Hockey League’s 2011/2012 season and the Rochester Americans are ranked 4th in the West and based on those predictions would win the North Division. The rankings were put together by the D&C’s Kevin Oklobzija.

Thanks to Admirals Roundtable for the rankings. Looking back at the 2010/2011 rankings Ryan from Admirals Roundtable wrote this:

- The Calder Cup finalists were ranked 16th and 27th overall.
- The division winners were ranked 19th, 3rd, 14th, and 18th.
- Four of their top 10 didn’t make the playoffs (Chicago, Worcester, San Antonio, Grand Rapids)

It’s that time of year where everyone makes predictions just because it’s the thing to do. Everyone knows (or should know) that a season can change in a matter of weeks due to injuries, call ups, trades and even a group of players not living up to their expectations.

Here’s the rankings:

East (first to last): Hershey Bears, W-B/Scranton Penguins, Portland Pirates, Springfield Falcons, Manchester Monarchs, Syracuse Crunch, Worcester Sharks, Connecticut Whale, Binghamton Senators, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, St John’s Icecaps, Albany Devils, Norfolk Admirals, Providence Bruins, Adirondack Phantoms

West (first to last): Charlotte Checkers, Peoria Rivermen, Chicago Wolves, [...]Read More

Tags: Abbotsford Heat ι Adirondack Phantoms ι Albany Devils ι Binghamton Senators ι Bridgeport Sound Tigers ι Charlotte Checkers ι Chicago Wolves ι Connecticut Whale ι Grand Rapids Griffins ι Hamilton Bulldogs ι Hershey Bears ι Houston Aeros ι Lake Erie Monsters ι Manchester Monarchs ι Milwakee Admirals ι Norfolk Admirals ι Oklahoma City Barons ι Peoria Rivermen ι Portland Pirates ι Providence Bruins ι Rochester Americans ι Rockford IceHogs ι San Antonio Rampage ι Springfield Falcons ι St John's Icecaps ι Syracuse Crunch ι Texas Stars ι The Hockey News ι Toronto Marlies ι W-B/Scranton Penguins ι Worcester SharksCategories: Amerks

Crunch vs Amerks Game Possible at the Carrier Dome

August 17, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

YNN out of Syracuse is reporting that the Syracuse Crunch have made it official that they will be playing a game this upcoming season inside of the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. The game will be played on March 24, 2012. Their opponent? The Rochester Americans.

The Crunch are looking to break the all time AHL attendance record for the second time in three years. The first time was when they played the Binghamton Senators at the New York State Fairgrounds on February 10, 2010 attracting 21,503 fans. At the time the Senators were chosen as an opponent because the Amerks had also been thinking about an outdoor game but scrapped plans due to costs.

Update: The below paragraph was written prior to TheAHL schedule being released, it was down to either Binghamton or Rochester as an opponent.

Maybe this time around with no outdoor game in the works and the return of the Sabres maybe it’ll be in the leagues interest to choose the Amerks? Binghamton had a strong showing at the last game and are the defending Calder Cup champs, something that they have in their favor. Also, it’s still unknown how much of an impact the return of the [...]Read More

Tags: Binghamton Senators ι Howard Dolgon ι Syracuse CrunchCategories: Amerks

Binghamton Senators Win their First Calder Cup

June 8, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

On Tuesday night the Binghamton Senators proved that once you’re in the playoffs no matter what seed you are that anything is possible. The Senators defeated the Houston Aeros 3-2 in Game 6 to win the 2010/2011 Calder Cup and also first Calder Cup in the cities history. The Senators were the 5th place team in the East Division and earned a spot in the playoffs thanks to the crossover rule (5th place team in the East having more points than the 4th place team in the Atlantic).

The Sens had missed the playoffs the past five seasons before the unbelievable 2010/2011 season that brought the Calder Cup to the City of Binghamton in 29 years of hosting an AHL team. The Sens had a great regular season in the toughest division in the AHL. Assuming the Amerks move back to the Eastern Conference the games should be more exciting than what we’ve been used to (better opponents and assuming better Amerks roster).

One interesting thing to note is that both the Aeros and Senators benefited from neither NHL parent team making the playoffs so they weren’t challenged with depleted rosters. As a fan of the AHL you almost don’t [...]Read More

Tags: Binghamton SenatorsCategories: Amerks

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