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1996 Video Highlighting Amerks Calder Cup Win

August 12, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

In 1995 the Rochester Americans home opener was October 13. They went on to win the 1996 Calder Cup. In 2011 the Amerks home opener is October 13th. A championship isn’t won off of one date but given hockey superstitions can’t hurt to point it out. The Amerks defeated the Portland Pirates in seven games to win the Calder Cup on home ice on June 13, 1996, a day that is still clear as day for many fans.

What would happen during that season though was unclear. Steve Donner had purchased the Rochester Americans from the Buffalo Sabres and rebuilt the team into what they thought would be a winner and it turned out to be just that.

“The seeds of the Calder Cup were planted in the ruins of the previous year,” is said early on in the video.

“They tried to see if a talented development team would work here and I think the answer has been a resounding no,” Steve Donner said. ”They’ve recognized that and given us a chance to change the equation to help their needs and help us for the future.”

Sounds familiar doesn’t it? A development team with expected talent rarely wins championships. [...]Read More

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Tortorella, Nichol, Biron and Highlights from the Sharky Memorial Classic

August 10, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

The Craig Charron Memorial Classic on Sunday in Rochester was a great time for many reasons. The two obvious reasons being the meaning behind the benefit and also the great hockey game in early August featuring so many great players. At the start of the game John Tortorella and Scott Nichol gave two speeches which I’ve posted below.

Being there as a fan just hanging out and watching it was a great time. There was the standard style of hockey play you’d see at an All-Star Game, little defense, a lot of passing, some guys rifling shots and of course the expected shenanigans from Andrew Peters and Martin Biron.

It was a night full of memories for a lot of people. The game, the autographs, souvenirs and pictures. Many of the players handed out sticks after the game to lucky fans, something that will live with kids forever.

Here’s some more interview material from the Rochester Americans YouTube page:

And here’s the highlights from The Rochester Americans:

And lastly some awesome back and forth between Andrew Peters and Martin Biron from the Amerks:

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Craig Charron Memorial Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser at Murphy’s Law

July 20, 2011 - By Keith Wozniak

Don’t let the $50 price tag scare you away, the Craig Charron Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser was a great time according to those who went last year.. and the money raised is for a great reason, obviously.

(Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Americans Alumni Association will continue to honor Amerks Hall of Famer Craig Charron with a series of fundraisers this summer. Craig was a player, coach and family man who lost his battle with cancer on October 19, 2010.

The kickoff event is the Craig Charron Memorial Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser at Murphy’s Law (370 East Ave.) on Monday, July 25th. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. and will feature Ryan Callahan, Rory Fitzpatrick, Brian Gionta, Scott Metcalfe, Scott Nichol, Jason Cipolla and other past and present NHL stars. To purchase a $50 ticket, which includes food and drinks, stop by The Sports Centre at MCC, Murphy’s Law or the Amerks office.

Two weeks later, the Alumni will hold a celebrity hockey game at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7th, with a golf event on Monday, August 8th. The location and player roster for the game will be announced in the coming weeks. The money raised from the events will [...]Read More

Tags: Brian Gionta ι Craig Charron ι Jason Cipolla ι Murphy's Law ι Rory Fitzpatrick ι Ryan Callahan ι Scott Metcalfe ι Scott NicholCategories: Amerks

Sharky Loses Battle to Cancer

October 19, 2010 - By Keith Wozniak

The Rochester area lost one of it’s best citizens, Craig Charron. He passed away on Tuesday to a battle with cancer. Craig Charron was 42 years old and put up the best fight that he could. Thoughts go out to his family, friends and everyone who knew him. He touched a lot of lives.

From the Amerks:

“It is a real sad day. We all have heavy hearts with the passing of ‘Sharky.” We all knew he was a great player, but more importantly he was an amazing young man,” said Amerks Director of Player Personnel and former teammate Jody Gage. “He will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with Wendy and the four kids. We extend our love and support in this most difficult time.”

In memory of Craig, the Amerks will wear his No. 5 tonight on their helmets when they play the Hamilton Bulldogs. The Amerks will have a pregame tribute to “Sharky” Saturday night. There will be further recognition of his outstanding career at a more appropriate time.

Hockey Game Today in Rochester with Amazing Lineup

August 1, 2010 - By Keith Wozniak

I should have posted this much sooner, but I’ve been away on vacation and just getting caught back up. Anyways, today at 5:30pm is an amazing lineup of hockey players playing a game to support Craig Charron’s fight against cancer. Also, it’s only $10 to see hockey in August. Not a bad deal for what will be a great game and also for a great cause.

Click here for a great writeup about the event, here’s the lineup from the same article:

Local NHLers Brian Gionta, Marty Reasoner and Ryan Callahan are playing. So is Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, Amerks assistant coach Jason Cipolla and former Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth. Former Amerks and Sabres tough-guy winger Rob Ray will play. Other players include Sabres center Tim Connolly, former RIT standout Dan Ringwald, San Jose Sharks center Scott Nichol, and former Amerks Jody Gage, Rory Fitzpatrick, Jim Pettie, Jim Wiemer, Scott Metcalfe and Gates Orlando.

The off-ice “honorary” coaches are perhaps even more impressive: Olympians Jim Craig (Charron’s uncle) and Mike Eruzione. Hall of Fame center Marcel Dionne. The French Connection of Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin and Rene Robert. Former Sabres and Amerks goalie Martin Biron. Former coach and current [...]Read More

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Former Amerk Craig Charron Fighting Cancer

May 12, 2010 - By Keith Wozniak

Cancer sucks. That’s it plain and simple. If you don’t personally know anyone with cancer consider yourself lucky. On Tuesday it was made public that former Rochester Amerk Craig Charron is stricken with stomach cancer and is hard at work fighting it off.

If you have a few minutes and a few dollars help support the Charron family in their battle. Click through the links below to read about his story and his fight if you haven’t done so already.

There’s also going to be a number of events this summer to help raise money, announced so far:

Celebrity Bartending Night at Murphy’s Law 6/21/10
Hockey Game at ESL with NHL Players 8/1/10
Golf with NHL Players 8/2/10

I’ll post reminders as the dates and details become clearer. I’ve already started saving to make my largest donations at Murphy’s on June 21st.

Links:

http://craigcharron.com/ – The official site to keep updated on everything!

Hockey O-Zone – “Sharky’s resume filled with one victory after another”

Democrat and Chronicle – “Former Rochester Amerk Craig Charron fights cancer”

Amerks.com – “Charron At ‘Home’ As He Faces Next Challenge”

Quote from the D&C Article:

“I’m ready to [...]Read More