Tag:Paul Szczechura
Amerks Defenseman is now The Legend of Joe Finley with the Sabres
After 5pm on Wednesday evening the Buffalo Sabres gave Joe Finley a call and let him know he was being called up from the Rochester Americans to the show just two days after signing an NHL contract with the team. Â Jordan Leopold was injured Tuesday night which created an opening for Big Joe to get …
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Tropp, Szczechura and Brennan Back to the Amerks
Some good news today for the Rochester Americans as Corey Tropp, TJ Brennan and Paul Szczechura were all sent back by the Buffalo Sabres. The Amerks play against the Houston Aero’s and can use all the talent available. The Aero’s have only lost three games in regulation, two in overtime and four in a shootout. …
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Paul Szczechura Called Up to Buffalo
The Sabres University should be renamed the Sabres Infirmary (stole it from you Ted) considering how many injuries they’ve encountered so early in the season. Paul Szczechura is the most recent Rochester Americans player to be called up to the Buffalo Sabres. As of writing this no word yet on who he’ll be replacing in …
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Amerks Gameday vs Marlies, A Handful of Thoughts
It’s a Friday and the Rochester Americans are back in action with two big games this weekend against the Toronto Marlies, the only other team in the North Division that appears to be ready to compete with the Amerks for the top spot. Â The puck drops at 7:35pm but get there at 6:30pm for “Happy …
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Amerks Power Play Was Key to Win Over Senators
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. Â After 27 failed power play opportunities the Amerks finally connected not …
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5 Reasons To Attend The Amerks vs Senators Game Tonight
The Rochester Americans are back on home ice this weekend for games against the Binghamton Senators and Grand Rapids Griffins. Â 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 …
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Crunch Tackled Two Goal Deficit but McNabb’s First Won it in OT for Amerks
The Amerks win in overtime over the Syracuse Crunch on Sunday night had a little bit of everything, from wanting to ship the team out of the arena to jumping up and down celebrating a dramatic overtime win. Â It was a game that the team battled for and found a way to redeem themselves after …
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Video Highlights from the Amerks 6-5 OT Win Against the Crunch
The Amerks winner in overtime was an interesting game. Â There was 11 goals scored. Â Penalties. Â Breakaway goals. Â Defensive breakdowns. Â Great passing and even some questionable goaltending. Â By the time the game was over the Amerks had the win and two additional points in the standings. There are some highlight reel goals in here from Mark …
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Amerks End Lousy Road Trip Losing 5-2; Special Teams Needs Work
The Amerks ended a four game road with a 5-2 loss against the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday night and as mentioned elsewhere, it’s a game they shouldn’t forget and likely a low point in this early season. Â The two teams play against each other Sunday evening at 6:05 in Rochester. Â The Amerks also play eight …
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Szczechura and Legault Back, Finley Moves Up, Ryan Out 3 Weeks
The good news from the Amerks morning practice today was that Paul Szczechura and Maxime Legault are cleared for action and assuming there’s no last minute set backs they’ll be in the lineup Friday night against the Binghamton Senators and for the remainder of the season. Â Szczechura has been out of the lineup since last …
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‘Early November’ for Paul Szczechura
Paul Szczechura is probably a forgotten name to the casual Rochester Americans fan.  He was signed over the summer but hasn’t played a game yet and appears as though we’ll have to wait until “early November” for his return. Kevin Oklobzija wrote in the D&C: Amerks center Paul Szczechura isn’t ready to play. Rolston said …
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Gameday: Amerks at Monsters, Scoring Will be a Necessity
The Rochester Americans are about to face off against the Lake Erie Monsters, you can listen to the game live on WHTK 1280AM 107.3FM or whtk.com. Â Both teams have lost their first two games and are looking for their first win of the season. Â In two losses the Amerks have have tallied an amazing 10 …
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