Tag:Playoffs
Amerks, Playoffs and Darcy
After a second frustrating trade deadline in a row, Eric Bourgeois and Jason Bonno discuss the Amerk playoff roster (who’s on it, who is not), playoff chances……..and Darcy Regier. Kevin Porter Eric: He was clearly very important to the team in many ways as its captain and is sorely missed. Good for him in getting …
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That was It. Marlies Dominate and Sweep the Amerks. Season Over.
It’s time to be honest for a moment and simply say that game stunk. Â The Toronto Marlies swept the Rochester Americans in three games to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Â The series was a dominating performance by the Marlies that just completely exposed the faults of the Rochester Americans roster, especially in …
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Amerks vs Marlies Game 2 Video Highlights
There hasn’t been anything to say about the game two loss that hasn’t been said elsewhere. Â If you watched the game you saw the same thing as everyone else. The Marlies were the better team for most of the game. Â Rochester found a way to stay in the game like they have with just about …
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Amerks Comeback Not Enough, Marlies Win Game 1 (with 6 min Video)
The first game of the Amerks vs Marlies playoff series was predictable. Â The Marlies were better but the Amerks found a way to battle back and make it a close game ending in a one goal loss. Â That’s the same way the ten regular season games went between these two teams. Â The first round of …
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Amerks Start Quest for the Teams First Calder Cup Since 1996
The last time the Rochester Americans won the Calder Cup was on June 13, 1996 when they defeated the Portland Pirates in Game 7. Â That season the team played their first home game on October 13, 1995. Â This season the Amerks started the season at home on October 13, 2011. Â During the 1995/1996 season there …
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Games 1 and 2 to be Televised; Distillery Winton Rd Viewing Party
Amazing news today that games 1 and 2 of the Amerks vs Marlies first round playoff series will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sportsnet. Â It sounds like this wasn’t all that easy to put together but people made it happen and it’s great for Western New York. Â There’ll be a lot of fans driving …
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Discounted Tickets for Amerks fans Traveling to Toronto
The first round of the American Hockey League playoffs starts on Thursday between the Rochester Americans and Toronto Marlies and there appears to be a decent amount of fans traveling for the games. Â If you haven’t purchased tickets already here’s a discount option for you. Â Thanks to Chris Reed (Director of Ticket Sales and Service …
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Amerks are in the Race for the Calder Cup
It was an up and down roller coaster of a 76 game season and at many times it didn’t seem likely but the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff birth on the last day of the American Hockey League season, when they weren’t playing. Â The team defeated the Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday night and the …
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Ok, THIS is It Tonight. Amerks Win and They are In.
The Amerks had no problems handing the Syracuse Crunch a loss on Friday night and it’s now come down to tonight, the last game of the regular season against the Lake Erie Monsters. Â It’s simple, the Amerks win in regulation or even in overtime and they’re in the playoffs. Â The Monsters win and they’re in …
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Catenacci and Knapp Sign Entry Level Contracts
There’s seven games left in the Amerks regular season and they’ll have some potential fresh feet in Dan Catenacci who’ll join the team on the road as a forward fresh out of juniors. Â We’ll find out tonight if he suits up and who sits out. Â It’s doubtful that goalie Connor Knapp will see any action …
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Playoff Ticket Prices for Amerks First Two Rounds; Brayden McNabb Called Up
The first bit of news out this morning is that the Sabres have called up Brayden McNabb on an emergency basis to fill in for Tyler Myers who has been suspended for three games. Â It had to be a coin flip between McNabb and TJ Brennan as both have been playing great lately and capable …
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2012 AHL Western Conference Playoff Race and Projections
This post will be updated daily and can be easily found on the right sidebar of the site at any time. Updated: Updated through 4/13/2012 If the Amerks WIN in regulation/OT in Cleveland they clinch a playoff berth as long as Houston doesn’t win both of their games in regulation/OT by as of now 10+ …
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