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The Amerks Crunch Syracuse in Their Third Straight Win

January 9, 2009 - By

The Amerks beat the Syracuse Crunch 3-1 tonight in front of 6,310 fans.  Mike Brodeur showed, once again, why he deserved the contract that he signed today.  The boys in front of him didn’t make the job too hard for him tonight either, scoring three goals and keeping play alive in the Crunch’s end of the ice.

Tanner Glass fought Kevin Harvey two seconds into the game.  They had already gotten started before the puck dropped, but it took two seconds for the referee to understand what was happening.  Tanner left Harvey with a nasty cut over his eye.  When the fight ended, I asked myself…who is here that he wants to impress.  It was Jack Birch.  Saw him.

That was basically how the rest of the game was played.  A lot of hitting, a lot of play making and not a lot of mistakes.

Stefan Meyer scored his 10th goal of the season.  He is really showing what he is made of lately.  He has always had the ability to be a team leader, but in the last 15 games he has really stood out a lot more.

Rory Fitzpatrick had a good first game [...]Read More

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Practice; Matthias Called Up; Brodeur Contract/All-Star Game

January 6, 2009 - By

It’s the first practice I have been able to get to in the new year, and as usual at ESL, it is freezing cold.

The biggest question is still the status of contract talks with goaltender Mike Brodeur.  We asked him after practice and apparently a contract has not been offered to be signed, but his agent has been in talks with the Panthers.. he said he’ll be calling his agent today to try and find out what’s going on.

Mike Brodeur has been selected to the Canadian team for the AHL All-Star Classic, looks like his value continues to go up every day.

I guess we left a few minutes too early to get the scoop, Brodeur gave Kevin O the following quote in the Democrat and Chronicle:

“I’m kind of at a loss for words, it’s an honor and a privilege to be chosen to the All-Star Game,” Brodeur said after this morning’s practice at the ESL Centre. “We’ve been playing great as a team and that accounts for it.”

Shawn Matthias was called back up to the Florida Panthers again, this is his fourth call up in seven days.  Or something like that.. Anthony [...]Read More

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Tuesday Morning Practice; Injury Updates, Still No Contract

December 30, 2008 - By

It was a cold morning at the ESL Sports Centre in Henrietta for practice this morning.. amazing how much I’ve taken it for granted sitting in warm comfortable seats at Blue Cross Arena instead of metal benches.

Practice was practice, what else can really be said about the team going through the motions and drills.  Worth noting though was Kenndal McArdle and David Brine hanging out late practicing shooting the puck at various spots of the net.  The Amerks are at the bottom of the AHL with only 66 goals scored this season, which is also a reason they’re in last place.  If you can’t score, you can’t win.

Shawn Matthias and Jason Garrison were the last two players to leave the ice as they worked with Jason Cipolla.  It’s an understatement to say that Matthias needs the practice.  In 24 games he only has 3 goals and 1 assist.  He also has a team worst  +/- rating of -21.

Mike Brodeur, the one player who has put new life in the team, still has no update on any sort of contract offer.  He’s on a 25 game PTO and has played in 10 games so far.  I asked [...]Read More

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Glass and Repik Called Up; Fitzpatrick Out

December 7, 2008 - By

Tanner Glass earned his first call up of the season to the Panthers following a strong performance with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Sundays win against the Albany River Rats.  Glass is currently seventh on the team in scoring with four goals and five assists.  Hopefully he’s not gone for too long for our sake, up until tonight he may not have shown he was ready for the NHL, but he’s been a big part of the Amerks.

Michal Repik will also be joining him in Ottawa in the morning for his NHL debut.  He got the nod less than 24 hours after I mentioned he should represent the Amerks at the AHL All-Star Classic.  Repik leads the team in points with six goals and eight assists.

They say everything happens in three’s, and that’s the case tonight as well.  We learned that Rory Fitzpatrick will be out until at least Christmas recovering from surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee.  He suffered a knee injury in Grand Rapids on November 29th.  Rather than play injured which he could have done, he’s making the smart decision to get his knee fixed.

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Booster Club Meet the Players Dinner

December 5, 2008 - By

The Rochester Americans Booster Club held their annual Meet the Players Dinner at the Carriage House in Chili on Wednesday night, it was a great way to get to know the team and meet other fans.

I wasn’t sure if I’d have a good time or not, but it was a lot of fun.  I had never been to one of these dinners, if you’re in the same boat as I was make sure to go the next time.  Also, don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to others, everyone is an Amerks fan.  The more we get involved the more I notice how close the community is in friendships and dedication.

The night started with a cocktail hour followed by a sit down buffet dinner.  The players were spread out around the room ensuring that no matter where you sat you would be nearby someone.

We sat next to Keaton Ellerby and Michal Repik, both are funny guys.  They kept us more than entertained throughout dinner.  Not much was actually discussed regarding the team on the ice.

At events like this many people seem to think that the players are either keeping to themselves, or not very friendly.. [...]Read More

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Practice 10-29-2008: The Return Of Rory

October 29, 2008 - By

The day you have all been waiting for is here.  Rory Fitzpatrick has returned from his head injury and is practicing with the team.  Peter Aston is also back on the ice today after a day off with a sore hip.  We have eight defensemen on the ice now.  A nice sight to see.

The atmosphere is much different today.  There is no yelling and screaming, everyone is back on track.  The team has clearly taken what Benoit said yesterday to heart.  Everyone is working their hardest while still having fun (not too much fun, but celebrating when they score a fancy goal or something).

Like a few people who read yesterday’s article said, Benoit can’t yell at them everyday or the players will just start to tune him out.  It clearly seems like he knows how to run a team.  I still can’t believe the difference between this year’s practices and last year’s.  It’s like night and day.  You won’t see any strip shootout games happening this year.

The players appreciate a coach who treats them like men and not like children.  Like Drew Larman said last night at the library, they deserved the treatment they got [...]Read More

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Thursday Morning Amerks' Practice 10-23-2008

October 23, 2008 - By

Here we are again at the arena (my son’s favorite thing to do on a Thursday morning).  Practice isn’t under way yet, but there is someone on the ice…

Jordan Henry is skating by himself right now.  Doing some good ol’ fashion skating drills on his own.  He looks pretty good.  Hopefully, that knee sprain is getting healed up nicely.  He left the ice before Bob Janosz came out so, I am assuming at this point that he isn’t going to be skating with the team still.

Some new additions to the ice today.  Rory Fitzpatrick is practicing with the team today.  Let’s hope we see him on the ice tomorrow.  He may not be the best defenseman in the world, but he is our captain and our team’s elder and that is needed on the ice for this winless team.

Also on the ice today is Karl Stewart.  His immigration problems must have gotten resolved like Tyler Plante said they would.  Lastly, the newest member of the Amerks’ squad, Jacob Micflikier is here and ready to play.  Doning the number 41, let’s hope he has more heart than the 41 before him.  It’s funny to [...]Read More

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Rory Fitzpatrick Update

October 22, 2008 - By

Rory Fitzpatrick is unsure if he’s going to play on Friday night against the Quad City Flames, he’s feeling fine but is now day to day with his playing status up to the doctors.  Rory practiced with them team on Wednesday.

He suffered from a concussion during the first period last Saturday when the Rochester Americans played the Manitoba Moose.  The only real update I guess is that it was a concussion and it’s not an injury that will keep him out long.

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Meet Some Amerks' Players Tonight

October 22, 2008 - By

Every season, the Rochester Americans’ players go out on the town to many different places for fans to meet them and strike up a conversation or two.  I always enjoyed bringing my son to these events, he loves the events and always thinks it’s a great time to get to talk to his favorite hockey players.

The events for this year are getting underway tonight in a few ways:

First there is the best program that the Amerks offer the community (in my opinion), the “Reading PowerPlay” program.  A player and the Moose go to an area library and reads the children there a book.  Then, the player gives a demonstration of all the hockey equipment that the players have to wear during every game.  A child gets to go up and try it all on, which is always a funny site.  They then have a signing where the kids can each get up close with the player and the Moose.

Tonight, Rory FitzPatrick will be the player visiting the West Irondequoit Library at 7:00pm.  Don’t forget that the Reading Power Play is a way to get your Mooseketeer some points.

Don’t miss out on a chance to get [...]Read More

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Amerks Injury Update; Update on Fitzpatrick

October 19, 2008 - By

Rory Fitzpatrick was hit hard into the boards by Moose rookie winger Brandon Sawada on Saturday night, he may have suffered a concussion.  He’ll be examined by team doctors this week to determine his status.

If he is unable to play, the good news is that rookie Keaton Ellerby may finally be able to play.  He’s participated in all non contact drills at practices, so once he can grip his stick 100% he’s ready to play.

Other injuries:

Jordan Henry – knee, appears day to day

Stefan Meyer – groin, has not skated since opening night

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Amerks Lose 5th Straight; Familiar Story Lines

October 19, 2008 - By

The Rochester Americans lost two straight games this weekend against the Manitoba Moose and are now the only winless team in the American Hockey League.  It’s only five games into the season, morale amongst fans has already dropped, and we’re repeating the same story lines as last season.  It wasn’t supposed to be this way.

The Moose won on Saturday night 4-1, Tanner Glass scored the Amerks only goal at 10:40 of the first period.  It was assisted by Kenndal McArdle and Luke Beaverson.  It was the second goal of the season for Glass.  Chris Beckford-Tseu stopped 37 of 41 shots.

The previous night the Moose won 3-1, David Brine scored the Amerks only goal that night at 7:07 of the third.  It was assisted by Franklin MacDonald and Jason Garrison.  Tyler Plante stopped 28 of 30 shots.

The game on Friday night was tied 1-1 until the Amerks tried to clear it from deep within their own zone and Raymond Sawada kept the puck from crossing the blue line and two passes later Cullen slipped the puck under a diving Tyler Plante for the goal.

A bad mistake late in a game that was tied.  Like I said, [...]Read More

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Amerks Lose Home Opener to Crunch

October 11, 2008 - By

It may sound like a familiar story, the Rochester Americans lose to the Syracuse Crunch, but what sets this one apart from last season is that the team put in a solid effort.  The Crunch had a few lucky bounces, and the Amerks appeared to have scored a goal but the light never went on.  The final score was 4-3.

Maybe someone can help out on that one.  I believe it was in the second period, a shot appeared to have went into the net and bounced right back out.  The goal light did not go on, and very few people seemed to have noticed.

The team put in a solid effort, never gave up.  There was one point in the second period where it seemed like the game was going south, but they picked up the slack.  The guys did well against a more talented and faster Crunch.  The team is still new (7 rookies, 2 second year players among 18 players), once they get a few games together and have more game play experience we’ll hope for better results.

It was impressive seeing Benoit Groulx and Jason Cipolla working hard behind the bench.  Benoit was constantly [...]Read More

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