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Confidence is Key for the Amerks, They May Have it Back

April 13, 2010 - By

The Rochester Americans team that played in October and November was a much different team than the one that played down the stretch.  The team that played early in the season had a sort of swagger to them, some excitement and even appeared to be having fun.  The team did not lose their fourth game of the season until November 28th, the 20th game of the season.  At some point after that game the swagger slowly faded away.

After talking to a number of different players over the past week and watching practice on Tuesday morning I get the feeling that the swagger and confidence that has been talked about and also disappeared is back.  It’s pretty simple, you’re happy when you’re winning and you’re miserable when you’re losing.

I’ve watched a lot of practices in the mornings and the team that practiced on Tuesday morning looked to be a different team than the one I watched a few weeks ago.  The execution of drills, the passes, the shots and even the saves by Alexander Salak and Tyler Plante looked better.

It may have also helped that the coaches were more interactive and also giving a lot more specific directions.

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Seven Players Return to Amerks, Three Players Released

April 12, 2010 - By

The season is over for the Florida Panthers which means the return of players previously called up and also that the only way players will leave the Amerks lineup is with an injury.  The end of the Panthers season meant that seven players were sent to the Amerks for the playoffs.

Hershey Bears head Coach Mark French said to me back in January at the AHL All-Star game that he thought the Amerks were a really good team, “if the Panthers would leave them alone.”  Pretty strong statement from the coach of the best team in the league and now it’s time to see.

A few players were also released.  Corey Syvret, Alex Petizian and Andrew Lord were released.  Lord is rejoining his ECHL team the Wheeling Nailers.

The players returning to the Amerks are Shawn Matthias, Jason Garrison, Keaton Ellerby, Steve MacIntyre, Victor Oreskovich, Evgeny Dadonov and Tyler Plante.

There is some concern about the players getting back into the Amerks system, the different level of play and also some chemistry.  I’d say the hope is that after time in the NHL they’ll all be ready to accomplish something special in the AHL before some of them have full [...]Read More

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Gameday: Panthers Call Up Plante, Amerks in Syracuse

April 10, 2010 - By

The question about who would start the regular season finale tonight has been answered now that Tyler Plante has been called up to the Florida Panthers. Tomas Vokoun is sitting out with a back injury so Plante is called up to backup Scott Clemmenson.

At least the Panthers have been consistent with callups from game 1 of the season all the way through game 80.

Alexander Salak will obviously get the start tonight against the Syracuse Crunch. Who will backup Salak is a question mark, one option would be for Marc Cheverie who was recently signed to arrive in Rochester. Chris Beckford-Tseu has a game with the Florida Everblades tonight in Elmira in a possible series winning game.

Updated 1:35pm: The Amerks have signed goaltender Alex Petizian to an amateur tryout contract.  Here’s the blurb on Petizian that the Amerks sent out:

He just finished his senior season at St. Lawrence University, where he compiled a 5-5-3 record with a 3.12 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage in 13 games for the Saints. In 2008-09, the Kirkland, Quebec, nativehad an outstanding junior campaign for the Saints and his 2.18 goals against average was third in program history. Petizian started [...]Read More

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Gameday: Last Regular Season Home Game and Pink Jerseys

April 9, 2010 - By

Preview of Amerks Pink Jerseys

It’s really hard to believe that tonight is the last regular season home game of the 2009-2010 season for the Rochester Americans.  It really does feel like just a few weeks ago that everyone was excited about the start of the season.  It’s been a long roller coaster of a season but the bottom line is that the Amerks have spent the majority of it in second place and considered a top team in the league.

The Amerks are undefeated in regulation this season against tonight’s opponent the Toronto Marlies.  The Marlies did win the last game between the two teams in a shootout on March 28th.  The magic number for first round home advantage is one point in one of these final two games.  The other possible scenario is that the Abbotsford Heat need to lose one of their final two games.

Clay Wilson will be back in the lineup for the Amerks after playing in two games for the Florida Panthers.  Wilson has been the teams leading scorer against the Marlies this season with 4 goals and 6 assists in 7 games played.  The return of Wilson also meant that Matt [...]Read More

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Panthers Sign Cheverie to Add to Stockpile of Goalies

April 9, 2010 - By

Goalie Prospects at the Panthers 2009 Development Camp

The Florida Panthers are set with at least one position, goalies.  On Thursday the Florida Panthers signed Marc Cheverie to a two year entry level contract.  Cheverie just finished his junior year with the University of Denver Pioneers where he led the nation with 24 wins, six shutouts and a .937 save percentage.  The season ended for the Pionees with a loss to RIT in the NCAA regional semifinals.

“It’s great to have this done,” said general manager Randy Sexton. “He’s a good young goaltending prospect. He made himself a player. He went to Denver as a backup and became one of the top goalies in the NCAA.” (quote from On Frozen Pond)

I’m sure the Panthers worked to get him signed so they could get two years out of him on an entry level contract to see what he’s capable of at the pro level.  He will be at the Panthers training camp in September and possibly spend some time with the Amerks.

The signing of Cheverie does raise some questions about what the Panthers are going to do with all of these goalies.  The Panthers also have [...]Read More

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Griffins Double Up Amerks to Halt Winning Streak

April 8, 2010 - By

The Amerks had the odds stacked against them against Grand Rapids with majority of the teams defense either called up or injured.  The Griffins were able to score six goals against the Amerks in their 6-3 win which also denied the Amerks the chance to clinch home ice advantage.  The magic number is now one point.  The Amerks need either one point in one of their last two games to clinch home ice.  The other possibility is that they need the Abbotsford Heat to lose once in regulation in one their final two games.

Jordan Henry and Michael Caruso were the teams top two defensemen on Wednesday and had assistance from Luke Beaverson, Matt Duffy, Carl Hudson and Corey Syvret.  Those guys work hard at what they do but that’s more of an ECHL calibre defense than that of a 2nd place AHL team.  Rory Fitzpatrick did not make the trip, I assume he’s resting up his groin for the weekend.

Here’s the teams official recap:

For Immediate Release
April 7, 2010

GRIFFINS DOUBLE UP AMERKS TO HALT WINNING STREAK

(Rochester, NY)… The Grand Rapids Griffins scored twice in each period en route to a 6-3 win over the [...]Read More

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Gameday: Amerks at Grand Rapids, First Round Home Ice With Win

April 7, 2010 - By

A week ago the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2007, tonight they can clinch home ice advantage in the first round with a win against the Grand Rapids Griffins.  Tyler Plante should get the start again tonight as he has been on a hot streak lately playing the best hockey of his pro career.  The game plan on the board in the Amerks locker room should be simple, play 60 minutes like they have been doing and good things will happen.

The team they’ll face in the first round is still up in the air between the Manitoba Moose and Abbotsford Heat.  The Moose won their game on Tuesday night pulling within two points of the Heat.  The preferred team to play would be the Abbotsford Heat, even though the team would have to travel across the country.

The Amerks finish up their season at home on Friday night against the Toronto Marlies and on the road in Syracuse on Saturday.  Playoff tickets are also on sale and the tentative dates tossed around for games 1 and 2 (assuming Amerks get home ice) will be Thursday April 15th and Saturday April 17th.

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Tyler Plante Named AHL Reebok Player of the Week

April 5, 2010 - By

Tyler Plante has been playing at his best in net for the Amerks over the past month and it’s paying off for him not only in wins but also awards from the AHL.  He was named goalie of the month for March and is now named player of the week for last week when he was undefeated.

Heading into the playoffs Plante is familiar with this time of year.  In his final season playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL he led them to the finals.

April 5, 2010
For Immediate Release

ROCHESTER GOALTENDER TYLER PLANTE NAMED REEBOK/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass… The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans goaltender Tyler Plante has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Apr. 4, 2010. Plante was 3-0-0 with a 1.30 goals-against average and a .961 save percentage, including wins over the top two teams in the entire league.

Plante began the week with a 37-save performance at Grand Rapids on Wednesday, leading the Americans to a 3-0 victory and clinching a berth in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs. Plante then stopped 32 of 33 shots on Friday in [...]Read More

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Plante and Mink Lead Amerks to Win Against Bears

April 3, 2010 - By

Tyler Plante made 32 saves, including this excellent save pictured above on Alexandre Giroux, to lead the Amerks to a 3-1 win over the Hershey Bears in a rare Friday night win.  A two goal performance by Graham Mink and an empty net goal by Mike York was enough for the offense to keep the Amerks ahead the entire game.

As the game went on and the 4,789 fans in attendance became more and more aware that the team could just pull out a win it became louder and sounded more like a crowd of over 7,000.  A 60 minute performance by every player on the team led to a win over the AHL’s number one team, the Hershey Bears.

After the game Amerks head coach Benoit Groulx said he thought it was the teams best 60 minute performance this season.  It only took 75 games to get that performance but now is the time to do that heading into the playoffs.

Graham Mink seems to be back into his groove with two goals on Friday night and he also had two assists this past Wednesday against the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Tyler Plante said that it felt like playoff [...]Read More

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Gameday: Bears Going for History and Amerks Injuries, Additions, Releases

April 2, 2010 - By

The Amerks have a chance to be a part of history again this season as the Hershey Bears go for the AHL record for most wins in a season.  The Bears are currently tied with the previous record holder the Binghamton Senators who set the record at 57 wins during the 1992-1993 season.  Rochester has been horrible on Friday nights al season so if there was ever a night to break out of that cycle it’d be tonight.

A win would not only be exciting but a huge boost of morale to the team heading into the last few games and the playoffs.  The Bears are at this point considered the favorites to win the Calder Cup yet again.  Anything can happen though, here’s hoping an upset occurs tonight!

Tyler Plante has been the go to goalie for the Amerks in recent weeks and there’s no reason he would not get the start tonight.  In 7 starts in March he was 5-1-1 with a 1.88 GAA and .942 save percentage.  The only way to stop the Bears from scoring 1.88 GAA and .942 save percentage.  The only way to stop the Bears from scoring though would be to put a [...]Read More

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Tyler Plante Named AHL Goalie of the Month for March

April 1, 2010 - By

The shutout performance by Tyler Plante last night helped the Amerks clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2007 and it also helped earn him recognition as AHL goalie of the month for March.

Plante finished the month with a 5-1-1 record in 7 starts and 5-3-1 in 9 decisions overall. A 1.88 goals against average and .942 save percentage also complinated his win/loss record.

If there was ever a time to be on top of your game it’s right now heading into the end of the season and the playoffs. Plante had missed time earlier in the season with a knee injury after a solid start.

The Amerks have two tough games this weekend against Hershey at home on Friday and on the road against Hamilton on Saturday.

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Amerks Clinch Playoff Spot, A New Season Begins

April 1, 2010 - By

Tyler Plante made 38 saves and shutout the Grand Rapids Griffins which clinched a spot in the playoffs for the Rochester Americans.  It will be the Amerks first appearance in the post season since 2007 when they were defeated in the first round by the Hamilton Bulldogs who went on to win the Calder Cup.

Chris Taylor scored his 16th goal of the year on the power play from Repik and Mink in the first period.  Evgeny Dadonov scored his 16th and 17th goals of the season in the second period to give the Amerks a comfortable lead.

The shutout for Plante was his third of the season.  Heading down the stretch of the final five games there’s still no clear number one goalie for the playoffs but it seems as if Plante is trying to make a case for himself.

And with the playoffs comes a new season where anything can happen and that’s what we have to hope for.  The players and coaches set a goal at the end of last season to make the playoffs and they have done just that.  It’s time to set a new goal, playing into the month of June!

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