Typically game day skates are optional and a majority of the time everyone is on the ice, except for today.  Missing from the ice is Drew Larman, Dan Collins, Mike Caruso, Rory Fitzpatrick, Karl Stewart, and Michal Repik.  Fitzpatrick isn’t expected to play tonight which would explain his absence.

The Amerks will have a new defensemen on the ice soon when Matt Duffy from the University of Maine arrives.  U of Maine was eliminated on Sunday in the Hockey East playoffs in a 6-2 loss against Boston.  Duffy was selected by Florida Panthers in round 4 and #104 overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.    In 39 games this season he had 7 goals and 10 assists along with 64 penalty minutes.  He’s listed at 6′ and 201lbs.

A player that is finally back on the ice is Tanner Glass.  Glass is recovering from a shoulder injury and expects to be playing again by the end of the month.  In 44 games played this season Tanner has 4 goals, 9 assists, and 100 penalty minutes.  For as long as he’s been out of action he’s still third on the team in penalty minutes.

The Amerks are currently on a six [...]Read More