Amerks Can't Make It Four Straight In Syracuse
The Rochester Americans lost in the final minute of the game against the Syracuse Crunch last night. They have now lost the last eight games played against the Crunch.
The Race to Stay Out of Last Place
As the season winds down and many teams around the American Hockey League are scrambling for points in the final games to make the playoffs, the Rochester Americans are hoping to finish the last seven games strong to stay out of last place. The Amerks are currently at 56 points, trailing the Lowell Devils and Norfolk Admirals …
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David Jarram Signs ATO With Amerks
Right Wing David Jarram signed an ATO with the Amerks yesterday. He has 11 goals and 7 assists for 18 points in the OHL this season. Let’s hope he can make the impact that Tommy Goebel did in his short time in Rochester.
Tommy Goebel Released From ATO
Forward Tommy Goebel was released from his ATO today. In five games with the Rochester Americans Goebel scored two goals and three assists for five points. With five points in five games, the Amerks should be interested in giving Goebel a long term look dispite his size.
Four Recent Signings
Here’s a few more recent transactions over the past few days, we’re a few days behind schedule around these parts. 04/01/08 Jason Garrison: Signed a two-year deal with the Florida Panthers. Don’t think Garrison should spend too much money on sunblock, though, what with the winters in Rochester being what they are and all. In …
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Rochester rallies to defeat Binghamton in a shootout
From the Democrat and Chronicle Kevin Oklobzija • Staff writer • March 31, 2008 While Derek Smith and the Binghamton Senators celebrated his short-handed goal midway through the second period, a very loud clatter could be heard coming from the runway behind the Rochester Americans bench. Having been among the five Amerks on the ice …
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Rookies, Plante Lead Amerks Over Griffins
Amerks.com – The Rochester Americans beat the Grand Rapid Griffins 5-2 tonight at the Van Andel Arena. The Amerks second win in a row improves the team’s record to 22-40-6-4 on the year. The teams rookies stepped up big in tonights game. Marc-Andre Gragnani had two goals to put him as the team leader in …
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Tyler Plante Perfect In Shootout To Beat Moose
Tyler Plante stopped five of five shots in a shootout tonight to finally put away the Manitoba Moose 5-4. Drew Larman scored the lone goal in the shootout to put the Amerks ahead.
Luke Beaverson vs Greg Classen
Here’s a video of the fight between newcomer Luke Beaverson of the Amerks vs Greg Classen of the Manitoba Moose.
New Potential Owner of Amerks and Knighthawks
The NLL Insider is reporting that the new owner of the Rochester Americans and Rochester Knighthawks will be Curt Styres. An announcement could happen by the end of the week. Styres, a Six Nations resident, is a huge finanacial backer of local lacrosse and hockey clubs in the Six Nations community, and currently also serves …
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Amerks Stomped by the Moose
The Amerks lost yet again to the Manitoba Moose, this time by the final score of 4-1. The Moose have won the past 11 contests between the two teams dating back to the 06/07 season. The two teams play again on Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. Clark MacArthur had the first scoring chance of …
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Derek Whitmore Signed by Sabres
Forward Derek Whitmore signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday after completing his four-year career at Bowling Green. An undrafted free agent, Whitmore had a career-high 27 goals and added 10 assists in 38 games as a senior, A native of Rochester, he finished his NCAA career with 103 points (70 goals, …
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