Author:Keith Wozniak
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[Sabres.com] Zach Redmond, Brad Dexter join Sabres hockey staff
Sabres sign defenseman Jimmy Schuldt
The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Jimmy Schuldt to a one-year two-way contract for the 2021/2022 season. He’s expected to be on the Rochester Americans blue line. Schuldt played in 38 games with the AHL Henderson Silver Knights and tallied 14 points (6+8). The season prior he played in 52 games and tallied 21 points (6+15) …
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Sean Malone is Returning to the Sabres Organization
Sean ‘Mugsy’ Malone is returning to the Buffalo Sabres organization after a season away with the Nashville Predators. The 26yr old center and West Seneca native was originally drafted 159th overall in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL draft. He has signed a one-year two-way contract with the Sabres to return back home. Over …
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Tracking the 2021-2022 Amerks Roster
A new and full American Hockey League season is full speed ahead after two consecutive seasons without a Calder Cup being awarded. The last team to win a Calder Cup was the Charlotte Checkers in 2019. The Rochester Americans 2021/2022 regular season will start Sunday October 17, 2021 on the road in Utica with the …
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Jack Quinn stands out in debut in Amerks shootout win
The Rochester Americans played their first home game on a Thursday night in almost 10 years and the spotlight of the night goes to Jack Quinn who played in his first professional game. He was on the ice for opening face off paired with veteran forwards JS Dea and Remi Elie. He had an assist …
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Amerks add three players on professional tryouts
The Rochester Americans signed three more players today to professional tryouts (PTO). They added defensemen Griffin Luce and Alec McCrea along with forward Ryan Scarfo. Why the addition of more players? The Buffalo Sabres hope to return to practice Tuesday but also have nine players on the COVID-19 protocol list. Rasmus Dahlin was just added …
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Amerks sign veteran Michael Mersch to a PTO
The Rochester Americans make a move today signing veteran forward and former Calder Cup champion Michael Mersh to a professional tryout (PTO). Mersh was drafted in the 4th round of the 2011 NHL draft by the Los Angeles Kings and has played in 377 regular season AHL games. In his second season with the Manchester …
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Process, Not outcome. A young Amerks teams shows promise in opening loss.
The Rochester Americans opened their 65th season with a 3-2 loss to the Utica Comets in an empty Blue Cross Arena. It was as surreal as one would think. A closed parking garage, no one preaching from the sidewalk before entering the building, an empty atrium, empty hallways, and no high fives from the Moose. …
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Amerks season preview: “We want to be miserable to play against”
Welcome to most unusual opening night for the Rochester Americans as they start the 65th season. We’re all burned out reading about how things are unusual and that nothing is normal but it has to be said. To write like a 32 game schedule only playing against three other teams without any fans at home …
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Amerks Announce 2021 Regular Season Schedule
[Amerks Press Release] (Rochester, NY) – The Rochester Americans announced today their schedule for the 2020-21 American Hockey League regular season, presented exclusively by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. The Amerks will open their 65th AHL season – and 39th as the primary affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres – on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Utica …
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New York Post: AHL Players Begging for Help
The New York Post published an article Saturday evening that paints a picture of a dire financial situation in the American Hockey League that has players “begging” for help. February 5 is the expected start date for league play but there’s still work to do. According to the article there is no current agreement in …
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Former Amerk Tyler Randell Announces Retirement
Former Rochester Americans forward and former Boston Bruins draft pick Tyler Randell has announced his retirement from hockey, this time after nine professional seasons. Tyler Randell played two full seasons, his final two seasons, with the Rochester Americans and was a great piece of the puzzle towards team success. Last season he played in 22 …
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