Author:Keith Wozniak
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“The Wozniak Weekly” is a weekly feature that is now part of Amerks.com, the first was released today and is about how great the Reading Power Play program is. We’ve all read about the team on the ice, so we’re going to try and cover other topics other than just winning and losing games. Read …
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Videos of Saturday Night Fights
Riley Emmerson, Mike Duco, Tanner Glass, Jon Mirasty, Ryan Garlock, and Dan Smith.. A Saturday night of fights between the Rochester Americans and Syracuse Crunch! I think I shrunk them down too much and lost some quality, will work on uploading clearer videos later. Mike Duco vs Ryan Garlock Round 1 – Jon Mirasty vs …
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Jason Garrison Rejoining Amerks in Hershey
Jason Garrison flew to St Louis where he played with the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, and is flying back on Sunday to rejoin the Amerks in Hershey when they play the Bears. If the Panthers injury problems continue he could be well on his way to accumulating the most frequent flyer miles this season.
Panthers Call up Jason Garrison
The Florida Panthers called up rookie defensemen Jason Garrison from the Rochester Americans after Friday nights game against the Quad City Flames. Garrison has been the leading defensemen for the Amerks in the first six games of the season with a goal and three assists. He’ll be a temporary replacement for Bryan Allen who is …
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Rory Fitzpatrick Update
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 …
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Amerks' Tuesday Practice; Meyer Returns
There is a new face on the ice today. That face stands about a full head above all the other players. Looks like the Amerks are making good with their promise to get us a guy who can plow through goons like Mirasty (Syracuse Crunch) with one fluid punch. This beast’s name is Riley Emmerson. …
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Collect Amerk Player Photo's
If you were able to attend the Amerks fun fest you were able to collect glossy phoot’s from each of the players. For anyone who’s into collecting autographs and memorabilia these are excellent. Every player has a signature pad that is a stack of the glossy photo’s of themselves that they can easily autograph and …
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David Shantz Assigned to Dayton Bombers
The Florida Panthers assigned goalie David Shantz to the Dayton Bombers on Monday. I’m sure many Amerk fans will get a laugh from the second line of the article below. We still believe in Shantz and wish him the best of luck in Dayton! Below is from DaytonBombers.com NHL’s Florida Panthers Assign Goalie to Bombers …
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Amerks Monday Practice; Short Chat with Curt Styres
The Amerks returned to practice this morning after a trip to Winnepeg over the weekend where they lost two games against the Manitoba Moose. Tanner Glass and Jason Garrison have been the two best players this season, it’s noticeable in practice as well. Any time you see a great play it’s one of them. Amerks …
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Amerks Injury Update; Update on Fitzpatrick
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. …
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Amerks Lose 5th Straight; Familiar Story Lines
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. …
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Prospects in the Everblades
The Florida Everblades are the ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. They are also the AHL affiliate of the Rochester Americans and Albany River Rats. The Everblades start their 08/09 regular season on Friday night against the Charlotte Checkers. Incidentally, the Checkers just sign Amerks alumni Sean McMorrow. A number of players …
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