Author:Keith Wozniak
Amerks Sign Ryan Grimshaw; Catenacci Out; Season is on the Line
The Amerks are on the road tonight against the Hamilton Bulldogs, a team they have only beat twice out of nine games so far this season. Â If the Amerks are going to make the postseason they’ll need to win at least four out of their last five games. Â If there was a way to paint …
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Foligno Back for his Final Games as a Rochester American; Tropp Sent Down Too
The Buffalo Sabres were eliminated from any post season chances on Thursday night so they have sent Marcus Foligno and Corey Tropp back to the Amerks. Â The two players will join the Amerks in Hamilton for the game on Saturday night. I think it’s safe to say these final five games for Rochester will be …
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Amerks Season has Faded Fast; Not Much Hope with 5 Games Remaining
The Buffalo Sabres were officially eliminated from the playoffs on Thursday night and that offers a very distant glimmer of hope for the post season chances of the Rochester Americans. Â The Amerks are currently in 11th place and two points behind the eighth place Houston Aeros. Â The only chance the Amerks likely have of gaining …
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Amerks Lose in Overtime; League Leading 23rd Game in Overtime
The good thing about the game on Wednesday night is that Amerks finally scored a goal after a drought of seven periods and over 147 minutes of play. Â Luke Adam was in the penalty box for goaltender interference and Evan Rankin scored shorthanded for his 12th goal of the season. Â One other good thing is …
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Amerks Loss to the Heat on Tuesday Night (with video)
The Heat completely outplayed the Amerks and won the game 4-0. Â That’s the only recap needed. Â Rochester has now gone six straight periods without scoring a goal and has been shutout two games in a row for the first time all season. Â The loss puts the Amerks in a three way tie for 10th place …
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Catenacci and Knapp Sign Entry Level Contracts
There’s seven games left in the Amerks regular season and they’ll have some potential fresh feet in Dan Catenacci who’ll join the team on the road as a forward fresh out of juniors. Â We’ll find out tonight if he suits up and who sits out. Â It’s doubtful that goalie Connor Knapp will see any action …
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Amerks Lose in Shootout to the Crunch (with shootout and fight videos)
The Amerks failed to win the game but getting one out of two points against a team not in your conference is better than not getting anything at all. Â Rochester had a lot of chances to score goals throughout the second period but continued to hit the posts and give the Crunch too much room …
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Video of the Friday Night Crunch Win Over the Amerks
The Amerks had the chance to win on Friday night but a costly turnover, failed power play attempt and a foolish penalty cost them the game. Â The Crunch are in the hunt for the playoffs as much as the Amerks are and they took full advantage of every chance in the game. Â The game also …
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Playoff Ticket Prices for Amerks First Two Rounds; Brayden McNabb Called Up
The first bit of news out this morning is that the Sabres have called up Brayden McNabb on an emergency basis to fill in for Tyler Myers who has been suspended for three games. Â It had to be a coin flip between McNabb and TJ Brennan as both have been playing great lately and capable …
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Video Highlights of Amerks 3-1 Win Over the Senators
The Amerks need every win they can get and continued to do that on Friday night with a 3-1 win over the Binghamton Senators to move into eighth place, at least for the time being.  Paul Szczechura, Luke Adam and Derek Whitmore are three players the Amerks need to rely on for scoring and they did just …
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View the Amerks Clear Day Roster; Drew Schiestel to the Texas Stars
The biggest news of the day is that Drew Schiestel has been assigned to the Texas Stars. Â He had been an odd man out defenseman for much of the season never fully recovered from a knee injury. Â He also made a few costly mistakes in games and was sat out after those were made. Â Based …
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Video Highlights from Amerks Shootout Win Over the Marlies
The Amerks won their second game in a row on Sunday against the Toronto Marlies in a home and home series. Â The two games gave the Amerks a much needed four points in the standings and also proved again that they can compete with the best when they want to. Â The videos below feature fights, …
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