Author:Staff Writer
Christmas Is Over…Amerks Ready To Take On The Bulldogs 12-26-2008
Tonight, the Rochester Americans take on the Hamilton Bulldogs at the Blue Cross Arena. The game starts at 7:35PM and should have a pretty good size crowd as the post Christmas game usually does. Mike Broduer should be starting in goal tonight even after he slipped up during Sunday night’s game. Stefan Meyer should be …
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Amerks vs Lake Erie Monsters (LIVE Coverage)
In the words of Major League’s Harry Doyle, “In case you haven’t noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven’t, the Amerks have managed to win a few games, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.” The weather outside is frightful…so, I brought the laptop to the game so everyone at home who …
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Amerks Need To Beat Lake Erie
Tomorrow night the Amerks take on the Lake Erie Monsters for the second time in two weeks. They really need to, once again, get a solid win against the Monsters. The Amerks are actually starting to catch up to them in the rankings and a win tomorrow could mean the task is easier than expected. …
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Back To The Grind: Practice 12-17-2008
 After a well-deserved two day break, the Amerks are back on the ice today with a few additions. Shawn Matthias and Michal Repik are back from their call-ups to the Florida Panthers. They had great chemistry when playing together in Florida, I would like to see that transfer to the AHL. One major piece …
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Noah Welch Back To The Panthers
Noah Welch left the game tonight with all of his sticks and equipment in tow. He has finished his conditioning stint in Rochester and will be leaving now back to Sunrise, Florida. Noah played in all seven games since being assigned to Rochester. He had 3 assists while here. We will miss him at practices…he …
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Amerks Scare the Monsters In Cleveland
Only 13 seconds into the game, Stefan Meyer took on Nathan Smith of the Lake Erie Monsters. Mike Caruso just gave the puck away right next to the net. Lucky, Brodeur was ready and stopped the puck before anything bad could happen. A breakaway was stopped by Keaton Ellerby…but, he also got called for hooking. …
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Game #27: Amerks vs Peoria Rivermen at Blue Cross Arena
The Peoria Rivermen are in town today to play the Amerks at Blue Cross Arena, game time is 7:35pm. The Amerks are 3-3-1 in their past seven games making for the best stretch of the season so far. They’ve already tallied more points and wins this December compared to last years dreadful month. Tonight will …
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Amerks Sign Greg Classen
The first thing I noticed today when I sat down to watch practice was a new face on the ice. Greg Classen is here! I’m not sure if he is a PTO for the Amerks or if he is a Panthers’ signing for the year but, he is a vet that is severly needed on …
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Repik A Good Match For The NHL
Michal Repik quickly became one of my favorite players for the Amerks. He has been a star on a team that hasn’t seen much light. He is the Amerks’ scoring leader with six goals and eight assists in 24 games. Only 23:53 into his NHL debut and he scored his first goal on a rebound shot …
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Amerks Send The River Rats Back To The Sewer; Win 4-0
Mike Brodeur made his first start in goal with the Amerks a memorable one last night when he shutout the Albany River Rats. He made the Rats (who just beat the Norfolk Admirals 8-1 on Friday night) look like a mess on the ice. But, he wasn’t the only player who really stepped up to …
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Frolik Picks Up Two Points: Panthers Blank Rangers
The Florida Panthers blanked the Eastern Conference 1st place Rangers today. Craig Anderson made 37 saves, only further showing that he is the number one goaltender in Florida. He also made 43 saves in Friday’s shootout loss, also against the Rangers. He will be starting again on Tuesday when the Cats make a trip to …
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Amerks Still Searching For First Road Win…Don't Get The Win But, Take a Point
Sorry for the lack of reports on the Amerks’ games this week. The family was on vacation up in Toronto and with the holidays, it has been hard to get thing going. We will have a full week report after tonight’s game. The Amerks are currently playing the Toronto Marlies where they are fighting for …
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