Author:Staff Writer
It's Hockey Night in Rochester!
The Amerks play the Syracuse Crunch tonight for the 2008-2009 home opener. The game starts at 7:35pm at the Blue Cross Arena. I went down to practice today to see what the team would look like on a game day. Last year, whenever I was at a game day practice it just looked like kids …
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Amerks' Fun Fest a Success
Today, the Amerks held their first Fun Fest at Blue Cross Arena. My husband and I brought our son down to see what was going on. It was a great time for all of us. At 1:00 when the doors opened there were plenty of kids getting their skates on who were very excited to …
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Ryan Hand and Nine Others Cut From Amerks
Today the Amerks cut down the roster by ten players. Most of the players everyone thought were going to be gone but, one stands out as a shocker for a lot of fans…Ryan James Hand. Hand was the player all the fans wanted to keep around. He was kind to people and just a general …
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Amerks Fall To Crunch 5-2 In Preseason Matchup
The Amerks lost to the Syracuse Crunch tonight 5-2 in their first preseason game. Everyone knew they could look forward to a few fights tonight and I’m sure a lot of people wanted to see (or hear about) Ryan James Hand take on Jon “Nasty” Mirasty. But, who was ready for the four fights that …
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Stefan Meyer Accepts Panthers Offer
Stefan Meyer accepted the Florida Panthers offer today to continue playing for the organization. The terms of the contract aren’t known to LetsGoAmerks at this time, but we have to assume he will be in Rochester once again for the upcoming season. Meyer was a key player last season playing in 70 games where he notched …
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Panthers Trade Jokinen, Effects Amerks
The NHL held it’s 2008 entry level draft on Friday night in Ottawa and the night did indirectly impact the Amerks. Olli Jokinen has been on the chopping block in Florida almost every season for the past eight years. This year it actually happened. The Florida Panthers traded Olli Jokinen to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for defenseman Keith Ballard …
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Kaleta And Weber To Make Apperance At Red Wings Game
Two of the 2007-08 Amerks will be in attendance at the Rochester Red Wings baseball game tomorrow night (May 30th). Forward, Patrick Kaleta and defenseman, Mike Weber will be raising money for the Pirate Toy Fund. Kaleta and Weber will sign autographs for free from 6:00 to 6:55 p.m. and then 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. …
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Mike Caruso Signs with Panthers
From GuelphStorm.com: Mike Caruso Signs with Panthers The Florida Panthers signed defenceman Mike Caruso to an entry-level contract on Thursday. The 20-year-old Caruso, a 2006 fourth-round pick by the Panthers, recently completed his fourth full season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Guelph Storm. The Mississauga native totaled 34 points, 10 goals and …
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Sale of Rochester Americans Final
From the D&C: The American Hockey League unanimously approved the majority sale of the Rochester Americans to Curt Styres today. The board of governors voted on the sale this morning in Chicago at its annual spring meeting. The sale clears the way for the Amerks to finalize a sole affiliation with the NHL’s Florida Panthers. …
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Martin Lojek To Europe
Defenseman Martin Lojek is signing a one-year contract with a team in the Czech Republic. In 72 games played in the 2007-08 season, Lojek scored 6 goals and 5 assists for 11 points.
Tyler Plante Has Surgery
Goaltender Tyler Plante is currently in Florida having surgery. One can only assume it is on his shoulder that was ailing him throughout the end of the season.
Franklin MacDonald Sent To Everblades
Defenseman Franklin MacDonald has been reassigned to the Florida Everblades. Jordan Henry is also expected to leave for the Everblades before the end of the week for their playoff stint. Tyler Plante was also added to the ‘Blades playoff roster but, will most likely be in Rochester until the last game on Sunday night.