Tag:David Leggio
Gameday: First Place Amerks at Toronto Marlies
It feels like we just walked out of the War Memorial but it’s already time to think about aother Rochester Americans game. They travelled to Toronto last night after the game where they’re scheduled to play the Marlies at 3pm. Three games in three nights and by the time Sunday is over it’ll have been …
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Florida to Finland and Back, David Leggio is Closer to Home and His Dream
David Leggio might be a new name to some Rochester Americans fans but the 27 year old undrafted goalie has traveled the world with success and plans to continue that here in town. The Williamsville, NY native is living the dream playing as a prospect for his favorite team growing up, the Buffalo Sabres. He’s played in …
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Gameday: Crunch visit Amerks, Leggio Changing Positions?
The Rochester Americans finish up their stretch of four games in six nights when they host the Syracuse Crunch at 7:05pm at Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks are .500 right now at 2-2 and the Crunch are undefeated 2-0. After losing their first two games of the season being outscored 10-3 the Amerks have won …
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Gameday Thoughts and Lineup: Griffins at Amerks
The Amerks are coming off of their first win on the season on Friday night when they defeated the Lake Erie Monsters by the score of 3-1. Â The team played a better game offensively connecting more passes which resulted in less costly turnovers. The Griffins and Pirates didn’t play each other at all last season …
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Amerks Score Some Goals and Record Their First Win
The Amerks played it simple, score goals to take a lead instead of trying to play catch up and it resulted in their first win of the season. Â Once the team had the lead they definitely appeared to play with more confidence than as seen during the first two games of the season. Greg Mauldin …
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Gameday: Amerks at Monsters, Scoring Will be a Necessity
The Rochester Americans are about to face off against the Lake Erie Monsters, you can listen to the game live on WHTK 1280AM 107.3FM or whtk.com. Â Both teams have lost their first two games and are looking for their first win of the season. Â In two losses the Amerks have have tallied an amazing 10 …
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Bulldogs Outplay the Amerks and Win 5-2
The first game of the Terry Pegula owned Rochester Americans is in the books, now it’s time to figure out how to erase it from the history books. Â The Bulldogs easily defeated the Amerks by the final score of 5-2. If you look at the stat sheet it shows Amerks had 32 shots on goal …
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Amerks Start the Season Tonight at Bulldogs
The wait is finally over, the Rochester Americans will begin the 2011-2012 season tonight on the road against the Hamilton Bulldogs. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00pm in Copps Coliseum, you can listen to the game on 1280 WHTK or visit ahllive.com and pay $6.99. A lot has happened in the off season. The Buffalo …
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Video and Updates from Amerks Morning Practice
The Amerks spent a lot of time during practice today working on full line drills, really getting into game day mode. Â One line that appeared to be getting more time than others was Derek Whitmore, Travis Turnbull and Zack Kassian. Â Some other line combinations were Michael Ryan, Colin Stuart and Mark Voakes.. Marcus Foligno and …
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Amerks Goalie Drew MacIntyre Signed to Play for a Winner
The first of many free agents signed during the offseason by the Buffalo Sabres were three players who will have a big impact on the Rochester Americans. They signed goaltender Drew MacIntyre as well as forwards Derek Whitmore and Colin Stuart. MacIntyre was one of the top AHL free agent goaltenders available so it was …
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Regier Addresses Rochester Americans Goaltending and Scoring
Since it was made official that the Buffalo Sabres had bought the Rochester Americans and the roster was analyzed the need for scoring was pointed as a weak spot in the lineup for Rochester. Â After discussing the signing of Jhonas Enroth, Darcy Regier talked to the media and as usual Rochester was brought up and …
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Amerks 2011-2012 Roster as of July 19th
As the summer goes on I’ll keep updating the Rochester Americans expected lineup as players are signed to contracts. Â Many speculate that Ales Kotalik and Shaone Morrisonn will be sent down to Rochester to hide their salaries but until that happens they’ll be kept off of this lineup. Â This roster still has a need for …
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