Tag:Evan Rankin
Amerks Gameday Notes, Lineup and Injury Updates
The biggest news in Rochester other than Kodak filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy is that Michael Ryan is back in the lineup for the Rochester Americans. Â The last appearance of Michael Ryan on a gameday was October 16th when he was on the ice for warmups but didn’t come out for the game. Â It was …
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Michael Ryan Returns, Evan Rankin ECHL Trade and One Hundred Thousand Amerks Fans
The last time Michael Ryan played a game was October 14th against the Lake Erie Monsters and has since missed 35 games due to a mystery injury/illness/something or another. Â If everything goes according to plan he’ll skate to the ice tonight against the Oklahoma City Barons. Â The last time he was expected to return was …
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Injury Updates but No Timeframe for Ryan, MacKenzie or Rankin
As of writing this there are three Rochester Americans players still out with injuries, Michael Ryan, Matt MacKenzie and Evan Rankin. Â I guess we could also include Colin Stuart on this list even though he’s still on the Sabres roster and has not been sent back down yet. Â So here’s a quick update on these …
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Gameday Notes: Amerks vs Bulldogs; Big Crowd Expected
The Amerks have a chance to take first back first place in the North Division with a win tonight over the Hamilton Bulldogs, a team they’ve had difficulty beating so far in six games this season. Â The Bulldogs have 12 wins this season and five of those have been against the Rochester Americans. Â Both teams …
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Taylor Chorney Hit on Amerks Evan Rankin
During the December 27th game between the Rochester Americans and Oklahoma City Barons the hit in the video below took Evan Rankin out of the game and he did not return. Â He had to be helped to the ice by the trainer and missed the game the next night on December 28th. Â I may be …
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Amerks Extend Win Streak to Three; Rankin Down; Back at it Tonight
The Amerks travelled to to play a two game set against the Oklahoma City Barons and they came out on top of the first game with a 4-3 win in overtime. Â The team was up 2-1 before the Barons scored two goals in 56 seconds and then Paul Szczechura scored halfway through the third to …
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Grit, Guts and Goaltending Leads to Amerks 4-1 Win
The story leading up to the Rochester Americans vs Lake Erie Monsters game on Wednesday night was that the Amerks were short on players with what seems like half the team up with the Buffalo Sabres. Â On paper there wasn’t much hope for the game considering they’re a squad that at times has had problems …
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Amerks Need Some Players with 163 Man Games Lost Already
Here we are in late December and the offensive side of the Rochester Americans lineup has just about dried up and as of this morning the team is short on players heading into tonights game against the Lake Erie Monsters. Â Based on the Amerks roster that played on Sunday minus Whitmore and Foligno they have …
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Losing Texas Trip Ends Today Against Houston; Stuart Injured and Out a Month
When fans begin to panic there’s often another voice that will say ‘it’s only December’ or ‘there’s still 48 more games to be played’ but things are starting to look very bleak for this Rochester Americans team. Â The Amerks were shot down big time by the Texas Stars on Saturday night by the final score …
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Amerks Lose in Overtime to the Rampage, 10th Loss by One Goal
There’s almost always more than one way to look at a game, especially a loss. Â You can look at it as being a close game and getting a point on the road is acceptable or you can start to pull your hair out due to frustration at the apparent downhill slide. Â The Amerks have now …
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Amerks Add Rob Bordson to the Lineup from Trenton; Gameday Notes
The Amerks have been in need of players and offense and they’ve acquired Rob Bordson on loan from the Trenton Titans in hopes he could be that guy. Â Bordson is a 23yr old 2nd year pro who plays left wing. Â In his short career he’s already been traded from the Ducks to the Flyers (along …
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Turnovers a Factor in Amerks 3-2 Loss to the Bulldogs
The Amerks have played two games this weekend and so far they’ve lost to one of the better teams in the conference and now the worst team in the conference. Â The Bulldogs got their first win in seven games on Saturday against the Amerks, one of the only teams in the league that they can …
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