Tag:Grand Rapids Griffins
Amerks Injury Updates and the Parker Suspension
The Amerks finished up their morning skate today after a day off yesterday and Ron Rolston gave us some updates on injuries to the team. Â The only “new injury” was Derek Whitmore who sat out today with a muscle strain but is expected back tomorrow. Jonathan Parker was suspended for one game for the high …
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Marcus Foligno and Jonathan Parker Suspended
Rochester Americans forwards Marcus Foligno and Jonathan Parker have each received suspensions from the American Hockey League based on actions during this past Sundays game against the Grand Rapids Griffins. Foligno was given a two game suspension as a consequence for boarding in the third period that was the cause of this fight. Â Foligno will …
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Video of Corey Tropp’s Hit on Landon Ferraro
It’s time for everyone to guess the legality of this hit that the Rochester Americans Corey Tropp delivered to Landon Ferraro of the Grand Rapids Griffins. Â Mitch Callahan of the Griffins went down the ice on a breakaway and as the play followed behind him you’ll see Tropp and Ferraro meet in front of the …
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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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The Hockey News Ranks Amerks to be 4th in the West
The Hockey News has published it’s preview of the American Hockey League’s 2011/2012 season and the Rochester Americans are ranked 4th in the West and based on those predictions would win the North Division. Â The rankings were put together by the D&C’s Kevin Oklobzija. Thanks to Admirals Roundtable for the rankings. Â Looking back at the …
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New Teams for Johnson, Bonneau and MacIntyre
Three players that made an impression in a Rochester Americans uniform last season have now moved on and found jobs with other teams. Jimmy Bonneau signed a one year deal with the Hamilton Bulldogs. Bonneau made headlines in the world of hockey fights last season when he fought Jon Mirasty four times in two games …
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Griffins Double Up Amerks to Halt Winning Streak
The Amerks had the odds stacked against them against Grand Rapids with majority of the teams defense either called up or injured. The Griffins were able to score six goals against the Amerks in their 6-3 win which also denied the Amerks the chance to clinch home ice advantage. The magic number is now one …
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Gameday: Amerks at Grand Rapids, First Round Home Ice With Win
A week ago the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2007, tonight they can clinch home ice advantage in the first round with a win against the Grand Rapids Griffins. Tyler Plante should get the start again tonight as he has been on a hot streak lately playing the best …
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Amerks Clinch Playoff Spot, A New Season Begins
Tyler Plante made 38 saves and shutout the Grand Rapids Griffins which clinched a spot in the playoffs for the Rochester Americans. It will be the Amerks first appearance in the post season since 2007 when they were defeated in the first round by the Hamilton Bulldogs who went on to win the Calder Cup. …
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Gameday: Amerks Host Griffins; Amerks News from this Week
The Amerks host the Grand Rapids Griffins tonight and it’s pretty simple, they need to win a Friday night home game! The Amerks have not won a Friday night home game since November 27th when they barely held on to beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The only game on a Friday they have won was a …
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Jimmy Bonneau vs Paul Crosty Fight Video
Jimmy Bonneau gave his face a nice four day rest before he dropped the gloves again on Saturday night in a fight against Paul Crosty of the Grand Rapids Griffins. Great scrap between the two. Crosty got a nice upper cut around the 30 second mark yet Bonneau was able to stay in it and …
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Amerks Spoil the Griffins Streak, Salak Wins his Tenth
The Amerks played spoilers on Saturday night by defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins and ending the Griffins nine game winning streak and also handed the Griffins their first home loss of the season. Alexander Salak won his 10th game of the season by saving 33 of the 34 shots he faced. Is it too early …
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