Tag:Jay McKee
Grading the 2011-2012 Amerks Roster
It’s time to finally post our grades for the 2011-2012 Amerks roster and no, it’s not a mistake that it’s the end of June. Â Once the season is over interest pretty much fades and so does traffic, even when new content is posted. Â This is the time of year that there’s also renewed interest in …
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Jay McKee Not Returning as an Amerks Assistant Coach
There’s just over two weeks until the start of free agency and the Buffalo Sabres will have a big task on their hands in rebuilding the Rochester Americans roster. Â One of the many changes ahead was disclosed on Monday when it was announced that Jay McKee would not be brought back as an assistant coach. …
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Amerks vs Barons Again.. Pre Game Notes and Thoughts
The Amerks lost on Thursday by three goals and they’ll get another crack tonight at the Barons. Â The difference between the Amerks and Barons was defense and goaltending. Â The Barons were able to keep the puck clear of their zone and advance the play which ultimately lead to goals scored. Â Yann Danis was also great …
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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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Jay McKee Adjusting to Life Behind the Bench
Here’s a great article from Matthew Coller on WGR 550 about former Rochester American and Buffalo Sabre’s defenseman Jay McKee who is adjusting to life behind the bench as a coach. Â It’s still way too early to say how he’s doing but from having watched many practices this season he’s always engaged and a big …
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Chadd Cassidy and Jay McKee to be #Amerks Assistant Coaches
It’s been a slow end to the month of August for any type of real hockey news but thanks to USA Hockey we’ve officially learned that Chadd Cassidy will be one of two Rochester Americans assistant coaches. How was Cassidy chosen for the job? I think that’s a simple answer, he worked as an assistant …
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