Tag:Remi Elie
Jack Quinn stands out in debut in Amerks shootout win
The Rochester Americans played their first home game on a Thursday night in almost 10 years and the spotlight of the night goes to Jack Quinn who played in his first professional game. He was on the ice for opening face off paired with veteran forwards JS Dea and Remi Elie. He had an assist …
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Recap: Two Goals for Eric Cornel and a Perfect PK
It wasn’t the prettiest of wins but it was a team effort and an entertaining hockey game from start to finish. Eric Cornel and a perfect penalty kill carried the Rochester Americans to a 4-2 win over the Laval Rocket. The Amerks finished the season series perfect against Laval with a 4-0 record against them …
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Recap: Amerks Weekend Saved by Luukkonen
This weekend belonged to rookie goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with back to back wins for the Rochester Americans. He was perfect Saturday night in the shootout and then made two massive saves in the last 35 seconds of the game Sunday afternoon to complete the winning weekend. It wasn’t a perfect weekend but it was a …
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Recap: Amerks Lose in Charlotte
The game Tuesday night in Charlotte started off on the right path with Rasmus Asplund scoring just 41 seconds into game but they were only able to hold onto the lead for less than half a period. Charlotte was the better team throughout and won 4-2 to extend the Amerks losing streak to three games. …
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Amerks Riding a Winning Streak Following All-Star Break
Losing streak? What losing streak? The Rochester Americans return to action tonight following the All-Star break to kick off the final 33 games of the season riding a three game winning streak. Two of the last three games had some moments but each game was a couple steps in the right direction following a dreaded …
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Recap: Amerks Win in OT with Four Different Goal Scorers
The Rochester Americans put together a win for the second Friday in a row against the Belleville Senators and again they had to work for it. Remi Elie scored the game winning goal at 1:01 into overtime to award Rochester the 4-3 win. Sean Malone and JS Dea had two point nights (goal and an …
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Preview: Amerks New Years Eve Game in Utica
The Rochester Americans (20-7-2-2) are on the road this afternoon in Utica (19-10-2-2) for an early evening game to finish off the 2019 calendar year. It’s a rare Tuesday game and an unusual 5pm start but it’ll give everyone enough time for the game to be played and enjoy the evening. There’s only two points …
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Notebook: Three Game Streak, Top of the League, and a Depleted Roster
The Rochester Americans have been playing with a less than ideal roster but that hasn’t stopped them from winning five of their last six which includes a current three game winning streak. The glass appears half empty and the odds of continuing the success feel low but the team is putting up points and is …
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Amerks Injury Updates, Luukkonen Plan, Standings, and Stats
The Rochester Americans were successful last weekend with two wins along with two perfect nights on the penalty kill. Unfortunately Saturday night struck and they also lost two key players to injuries. The team has only played 12 out of 76 games so it’s a good time to take a look at some stats, standings, …
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Recap: Six Different Goal Scorers in Shutout Win Over Utica
The Rochester Americans flipped the script Saturday night in Utica compared to their last visit by scoring six goals from six different goal scorers. The team scored two short handed goals, a power play goal, and three even strength. Andrew Hammond earned his first shutout of the season. Rochester last played in Utica on October …
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Recap: Thompson Scores Shootout Winner after Third Period Comeback
The first 40 minutes didn’t go as planned for the Rochester Americans down by two goals but the team wasn’t ready for a loss and a longer than necessary bus ride back home. Tage Thompson helped carry the work load in the third period to start a comeback and eventually scored the game winner. Remi Elie …
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Practice Update: Paper Moves, Pilut Returns, Four Others Cleared
It’s officially October and the Rochester Americans had a full team practice early Tuesday afternoon with 28 players on the ice. This biggest news was that Gord Dineen assumed head coaching duties this morning on an interim basis after Chris Taylor was called up to Buffalo. Don Granato is out on medical leave with pneumonia. …
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