Tag:Rochester Americans
Sprukts and Shantz Lead Amerks to Win
The one thing that Rochester Americans can still play for is the role of spoiler. They did a good job tonight by winning 4-2 over the Binghamton Senators and can try again on Saturday in Syracuse. The Senators and Crunch are both in the hunt for the playoffs and each team needs every point they …
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Updates on Brodeur, Plante, and Glass
If Franklin MacDonald gets another crack at a shootout the next move he may pull off is spinning around, skating backwards with his back to the goalie, and then at the last minute spinning around again to get a shot off. It’s become normal for the team to practice shootouts at the end and while …
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Drew Larman the Film Maker
Drew Larman has added film maker to his resume along with being a professional hockey player. Larman is finishing up his fourth season as a Rochester American, he was originally signed by the Florida Panthers on September 25, 2005. Larman was originally born in Buffalo, NY before moving to Michigan at a young age. The …
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Amerks Pink in the Rink Gameday Pictures
On Friday March 27th the Rochester Americans wore pink jerseys and painted the ice pink in support of breast cancer research. The Amerks lost the game to the Monsters by the final score of 4-2. The team announced that they raised $8,580 in its pink jersey auction conducted at the game. Fans were able to …
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Shantz Stops 50 shots, Arrives 30 mins before face off
David Shantz arrived at Broome County arena less than a half hour before face off, started the game, and stopped 50 of 52 shots prior to the Amerks losing in the shootout against the Binghamton Senators. Shantz was called up from the Dayton Bombers to start the game because both Mike Brodeur and Tyler Plante …
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Amerks Pink in the Rink
The Rochester Americans ice crew painted the ice at Blue Cross Arena pink on Thursday afternoon in preparation for the teams “Pink in the Rink” promotion. All proceeds raised will be going to breast cancer research. As part of the festivities, the Amerks players will don special pink jerseys that will be auctioned off throughout …
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Jason Garrison Leads Amerks to Shootout Win
The defensive duo of Jason Garrison and Matt Duffy led the Rochester Americans to a shootout win on Wednesday night against the Albany River Rats at Blue Cross Arena. Jason Garrison scored two goals, his first two goal game, and Matt Duffy playing in his first American Hockey League game assisted on both of Garrisons goals. Karl Stewart scored at 16:42 of the third period to tie the game at three. Brett Parnham, playing in his second AHL game, scored the first goal in the shootout along with Janis Sprukts and Karl Stewart to lead the Amerks to a win.
Amerks Lose Second Straight On The Road. 8-3
The Bears and Amerks were supposed to renew their rivalry tonight in Hershey. And if they did, the Bears came out on top big time. I really don’t even have words to show my dissapointment in tonight’s game. I would like it if Curt Styres or someone from the Amerks would give me back my …
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If You Can't Beat 'Em, Beat 'Em…Amerks Lose 6-1 To The Crunch
The Rochester Americans lost tonight to the Syracuse Crunch in a sad 6-1 final score. This, of course, is better than last year on the Crunch’s “Pink Out” night when the Amerks were creamed 9-2. Emmerson made his AHL debut tonight and did a good job. But, more on that later. The first period started …
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Amerks Win Their First Game of the Year…The Hard Work Pays Off
The Rochester Americans won their first game of the season tonight against the Quad City Flames in a 5-4 victory. Although the game really came down to the bitter end, the players put in 110% effort all night and their hard work finally payed off. I have been at a lot of practices already this …
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Thursday Morning Amerks' Practice 10-23-2008
Here we are again at the arena (my son’s favorite thing to do on a Thursday morning). Practice isn’t under way yet, but there is someone on the ice… Jordan Henry is skating by himself right now. Doing some good ol’ fashion skating drills on his own. He looks pretty good. Hopefully, that knee sprain …
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Amerks' Tuesday Practice; Meyer Returns
There is a new face on the ice today. That face stands about a full head above all the other players. Looks like the Amerks are making good with their promise to get us a guy who can plow through goons like Mirasty (Syracuse Crunch) with one fluid punch. This beast’s name is Riley Emmerson. …
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