Tag:Rochester Americans
Protecting the Goalie; Gameday Amerks vs Rats
The Amerks travel to Albany tonight to try and revenge their only regular season loss of the season. The Amerks played a lousy game on October and lost 6-1 to the River Rats. I wrote after that game that the they were slow, they were rarely able to generate consistent offense, and they looked tired. …
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Sweets in the Suites and a Red Hot Sunday
The Amerks play their first earlier Sunday home game of the season this weekend (October 25, 2009) and they have a couple of great promotions to go along with the game. The game starts at 5:00pm and it’s against the Syracuse Crunch. It’s a great chance to get out to a game and be home …
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4th Straight Win for the Amerks
The Amerks defeated the Binghamton Senators on Wednesday night to extend their winning streak to four games. The last time the Amerks won four straight was the first week of November 2007. I have not looked yet to find when the last time they won five straight in fear of jinxing the situation. Assuming this …
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Post Game Injury Report
It appears as if Rory Fitzpatrick could be missing some time. He left the bench with a few minutes left in the first period and did not return. It appeared to be a groin injury and could be a relapse with his sports hernia. Fitzpatrick will be talking on Thursday to the doctor who performed …
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Jimmy Bonneau vs Tim Spencert Fight Video
Graham Mink had just scored a goal to give the Rochester Americans a 3-0 lead over the Binghamton Senators in the first period.  Moments after the faceoff Jimmy Bonneau and Tim Spencer dropped their mitts to go at it.
Gameday: Amerks vs Senators; First of Ten
The Amerks are back on the ice tonight to faceoff against the Binghamton Senators, game time is at 7:05pm at Blue Cross Arena. It’s the first of ten meetings between the two teams this season. It’s also only one of two Wednesday night home games this season for the Amerks. The game could see the …
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Tuesday Morning Practice; Pride and Depth
Starting on Wednesday night we’ll start to get an idea of what this years Rochester Americans team is really made of when they start a crazy week of four games in five nights. They’re home on Wednesday versus the Binghamton Senators, away at Albany on Friday, Syracuse on Saturday, and return home on Sunday to …
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Hockey players wear sweaters, not jerseys
I read this about a month ago and it means more now than ever. It’s easy to just write the word jersey when talking about a teams uniform but it’s a lot more than that, it’s a sweater. This years Rochester Americans team is playing for that sweater, they’re playing for the logo, they’re playing …
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A Few Stats Six Games into the Season
Is it a little early to start breaking down some stats? Not at all. The Amerks have a record of 4-1-1 and are one point out of first place in the division and two points out of first place IN THE LEAGUE. They’re off to a fast start and are only getting better as they …
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Brines OT Winner Caps an Incredible Comeback
The Rochester Americans pulled together for a great comeback on the road Saturday afternoon in Toronto. They were down 3-0 after the first period and it sounded like it was going to be a horrible game. The Amerks gave the Marlies five, yes five power play opportunities in the first period. The Marlies scored on …
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Amerks Special Teams Dominates the Marlies
The Rochester Americans did on Friday night what the Toronto Marlies did to them last season, dominated the game and won big. This was an exciting game to watch and a game that made me really think that this team is the real deal. The Amerks beat the Toronto Marlies 5-2 with two power play …
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This is OUR City and This is OUR Team
Dear Rochester, This is OUR city and the Rochester Americans are OUR team. The local media has been trying to tell you that the success of the Rochester Americans depends on the Buffalo Sabres, I’m here to tell you to stop listening to them. Curt Styres believes in the City of Rochester. Styres believes in …
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