Tag:Ron Rolston
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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The Morning After: Fan Support Returned but A Let Down of a Season
Battled. Potential. Disappointed. Those are three words to describe the 2011/2012 Rochester Americans season and in the end what was dubbed “Sabres University” was a big let down. It was a fun season at times but it was far from a great season. It was a miracle the team found a way to make it …
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Amerks Comeback Not Enough, Marlies Win Game 1 (with 6 min Video)
The first game of the Amerks vs Marlies playoff series was predictable. Â The Marlies were better but the Amerks found a way to battle back and make it a close game ending in a one goal loss. Â That’s the same way the ten regular season games went between these two teams. Â The first round of …
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Amerks Start Quest for the Teams First Calder Cup Since 1996
The last time the Rochester Americans won the Calder Cup was on June 13, 1996 when they defeated the Portland Pirates in Game 7. Â That season the team played their first home game on October 13, 1995. Â This season the Amerks started the season at home on October 13, 2011. Â During the 1995/1996 season there …
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Amerks Sign Ryan Grimshaw; Catenacci Out; Season is on the Line
The Amerks are on the road tonight against the Hamilton Bulldogs, a team they have only beat twice out of nine games so far this season. Â If the Amerks are going to make the postseason they’ll need to win at least four out of their last five games. Â If there was a way to paint …
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Amerks Gameday vs Griffins; Moves Possible Before 3pm Monday Deadline
The Amerks are on the road tonight against the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7pm for what should be a pretty competitive hockey game. Â The two teams are both currently riding three game winning streaks. Â The two teams are fighting towards a playoff spot. Â The Griffins are currently six points behind the Amerks in the standings …
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Rolston Looks to Get Amerks Chemistry Back Together
There are only 26 games left in the regular season for the Rochester Americans and it feels as if they finally have a lineup that they should have had to start the season. Â The race has started and it’s going to be close down the stretch for the playoffs so it’s almost as if it …
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Drew MacIntyre Starts for the Amerks; Stuart Sent Back and a Possibility
The Amerks are back on home ice tonight at the War Memorial against the Texas Stars for their third of nine home games this month. Â The last time the two teams met on December 17th the Stars came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 6-2. Â The Amerks had a great start before giving up …
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Marcus Foligno is Developing as a Dominant Player and Pleasing the Hockey Gods
The 2011/2012 season has had it’s fill of injuries and call ups between the Rochester Americans and Buffalo Sabres and through it all there has been one player who has possibly benefited the most from it, Marcus Foligno. Â The rookie is currently leading the Amerks in scoring with 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 …
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Toronto Loss, Jakaitis Injury, Equip Manager, Rolston’s Wife and More
Welcome to a post with a few links to get caught up! Â A lot of these things are posted on Twitter @LetsGoAmerks but I realize not everyone stays caught up with or even uses Twitter. Â Here’s seven bits of information and links that are worth checking out and getting caught up on if you’ve missed …
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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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