Month:October 2009
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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Victor Oreskovich Finally Cleared to Play
The Florida Panthers signed Victor Oreskovich to a contract on October 9th and he’s finally been cleared to play. He has not practiced with the team since the end of the preseason so it will be interesting to see if he plays on Friday night. Could he really be any worst than Andrew Sweetland or …
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Bonneau Back in Rochester
Jimmy Bonneau is on his way back to Rochester (according to his profile on Facebook) after being released a week ago. The Amerks have seven games remaining for the month of October. The team plays Syracuse twice and also plays Binghamton twice, two teams known for playing a physical and tough game. This brings up …
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Shawn Matthias Assigned to Rochester
In a somewhat surprising move today the Florida Panthers sent Shawn Matthias back to Rochester on Wednesday. All signs and reports (that I had read) out of Florida seemed to indicate he was playing well and earned a spot with the big club. The Rochester Americans have a great roster and Matthias makes it even …
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Cheesy Title Time.. Amerks Crunch Syracuse!
If the Amerks can continue the style of game they played on Monday night they should be able to start winning some fans back into the building. Everyone scored who is supposed to score. The four goals were scored by Chris Taylor, Graham Mink, Jeff Taffe, and Michal Repik. Four players that are here for …
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A Rare Monday Hockey Night in Rochester
Tonights game is simple, the Amerks need to win. That’s it. No other outcome will be acceptable. There’s been talks about the team not having had a full week of practice together. The fact that Taffe, Repik, and Duco were late to joining the team. That may have been the case for some sloppy play …
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Florida Panthers Return Jason Garrison to Rochester
Jason Garrison was reassigned to the Rochester Americans today. The Florida Panthers had called him up to fill in for Bryan Allen in Saturdays Panthers game against the New Jersey Devils. Garrison had 12:19 in ice time during Saturday nights Panthers vs Devils game. The Devils won 3-2. The Amerks defense missed Garrison on Saturday …
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Rats Win Big Against the Amerks; Only the Third Game
The easiest thing to do is just say it, the Amerks were destroyed in Albany on Saturday night. They were slow, they were rarely able to generate consistent offense, and they looked tired. There’s no excuses. The team should have been going off the momentum of Friday nights win and carried into Saturday. Instead it …
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