Month:April 2010
Amerks Clinch Home Ice, Game 1 is on Thursday
After 60 minutes of play on Friday night the score was tied 3-3 but the Amerks earned the one point that they needed to clinch home ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs. In the coming days I’ll post my recap of the season, but one things for certain – it’s pretty impressive …
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A Few Items from Amerks Morning Skate and Pink Boards
The Amerks just finished up their typical morning skate at Blue Cross Arena prior to the last regular season home game tonight against the Toronto Marlies. Once the Amerks get at leats one point or the Abbotsford Heat lose a game the dates for the first home games of the playoffs will be officially announced. …
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Gameday: Last Regular Season Home Game and Pink Jerseys
It’s really hard to believe that tonight is the last regular season home game of the 2009-2010 season for the Rochester Americans. It really does feel like just a few weeks ago that everyone was excited about the start of the season. It’s been a long roller coaster of a season but the bottom line …
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Panthers Sign Cheverie to Add to Stockpile of Goalies
The Florida Panthers are set with at least one position, goalies. On Thursday the Florida Panthers signed Marc Cheverie to a two year entry level contract. Cheverie just finished his junior year with the University of Denver Pioneers where he led the nation with 24 wins, six shutouts and a .937 save percentage. The season …
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Griffins Double Up Amerks to Halt Winning Streak
The Amerks had the odds stacked against them against Grand Rapids with majority of the teams defense either called up or injured. The Griffins were able to score six goals against the Amerks in their 6-3 win which also denied the Amerks the chance to clinch home ice advantage. The magic number is now one …
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Kenndal McArdle Will be Healthy by Training Camp
As expected, Kenndal McArdle is definitely done for the season but is expected to be healthy and ready to go by the time training camp starts in September. McArdle is a restricted free agent this summer but I think it’s safe to say that the Panthers will extend him an offer to stick around. Here’s …
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Gameday: Amerks at Grand Rapids, First Round Home Ice With Win
A week ago the Rochester Americans clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2007, tonight they can clinch home ice advantage in the first round with a win against the Grand Rapids Griffins. Tyler Plante should get the start again tonight as he has been on a hot streak lately playing the best …
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Tyler Plante Named AHL Reebok Player of the Week
Tyler Plante has been playing at his best in net for the Amerks over the past month and it’s paying off for him not only in wins but also awards from the AHL. He was named goalie of the month for March and is now named player of the week for last week when he …
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Dadonov and MacIntyre Up, Taffe and Duco Sent Back
Heading into the last week of the season it appears as if the Florida Panthers are using all of their frequent flyer miles and giving everyone a final look in the last week of the regular season. Evgeny Dadonov is the latest player to get the nod to join the Panthers for at least one …
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Scott Metcalfe to Appear at 6 Pockets on Tuesday Night
From Matthew Coller with The Blue Line Show:Â This tough guy Scott Metcalfe will join The Blue Line Show and all the old school Amerks fans at 6 Pockets to watch the Buffalo Sabres take on the NY Rangers. Scott will meet and greet fans during the game and be interviewed on stage between periods. …
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Amerks Hoping for Big Crowd on Friday for Regular Season Finale
It’s hard to believe that the Amerks will finish their regular season at home on Friday night in the 40th game of the season against the Toronto Marlies. The season has had it’s highs and lows but all of that is behind us for now with the team definitely heading into the postseason. Home game …
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Amerks First Round Playoff Tickets on Sale Monday Morning
There still does not seem to be a “buzz” around town about the Amerks headed into the playoffs but there should be. After a few months of questionable action the team is back to being exciting to watch and any hockey fan in Rochester should not miss out on the postseason action. Tell your family, …
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