Category:Amerks
Neither a Failure Nor Success
The cold hard fact is that in hockey, success is achieved only by playoff series victories. This season featured a lot of nice moments: – A great summer of vet signings – A new GM who knows how to win – An amazing Frozen Frontier event – A visit to The Spengler Cup – A …
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It All Comes Down To One Shot
@DonStevensAmerk: “He shoots, he scores! And the Amerks take the lead!” After a season of heartbreak and injuries, the Amerks playoff chances come down to one shot and this one moment. Back in October I never would have pegged the Amerks as a playoff contender. They had an atrocious start to the season. Coupled with …
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Amerks vs. Griffins at FNC — Sabres Front Office Failures: No Seat For You!
If you’re an Amerks season ticket holder that made the trip out to the First Niagara Center for last night’s game versus the Grand Rapids Griffins you’re probably a little bitter this morning. Besides losing the game 5-1 after a completely uninspired 3 periods of hockey, you might not have seen very much of the …
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Video: Frozen Frontier Shootout (Amerks vs. Monsters)
If you missed last night’s game at Frozen Frontier, you missed a magical event. It was cold. It was snowy. It was the perfect setting for a winter classic. The Amerks almost etched out a 4-3 win but the Monsters managed to tie it all up with 1/10th of a second remaining in the 3rd …
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#FrozenFrontier – Everything You Need To Know
We’ve been waiting for this day since it was announced back in August. Tonight the Rochester Americans take on the Lake Erie Monsters in Rochester’s first outdoor professional hockey game! Here’s everything you need to know for tonight’s game. Gates open at 5pm with parking lots opening at 4:30pm. Parking is available in the Kodak …
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Kryptonite Neutralized – Amerks Take Marlies 4-1
Toronto who? We might be unimportant this side of the border and we’ve had our share of difficulty against Toronto in the past, but the Amerks showed the Marlies we can play at their level. Just 9 seconds into the first period, before half the fans even had a chance to settle into their seats, …
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The Amerks Have A Lot To Prove This Weekend
If you haven’t been to an Amerks game in a few years, you certainly got smacked with a dose of reality at the 2013-14 home opener. The same team that won it all in ’96 and went to the finals in ’99 and ’00, lost 8 to 1 in a completely one sided match versus …
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Veteran core coming together
The Amerks core is built, and it appears to be quite strong. Not only are these guys very talented, but many could be a C or A on any team at this level. Center: Matt Ellis Center: Mike Zigomanis LW: Jamie Tardif W: Colton Gillies D: Drew Bagnall D: Alex Sulzer With a featured Outdoor …
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And the Banners Weep
– No Playoff wins in 3 seasons (since the..GASP..Florida years) – No Playoff series wins in 8 seasons – No Playoff run in 9 seasons – No Cup Appearance in 13 seasons – No Cup in 17 years
Amerks, Playoffs and Darcy
After a second frustrating trade deadline in a row, Eric Bourgeois and Jason Bonno discuss the Amerk playoff roster (who’s on it, who is not), playoff chances……..and Darcy Regier. Kevin Porter Eric: He was clearly very important to the team in many ways as its captain and is sorely missed. Good for him in getting …
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Enhanced veteran core leading the charge
Darcy Regier answered our previous question of “Does Buffalo care about winning here” with a YES. With the additions of Adam Pardy and Patrick Rissmiller, the Amerks now have a legitimate veteran core that is capable of a Calder Cup run. Rissmiller (34 years young) is particularly important because he gives some age to a …
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Veteran core the key to success
Darcy Regier answered our previous question of “Does Buffalo care about winning here” with a YES. With the additions of Adam Pardy and Patrick Rissmiller, the Amerks now have a legitimate veteran core that is capable of a Calder Cup run. Rissmiller (34 years young) is particularly important because he gives some age to a …
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