Category:Headlines
NY Times Article on Amerks Owner Curt Styres
The NY Times ran an article today about the new owner of the Rochester Americans and Rochester Knighthawks titled “Blazing a Trail From a Reservation Into Ownership.” It’s a lot of information that’s already been covered by local media, but is a nice time line all in one article about how he’s grown his businesses …
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Stefan Meyer Accepts Panthers Offer
Stefan Meyer accepted the Florida Panthers offer today to continue playing for the organization. The terms of the contract aren’t known to LetsGoAmerks at this time, but we have to assume he will be in Rochester once again for the upcoming season. Meyer was a key player last season playing in 70 games where he notched …
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Amerks Look To Panthers as Free Agency Begins
The wishlist for Rochester Americans fans for the upcoming season includes some veteran forwards, defenseman, goaltending, and a player to bring some toughness to the team. The free agency market begins today and with indications from the Florida Panthers camp that they will be supplying all players for the Amerks this upcoming season, all eyes are on …
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Sabres/Amerks Divorce is Final
The Portland Pirates have a press conference scheduled for Tuesday June 10th to introduce their new affiliation, that being with the Buffalo Sabres. The Rochester Americans and Buffalo Sabres have been affiliated for the past 29 years. The past six months between the two teams has been like a bitter divorce battle. The ongoing saga …
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A Day at Florida Panthers Rookie Camp
It seems rather odd to have spent the day at the Florida Panthers rookie camp, and then made it home in time to watch game four of the Stanley Cup finals. The Panthers have begun planning for next season while the 07/08 season hasn’t even ended. We made the road trip to not only get our fix of …
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More info on Martin Lojek
As previously reported on May 1, 2008 about Martin Lojek signing in Europe, we finally have more info that he has signed with the Czech team named HC Ocelári Trinec. Martin Lojek was drafted in the 4th round, 105th overall, 2003 Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. With the end of the 2007/08 season Lojek …
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Mike Caruso Signs with Panthers
From GuelphStorm.com: Mike Caruso Signs with Panthers The Florida Panthers signed defenceman Mike Caruso to an entry-level contract on Thursday. The 20-year-old Caruso, a 2006 fourth-round pick by the Panthers, recently completed his fourth full season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Guelph Storm. The Mississauga native totaled 34 points, 10 goals and …
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Sale of Rochester Americans Final
From the D&C: The American Hockey League unanimously approved the majority sale of the Rochester Americans to Curt Styres today. The board of governors voted on the sale this morning in Chicago at its annual spring meeting. The sale clears the way for the Amerks to finalize a sole affiliation with the NHL’s Florida Panthers. …
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lga585.com – Our First Season
We just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to everyone who has continued to read our site daily. The on ice hockey season may be over, but there’ll be plenty going on during the off season that we will continue to cover. Even though the players locker rooms have been cleaned out, …
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Amerks End Season With a Win
The ice was being removed from Blue Cross Arena this morning after the Rochester Americans closed out the 07/08 season with a 6-5 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters on Sunday night at Blue Cross Arena. Mark Mancari scored two goals and also got an assist, he led the team this season with 57 points. …
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Amerks Season Ends Tonight
The Rochester Americans close out the season tonight at Blue Cross Arena against the Lake Erie Monsters, game time is at 6:05pm. The Amerks will end the season with the worst record in the league, worst record in Amerks team history, and are currently on a six game losing streak. Tonight is also Amerks Awards …
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Friday Morning Practice
The Amerks had there usual morning skate today at Blue Cross Arena, one player that stuck out was a face on the ice that hasn’t been seen since January 5th, Mike Card. Unfortunately he won’t be playing in any of these final three games, but he looked great practicing in full gear with the team. Tyler …
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