Tag:Kenndal McArdle
Amerks Announce Clear Day Roster
On Thursday afternoon the Rochester Americans announce their 22 man clear day roster for the remainder of the 08/09 regular season. It’s yet another sign that the season is quickly coming to a close. It’s sad that hockey season is winding down, but exciting to REALLY start looking forward to next season. That’s a whole …
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Amerks Post Game Injury Report
The Rochester Americans beat the Hershey Bears on Friday night but they also lost two more players to injury. Jacob Micflikier hurt his ankle in the second period and had to be helped off the ice. He returned to the bench a short time later to play a few more shifts, but did not return …
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Amerks at Home vs Grand Rapids Griffins Tonight
The Amerks are finally back home from the long and grueling road trip to the midwest. On his way to the ice Tyler Plante commented, “I am still so tired from that trip.” I would expect that they all are. They played five games in six nights. All five games were in different cities. There …
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Tuesday Morning Practice; Injury Updates, Still No Contract
It was a cold morning at the ESL Sports Centre in Henrietta for practice this morning.. amazing how much I’ve taken it for granted sitting in warm comfortable seats at Blue Cross Arena instead of metal benches. Practice was practice, what else can really be said about the team going through the motions and drills. …
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Amerks Led By Brodeur Shut-Out the Crunch
The Amerks finally snapped a 13 game losing streak against thruway rivals Syracuse Crunch by shutting them out 1-0 at Blue Cross Arena. It was yet another game of stellar goaltending from Mike Brodeur who is now 4-2-0 since joining the team, this being his second shut-out. Mike Brodeur was the first star of the …
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Amerks Pickup First Road Win in Houston
The Amerks were able to mess with Texas and pickup their first road win of the season tonight in a 2-1 shootout against the Houston Aeros. Jacob Micflikier scored the winning goal in the shootout and Mike Brodeur had another stellar game in goal. Brodeur saved 26 of 27 shots through the end of overtime …
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When Was the Last Time The Amerks…
Here’s some “fun facts” I guess you could call them about the last time certain things were achieved by or against the Rochester Americans. A few items that stick out more than others: The last Amerk to get a hat-trick at Blue Cross arena was Stefan Meyer on December 16, 2006, nearly two years ago. …
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Game Day 12/7/08: Brodeur to Start Against River Rats
On Saturday morning at the end of practice Benoit Groulx let newcomer Mike Brodeur know that he would be getting his first start tonight at home against the Albany River Rats. Brodeur was signed to a 25 game PTO on Thursday from the defunct Augusta Lynx. The distant cousin of Devils goalie Martin Brodeur could …
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Amerks Picked up the Towel, Win 3-2
The Rochester Americans won only their second game of the season tonight beating the Houston Aeros by the final score of 3-2. The combined five goals were all scored in the third period. The Amerks had a three goal lead with less than three minutes remaining in the game. It got close towards the end, …
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Practice 10-30-2008
The team is working in smaller groups today. Right now half the team is sitting on the bench while the other half practices puck movement. It is very informative. They are really getting some good passing and scoring going on. Kenndal McArdle, once again, can stick the puck anywhere he wants to in the net. …
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Amerks' Practice 10-28-2008
I was hoping to see a really tough practice today after Saturday and Sunday’s games (and even Friday’s, it wasn’t a beautiful win). And that is exactly what I am seeing. Coach Benoit is not messing around today…not that he ever messes around. During the first drill we are here for there are people still …
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Amerks Lose Second Straight On The Road. 8-3
The Bears and Amerks were supposed to renew their rivalry tonight in Hershey. And if they did, the Bears came out on top big time. I really don’t even have words to show my dissapointment in tonight’s game. I would like it if Curt Styres or someone from the Amerks would give me back my …
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