Amerks First Coach Passes AwaySource: Sabres.com Billy Reay, the first head coach of the Rochester Americans who would go on to become one of the winningest coaches in NHL history, died at the age of 86 on Thursday. Related posts: Blues name Lever assistant coach Delmore gets his shot with Amerks Clarke: Barber will return as the Flyers coach Amerks Advance Cunneyworth could move up