Archives for 2012

Some silver linings in Rochester Amerks' cloudy finish (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks done for the season (Buffalo News) Sweep ends season, dream for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Amerks season ends in sweep by Toronto (Canandaigua Daily Messenger) Marlies blank Amerks, sweep series (Toronto Sun) Toronto Marlies complete sweep of Rochester Americans in first-round playoff series (Toronto Star) Marlies sweep Americans with decisive 3-0 win; Toronto advances … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The most important thing is how much support I’ve gotten from the community and from my family back home. Coming from a smaller town, I’ve gotten very lucky and have gotten a lot of support from everyone. It’s great knowing that there’s so much support,” he said. “Times get tough sometimes so it’s great to know how much support I have. I’m very thankful for everything.'' … [Read more...] about Welcome to the NHL, T.J. Brennan of Moorestown

'“You have to be as versatile as possible. I feel like I can play a hard nosed game, finish my checks and bring energy to the 4th line but the goal for myself is to try and earn more minutes and work my way up the depth chart.”' … [Read more...] about Tropp Not Satisfied

'With each goal he scores Briere bitterly reminds us of how close to the Cup the Sabres once were. That upward thrust of his right arm after every goal can feel like he's giving us a certain obscene gesture. They're reminders of one of the grossest miscalculations ever to befall a sports team.' … [Read more...] about Why Briere Still Matters

'The most damning quote, though, was Leino saying he had "to think too much" at times. That sounds like an indictment of Ruff's "system," which often has players overthinking instead of trusting their hockey instincts.' … [Read more...] about Leino added his voice to chorus

Rochester Amerks have no room for error (Rochester D&C) Rude homecoming awaits D'Amigo (Toronto Sun) Amerks return home tp home ice Monday for Game 3 vs. Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It took me a really long time to get used to all the stuff," Leino said. "Sometimes the flow in our game wasn't the way that it should be. We didn't get the puck. Our defense didn't get the pucks to forwards. We didn't make enough plays. We didn't have the puck enough. The flow of the game, it wasn't quite there."' … [Read more...] about Leino: Season was a a battle

Rochester Amerks on brink of playoff elimination (Rochester D&C) D'Amigo murder on Rochester (Toronto Sun) Toronto Marlies beat Rochester Americans 4-3, lead series 2-0 (Toronto Star) D'Amigo has winner in Marlies 4-3 win over Americans; Toronto leads series 2-0 (CP) rks return home facing elimination (WGR-AM) Amerks stage late comeback but fall 4-3 in Game 2 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Rochester Amerks need to rebound against Toronto (Rochester D&C) Physicality key in Marlies game plan for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Marlies chock full of stud defenders (Toronto Sun) Breakout game for Marlies' Colborne (Toronto Sun) Amerks Look To Even Series (WHAM-TV) Amerks look to even series tonight in Game 2 against Marlies (Amerks.com) Friday's Amerks notebook … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I know I took a step back this year for production at times," Stafford said. "Obviously, that went hand in hand with how the team was doing. If I was producing like I was at certain points last year, we could've won a couple more games. You win a couple more games, you're in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Stafford has some points to ponder

Amerks stumble in AHL playoff opener at Toronto (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks lose playoff opener in Toronto (Rochester D&C) Toronto Marlies beat Rochesters American 4-3 in AHL playoff series opener (Toronto Star) D'Amigo leads Marlies over Amerks (Toronto Sun) D'Amigo scores twice, Marlies open playoffs with 4-3 win over Americans (CP) Leggio poised for playoffs … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'He said the Sabres need to address their lack of scoring and are focused on adding a center. Regier indicated the Sabres are willing to use their draft choices to acquire a player or players most likely through trades as this year's free agent class isn't that strong.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Regier Preaches Patience

'"We evaluate everyone here based on the time that we've been here. Darcy's accomplishments in terms of player acquisitions and draft acquisitions, and draft pick acquisitions has been very good."' … [Read more...] about Black Keeps Positive Focus

'It seems many believe that Boyes is a perimeter player whose past success was a product of the post-lockout boom of power plays and elimination of “clutching and grabbing.” When the referees stopped calling interference, Boyes' success waned, no longer being able to cruise around and snipe. He's been often said to not have the willingness to change his game to fit the … [Read more...] about What Stats Say Pt. 1: Brad Boyes