Rochester Americans on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 in 2OT (Buffalo News) Devon Levi makes 60 saves but it wasn't enough as Amerks fall in double overtime to Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Mountain of Levi saves not enough in Amerks game 3 loss (WROC-TV) Amerks drop Game 3 to Syracuse in 2OT (WHEC-TV) Amerks fall to Crunch in double overtime … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for May 2024
How Seth Appert's days as a college goalie showed his 'gift' to coach Sabres prospects
'“He finds a way to connect with people,” Amerks assistant coach Vinny Prospal, a longtime NHL forward, told The Buffalo News following a recent practice in Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena. “There are times when I’m exhausted and don’t want to talk to anyone, and he finds a way to talk to everyone. He’s a great communicator. You have to have a gift to, at certain times, remain … [Read more...] about How Seth Appert’s days as a college goalie showed his ‘gift’ to coach Sabres prospects
Connor Clifton not surprised he's watching playoffs this spring after seeing how 2023-24 season unfolded
'“There were just so many unforced mistakes by us and I don’t even think we’d be here if we didn’t have ‘Upie’. It was just so many mistakes in puck management and in this time of the year it’s so hard to score goals and when we’re giving up one or two in the first and then we play our game and if we don’t score two goals, we’re losing because of those three minutes we took off … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton not surprised he’s watching playoffs this spring after seeing how 2023-24 season unfolded
Sabres prospect Komarov named QMJHL defenseman of the year
'“Vsevolod had an excellent season," Sabres director of player development Adam Mair said. "He is a very smart, two-way defenseman that can move the puck, contribute offensively, and shut plays down on the D side. His growth over the last two years has been impressive, and we are very excited about his future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Komarov named QMJHL defenseman of the year
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ready for game three against powered up Crunch (WROC-TV) Amerks looking to take over Syracuse (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: For now, Sabres need to forget about titles and get their Andy Dalton moment
'Ruff’s troops need to get into the postseason, take some five-game loss in Round 1 and then we can all get on to the process of aiming toward much longer hockey springs around here. And he’ll be a hero. You might argue that’s a pretty low standard to have and you’re right. But that’s simply the reality of where this organization is.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For now, Sabres need to forget about titles and get their Andy Dalton moment
By end of difficult season, Sabres’ Tage Thompson became elite scorer again
'To wit: in his final 28 games, he recorded 14 goals and 27 points. He often performed dynamically over his last 18 outings, scoring 11 goals and 21 points.' … [Read more...] about By end of difficult season, Sabres’ Tage Thompson became elite scorer again
Ruff: 'You've got to get comfortable being uncomfortable'
'"I think that's probably the area I've most grown, how hard you can push and how hard you can go," said Ruff on Tuesday during an appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "I think the players, myself, Kevyn, we really have to stay connected in the direction we're trying to go, in the direction we're trying to get each individual too. Understanding that each player will … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘You’ve got to get comfortable being uncomfortable’
Noah Ostlund thrown right into Calder Cup Playoffs with Amerks
'Ostlund seems to be learning fast in just four AHL games played. "It’s a good confidence. I’ve been playing better and better," said Ostlund earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Noah Ostlund thrown right into Calder Cup Playoffs with Amerks
'He's always fighting' | Quinn showed growth despite limited playing time in 2023-24
'“It was great to be back in the lineup for myself and, you know, try to help the team win,” Quinn said. “And I think we’re really close to being a really good team in this league, and we’re gonna do everything we can to be there next year.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s always fighting’ | Quinn showed growth despite limited playing time in 2023-24
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lean on last year’s comeback against Syracuse ahead of game 3 (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage