All about the Rochester Amerks 13-14

[inkman]

What a terrible line to have Grigs on...

[26CornerBlitz]

What a terrible line to have Grigs on...

 

Listening on the radio, sounds like Grigs is winning plenty of puck battles along the wall.

 

‏@AmerksHockey

GOAALLL!!! Not to be outdone, Catenacci uses a pretty move to score his 2nd of the night! 4-0 #Amerks!

 

http://youtu.be/NqHY1KsBw-g

Edited April 3, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz

[26CornerBlitz]

‏@MatthewWGR

So far, Grigorenko has 2 shots himself, a +10 Corsi number, a drawn penalty and 2-0 on faceoffs.

[inkman]

Grigs a nifty move at the blue line deking out the D creating a 2 on 1 finished by Roy

 

5-1 Merks

Edited April 3, 2014 by inkman

[26CornerBlitz]

Grigo sets up Roy with a great pass as he walks through the Crunch D. 5-1 Amerks.

 

@RSandersonWHTK

What a deke by #Amerks C Mikhail Grigorenko, who feeds Freddy Roy for a one-timer. Beauty of a play. Wow. ROC 5 SYR 1 [3rd] #Sabres

 

@SabresProspects

Nifty move by Mikhail Grigorenko and then a nice feed to Freddy Roy for the goal. Great play for his first AHL point.

 

http://youtu.be/W80Hc8X5xCQ

Edited April 3, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz

[qwksndmonster]

Good for Grigo.

[26CornerBlitz]

@SabresProspects

Amerks defeat SYR 5-2. Grigorenko looked much better than the last time we saw him in Roch. Highlights

 

4/2 Recap: Cat pounces for pair; Grigorenko sharp in debut

 

Mikhail Grigorenko returned to work Wednesday, posting a nice assist and putting in a solid all-around effort in his AHL season debut as the Amerks snapped a nine-game skid with a 5-2 victory over Syracuse.

 

After jarring the puck loose in the Amerks' end of the rink, Grigorenko was able to get it back at the Crunch blue line, make a nice inside-out move, and zip a crisp feed across the slot to former Quebec Remparts teammate Frederick Roy for the goal.

 

Grigorenko's assist, along with his strong play at both ends of the ice, provides signs of encouragement for both an Amerks squad clearly in need of a boost (nine straight losses), as well as a Sabres organization who would love nothing better than to see the 2012 first-rounder take his development to the next level. In addition to centering a line between Roy and Kevin Sundher, the talented Russian also played the right point opposite Mark Pysyk on Rochester's top power play unit. The effort was rounded out with two shots on goal and plus-one rating.

 

Edited April 3, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

Congrats to #Amerks goalie Andrey Makarov on his first AHL victory tonight!

 

Strong start for Grigorenko as Amerks end losing skid

 

On his first regular-season shift as a member of the Rochester Americans, Mikhail Grigorenko dashed toward the net on a two-on-one fast break but shot wide.

It was a sign of things to come; good things.

 

Grigorenko didn't score a goal in the 5-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch, but he set up the last one (by linemate Freddy Roy) and fit in with the Amerks just like he has been here for three months.

 

A whole lot of people want to see how Grigorenko accepts his time with the Amerks as the American Hockey League's regular season winds down. Some of those people have titles with the Buffalo Sabres, like general manager (Tim Murray) and coach (Ted Nolan).

Edited April 3, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz

[26CornerBlitz]

Amerks end losing streak, Grigorenko shines in debut

@matthewwgr Reporting

 

Mikhail Grigorenko is not faster than the last time we saw him. He did not throw opposing players into the wall like Hulk Hogan at the beginning of Rocky III. He did not drop the gloves or dive in front of a 90 mph slap shot. But, in his first night as a Rochester American, he looked more competitive, more confident and more dynamic than the last time he played professional hockey.

 

Oh, and he made some filthy moves with the puck.

 

The former Sabres first-round draft pick opened his first shift by creating a 2-on-1 and firing a high blocker shot on Syracuse goaltender Kasters Gudlevskis.

 

His first two periods in the Amerks' 5-2 win over the Crunch included two shots on goal, a plus-10 Corsi number (shot attempts vs. opponents shot attempts), two faceoff wins, a drawn penalty and some time on the first power play unit.

 

It was a pretty solid start for a guy who has been playing against kids with the Quebec Ramparts for the second half of the season.

 

http://youtu.be/SAOh15-uLYM

[LGR4GM]

Mikhail Grigorenko is saying all the right things and had a good game. He was on the 3rd line but it is a good step in the right direction. Glad he found success in his first game back up to the pros.

[Crusader1969]

On the Goal, is that Grigs in the corner winning the battle to start the play?

[26CornerBlitz]

‏@RSandersonWHTK

Chadd Cassidy confirms that Luke Adam is in Detroit on recall from the #Sabres. #Amerks

 

With Luke Adam up in Buffalo, Cassidy says it'll be a game-time decision whether Kea debuts tonight or McGuire returns to lineup. #Amerks

 

#Amerks G Andrey Makarov will start tonight for a 5th consecutive game.

[darksabre]

‏@RSandersonWHTK

 

Makarov getting a lot of work. His .920 SV% is pretty darn good all things considered.

 

I knew I liked that kid.

[inkman]

‏@RSandersonWHTK

Grrrr...Grigs, Armia, Pysyk and whatever propects don't get called up between now and the end of the season need some playoff seasoning. Losing every player thy have with an ounce of talent is making it real hard to make a push for the playoffs.

[LastPommerFan]

 

Grrrr...Grigs, Armia, Pysyk and whatever propects don't get called up between now and the end of the season need some playoff seasoning. Losing every player thy have with an ounce of talent is making it real hard to make a push for the playoffs.

 

I hear ya.

[26CornerBlitz]

http://youtu.be/K5OlQG-UB0g

@SabresProspects

A nice pass from Mikhail Grigorenko sends Dan Catenacci in for the goal. Amerks lead B-Sens 2-0 in 1st

[Taro T]

http://youtu.be/K5OlQG-UB0g

@SabresProspects

A nice pass from Mikhail Grigorenko sends Dan Catenacci in for the goal. Amerks lead B-Sens 2-0 in 1st

Not saying it will happen, but wouldn't that be something if Grigs could push the Amerks into the playoffs.

[Hoss]

"A nice pass..." At some point it's just boosting guys up, because that was a relatively simple pass. Didn't lead him or anything. Through a bit of traffic. Nothing of note.

[26CornerBlitz]

"A nice pass..." At some point it's just boosting guys up, because that was a relatively simple pass. Didn't lead him or anything. Through a bit of traffic. Nothing of note.

 

How many current Sabres have the ability to make an accurate pass like that? Don't underrate that aspect of the game.

[Andrew Amerk]

Great quote by Porter:

 

Kevin Porter steered in a Blake Kessel centering pass at 9:41 of the third period to break a 3-3 tie, then Makarov played magician in his goal crease.

“That’s why you’ve got a goalie — he’s got to make some saves,” Porter said.

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

GAME HIGHLIGHTS: The #Amerks defeated the B-Sens 4-3 tonight behind a 37-save effort from rookie Andrey Makarov

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlIEzlNjhZI&list=PL359AADB6512D1A98&feature=share

 

AMERKS KEEP PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE WITH 4-3 WIN OVER B-SENS

 

Team captain Kevin Porter scored the eventual game-winning goal with 10:19 remaining in regulation as the Rochester Americans kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 4-3 win over the visiting Binghamton Senators Friday night at The Blue Cross Arena. The win was the second in as many games for the Amerks, who jump to 32-27-6-4 on the season and move within one point of the eighth and final playoff spot in the AHL’s Western Conference.

 

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Phil Varone continued his dominant play with a goal and an assist for the Amerks, securing a new career-high in points with 54, while rookie goaltender Andrey Makarov started his fifth consecutive game in the crease for Rochester and earned his second consecutive win with an impressive 37-save effort, including 23 in the third period alone.

 

Nick Crawford tallied a goal and an assist and Dan Catenacci scored his 10th of the season to round out the scoring for the Amerks, who bypassed Oklahoma City for ninth place with just seven games to go in the regular season.

 

Derek Grant notched two goals for Binghamton and Spencerport native Shane Prince added a goal with an assist. Andrew Hammond manned the net and stopped 21 shots for the Senators.

Edited April 5, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz

[mjd1001]

"A nice pass..." At some point it's just boosting guys up, because that was a relatively simple pass. Didn't lead him or anything. Through a bit of traffic. Nothing of note.

 

I agree with you. That is a pass that happens dozens and dozens of times in an NHL game, 95% of them not leading to anything. Its better than him blindly throwing the puck through the center of the ice,but it was a good pass that most NHL players make a few times a game, nothing else.

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

GAME DAY! The #Amerks, coming off last night's big win over the B-Sens, will take on the Marlies at 3pm in Toronto >> http://bit.ly/1qchvcr

[Hoss]

 

 

I agree with you. That is a pass that happens dozens and dozens of times in an NHL game, 95% of them not leading to anything. Its better than him blindly throwing the puck through the center of the ice,but it was a good pass that most NHL players make a few times a game, nothing else.

 

Which is a good thing. I don't think it needs to be celebrated, but it's good to see Grigs making confident NHL-level plays.

[26CornerBlitz]

Justin Kea makes his pro debut today