Archive for December, 2007

Andrej Sekera Returned to the Amerks

Andrej Sekera has been returned to the Rochester Americans.  He was on loan to the Buffalo Sabres while Henrik Tallinder was out with a shoulder injury.

Amerks Eatten By Wolves in Chicago 5-3

 Too little, too late is quickly becoming the motif of the Rochester Americans.  After allowing three goals in the first nine minutes of play, the Amerks were left playing catch up to the Chicago Wolves the rest of the night.  Something they never managed to do.
Only 1:56 into the first period, Joey Crabb scored his [...]

Adam Taylor Reassigned to Rochester

With Anthony Stewart playing for the Florida Panthers, Right Wing Adam Taylor has been reassigned to the Rochester Americans from the Florida Everblades (ECHL). 

Anthony Stewart Called-Up To Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers General Manager and Head Coach Jacques Martin announced today that right wing Anthony Stewart has been recalled from the Rochester Americans to the Florida Panthers.

Jordan Henry Reassigned To Rochester

With the three game suspension of Mike Weber, defenseman Jordan Henry has been reassigned to the Rochester Americans from the Florida Everblades (ECHL). 

AHL Upholds Mike Weber’s Suspension

After reviewing the tapes sent to them by the Rochester American’s office, the AHL agreed that Mike Weber intentionally tried to hit referee, Francois St. Laurent. 
Mike Weber was dealt a three game suspension and will miss all three games in this weekend’s trip out west.  The Amerks will be playing in Chicago on Thursday, Rockford [...]

Vote Your Favorite Player Into The AHL All-Star Game

Starting tomorrow afternoon at noon, you can vote for your favorite Rochester Americans’ player for the 2008 AHL All-Star game.  Voting will take place on TheAHL.com. 
Here is the article from TheAHL.com:
The American Hockey League announced today that 2008 AHL All-Star Classic Fan Balloting presented by Reebok will begin Wednesday, December 12, at noon EST, exclusively [...]

Skating With The Players At Blue Cross Arena

 The Rochester Americans hosted the annual season ticket holder skate with the players event at Blue Cross Arena on Monday night.
After a rough few games on the ice, it was a great chance for everyone to have some fun.  The team opened up the ice to all season ticket holders to bring their skates and [...]

Mike Weber Suspended for Three Games

Mike Weber has been suspended for the next three games following an incident Sunday night in which referee Francois St. Laurent accussed Weber of trying to shoot the puck at him.
The AHL is going to review the play further which could do anything from shorten to lengethn the suspension.
A recap of the incident from Kevin [...]

Third Straight Loss Heading into Long Strench

 The Amerks lost their third straight by the final score of 4-3 against the Binghamton Senators on Sunday night in front of an announced crowd of 5,488 fans at Blue Cross Arena.
The Senators scored three goals in the second period to put the score at 4-1 and the Amerks weren’t able to catch up.
We may as well [...]