Author: Brett Ballachino

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 01/31/2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans put in another dominant performance this past Friday against the Syracuse Crunch. This was another specialty jersey night for the Amerks, wearing their “Roc The Riverway” jerseys and accompanying socks. These jerseys are being auctioned off to support Camp Aspire, a camp for children living with diabetes. The Amerks […]

PHOTOS: Lehigh Phantoms vs. Rochester Americans – 01/17/2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Friday night at Blue Cross Arena the Rochester Americans hosted the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. This game was also Military Salute Night with the Amerks sporting some slick uniforms for the occasion. The Phantoms got the 3-2 win, but not without a tough battle from the Amerks, as the game was decided in […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 12/18/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wednesday afternoon at Blue Cross Arena was host to the Rochester Americans versus the Syracuse Crunch. An injury-ridden Amerks team had their four-game win streak ended with a 5-2 loss to the Crunch. Former Buffalo Sabre Conor Sheary got the night’s first goal for the Crunch, with Jesse Ylonen getting the assist. […]

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans – 12/04/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans notched another win on Wednesday against the Utica Comets. Most of the game was controlled by the Amerks, getting up 3-0 at the start of the third period. The Comets fought hard at the end, but it would not be enough, and the Amerks held on to win 3-2. […]

PHOTOS: Hershey Bears vs. Rochester Americans – 11/22/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The two oldest teams in the AHL faced off Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. The defending Calder Cup Champions, Hershey Bears gave the Rochester Americans a highly competitive match and won the game 4-3 in overtime. Alex Limoges scored the first goal of the game for the Bears. Kale Clague responded […]

PHOTOS: Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Rochester Americans – 11/08/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans came out victorious over the Hartford Wolf Pack 6-3 on Friday night. Blue Cross Arena was filled to the brim with excited fans, and they definitely got their money’s worth from this game. This victory put the Rochester Americans at 2,500 wins in the regular season – only the […]

PHOTOS: Cleveland Monsters vs. Rochester Americans – 10/23/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans gave their fans an entertaining match on Wednesday against the Cleveland Monsters, coming out on top 6-1. The Amerks got off to a hot start a few minutes into the game when Graham Slaggert scored a shorthanded goal unassisted. Multiple penalties were given up by the Amerks in the […]

PHOTOS: Toronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans – 10/18/2024

Rochester, N.Y. – Friday night, Blue Cross Arena hosted the Rochester Americans second home game of the season against the Toronto Marlies. The Americans continued their slow start to the season and were beaten 4-2. A high pace first period led to multiple scoring chances, but the only goal of the period would be scored […]

PHOTOS: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres (Prospects Game) – 09/16/2024

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Buffalo paid host to several teams showing off their prospects at the LECOM Harborcenter this past weekend. On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres faced the Pittsburgh Penguins – the last game of a long tournament. Both teams were visibly exhausted from the weekend, but the Penguins would hold on and win 8-5. The […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 04/28/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Game two of the North Division Semifinals was nothing short of thrilling. The Rochester Americans hosted the Syracuse Crunch, after winning the first game of the series a couple days prior. The Amerks did not come out victorious, loosing in overtime with a final score of 4-3. Despite the loss, the Amerks kept […]