Author: Brett Ballachino

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans – 03/23/2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans hosted their annual Buffalo Bills theme night this past Sunday. They took to the ice against the Utica Comets, sporting some Bills-themed jerseys, which were auctioned off after the game. The Amerks gave their packed barn a great hockey game and came out victorious 3-4. The first period only […]

PHOTOS: Charlotte Checkers vs. Rochester Americans – 03/12/2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wednesday night at Blue Cross arena, the Rochester Americans hosted the Charlotte Checkers in a damn fine hockey game. The Amerks put up a strong effort all night, but the Checkers came out victorious winning 4-3. Erik Brannstrom scored his first goal as an Amerk just one minute into the game. He […]

PHOTOS: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Rochester Americans – 02/26/2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The league’s current top team, Rochester Americans, hosted the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday night at Blue Cross Arena. This was the final game of a five-game home stand for the Amerks, and they did not disappoint their fans, coming out victorious with a 5-2 win. Ryan Johnson scored the first goal of […]

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 […]