Author: Brett Ballachino

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans – 03/24/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The sun was shining for a thrilling Sunday afternoon game between the Rochester Americans and Utica Comets. The Americans were hosting a Buffalo Bills theme night, rocking some beautiful jerseys for the occasion. After three competitive periods, the Americans would come out victorious, winning 4-1. There was no scoring by either team […]

PHOTOS: Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Rochester Americans – 03/20/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena was host to the Rochester Americans versus the Hartford Wolf Pack. This night was also a sensory-friendly night – lower music levels, no goal horn, no flashing lights, no vuvuzelas, and dimmer lighting throughout the arena bowl. This did not deter either team from playing a hard […]

PHOTOS: Toronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans – 03/15/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It was a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Blue Cross Arena Friday night between the Rochester Americans and Toronto Marlies. An odd start to the game led to the Marlies scoring less than 30 seconds into the game, but the Amerks would prevail and win 5-3. Logan Shaw got his 23rd goal […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 03/08/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Friday’s match-up between the Syracuse Crunch and Rochester Americans was a nail-biter. The Amerks would come out victorious in overtime, with a 4-3 victory courtesy of Zach Metsa. Brett Murry would get the scoring started three minutes into the game from an unassisted breakaway. A tight first period led to Waltteri Merelä […]

PHOTOS: Belleville Senators vs. Rochester Americans – 02/21/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wednesday night hosted an AHL North Division match-up between the Rochester Americans and Belleville Senators. What was a tightly contested match up in the first two periods, gave way to the Sens completely dominating the third period, coming out with a 4-1 victory. The Sens got their scoring started in the first […]

PHOTOS: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Rochester Americans – 02/16/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It was a great night for Rochester Americans fans on Friday, as they got a thrilling 5-3 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This game was also military appreciation night, with the Amerks sporting a specialty jersey for the night. Michael Mersch, Amerks captain, got the scoring started for the night, hitting the back […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 02/09/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans hosted the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night. The game was fought hard, and was taken to overtime where the Crunch would come away with a 3-2 victory. The Amerks got off to an early start, scoring two goals in the first period – the first by Brandon Biro, and […]

PHOTOS: Providence Bruins vs. Rochester Americans – 12/22/2023

ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Americans fell to the Providence Bruins on Friday night 3-6. While the Amerks produced more shots than the Bruins, they couldn’t find the back of the net the way the Bruins did. Filip Cederqvist scored his first of the season in the first period, Brett Murrary scored his third in […]

PHOTOS: Cleveland Monsters vs. Rochester Americans – 12/20/2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans hosted the Cleveland Monsters on Wednesday night after coming home from 1-2 road trip. The Monsters would come out on top, defeating the Amerks 3-5. Jacob Bryson made his season debut for the Amerks after clearing waivers from the Sabres – his first AHL game since February 20, 2021. […]