Rochester Americans

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with David Drake

After practice on a sunny Saturday morning, and while on a professional try-out contract, Inside The Rink sat down with David Drake, a defenseman currently assigned to the Wheeling Nailers. Drake was drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was chosen in round 7, 192nd overall. Before turning professional, Drake […]

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. […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Announce Head Coaching Change

On Saturday, December 14th, 2024, Worcester Railers, the ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that Head Coach Bob Deraney has taken on a new role within the organization. Deraney is now the Head of Scouting, effective immediately. In his coaching career, Deraney has served as an Assistant Coach at Northeastern University, Dartmouth College, […]

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. […]

Minor Leagues: Annual Teddy Bear Toss Underway | 2024-2025

The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 11/29/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans triumphed 3-0 over the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. Rochester goaltender Devon Levi had an incredible night, securing his first professional shutout. He turned away all 20 shots that Syracuse attempted – 13 of them in the third period alone. Isak Rosén also played a […]

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: Laval Rocket vs. Rochester Americans – 11/13/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans took on Laval Rocket on Wednesday night in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats up until the final whistle. Both teams took penalties in the first period, but neither the Rocket nor Americans were able to capitalize on their power plays. The second period […]

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 […]