Bears Unable to Close Out Series in 4-1 Loss to Amerks

The Hershey Bears (9-3) were prevented from closing out their series with the Rochester Americans (8-5) following a 4-1 loss in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night at GIANT Center, in front of a sold-out crowd … Continue reading

Amerks strike first in Eastern Conference Finals

Rochester struck early and often on Tuesday night, claiming Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 5-1 victory over the Hershey Bears at Giant Center. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is set for Thursday evening. The Amerks, … Continue reading

Amerks sweep Marlies, off to conference finals

The Rochester Americans are heading to the conference finals for the first time in 19 years after completing a sweep of the Toronto Marlies with an 8-4 victory on Wednesday night. The Amerks will meet the Hershey Bears in an … Continue reading

Quick strikes help Amerks down Marlies in Game 2

Four goals in a span of 2:45 early in the second period propelled Rochester to a 7-4 victory over Toronto in Game 2 of the North Division finals at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. The Amerks head home with a … Continue reading

Special teams lift Amerks to Game 1 win

Rochester scored twice on the power play and once shorthanded and took a 1-0 lead in the North Division finals with a 4-3 win at Toronto on Thursday evening. Game 2 of the best-of-five series is set for Saturday afternoon. … Continue reading

Amerks complete series comeback with OT win in Game 5

The Rochester Americans completed a series comeback and wrapped up their North Division semifinal with a 5-4 overtime win at Syracuse in Game 5 on Saturday night. The Amerks became just the 12th team in AHL history to win a … Continue reading