Tag: amerks

  • Leggio stands tall as Amerks cool Heat

    In Thursday AHL action, Nick Crawford, Phil Varone, and Travis Turnbull each had a goal, and David Leggio made 33 saves for his first shutout of the year as Rochester downed Abbotsford, 3-0. Crawford wasted little time getting the Amerks on the board with his third of the season just 1:35 into the opening frame.…

  • 1/28 Recap: Lepkowski lights lamp; Cat facing discipline

    Alex Lepkowski scored the first game winning goal of his OHL career Saturday to lead Barrie to a 2-1 win over Ottawa. The 6’4 defender, who didn’t score his first goal until his 100th game, now has six in his last 26. Gregg Sutch did not score but earned the game’s #3 star for his…

  • 1/25 Recap: Sundher scores in loss; Amerks fall to Griffs

    On Wednesday, Kevin Sundher scored for the second straight game as Brandon was blown out by Calgary, 7-2. The six-foot center, who has two goals and four assists in nine games as a Wheat King, now has 70 points (24+46) with 22 games remaining in the WHL regular season. He’s been averaging 1.43 points-per-game in…

  • Foligno, Leggio stifle Dogs

    In Saturday AHL action, Marcus Foligno recorded his first two-goal game as a pro to help the Rochester Americans to a 3-1 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs. Williamsville native David Leggio was excellent for a second straight night, finishing with 35 saves to earn the game’s #1 star. The Amerks had previously lost six of…

  • 1/13 Recap: Knapp shines; MacKenzie extends streak

    Connor Knapp made 25 saves Friday to earn his fourth consecutive win as Miami defeated #19 Lake Superior State, 2-1. The reigning CCHA Goaltender of the Week has started all three of Miami’s games since the Christmas break, stopping 78 of 80 shots to guide the unranked RedHawks to a much needed winning streak. It’s…

  • 1/8 Recap: Kassian's three point night not enough

    Zack Kassian scored a pair of goals Sunday and added an assist – all in the third period – as Rochester lost a 4-3 shootout battle to longtime foe Hershey. Kassian, who added the lone Amerks goal in the shootout, now has four points in two games since returning to the AHL. It was the…

  • 1/7 Recap: Sundher extends streak, gets tossed

    In Saturday action, Kevin Sundher extended his point streak to 12 games with an assist, but Victoria suffered their ninth straight defeat with a 4-3 shootout loss to Kelowna. Both streaks are newsworthy, but it’s how Sundher ended the game that had people talking afterwards. Amidst a high level of frustration, Sundher missed the shootout…

  • 1/6 Recap: Henley sparks Val-d'Or victory

    Cedrick Henley scored a shorthanded goal and added two assists Friday as Val-d’Or rode a strong third period to a 6-4 win over Drummondville. The game’s #2 star, Henley knotted the score then set up the game winner in a span of three minutes midway through the third period en route to racking up his…

  • 12/28 Recap: Leduc gets 20th; Lagace leads Amerks

    Jerome Gauthier-Leduc scored his 20th goal of the year Wednesday as Rimouski lost to Chicoutimi, 6-4. Leduc’s 20 goals tie his previous career best set in 2009-10, while his 51 points in 35 games continues to lead all QMJHL rearguards. Rimouski will welcome Quebec to town on Friday. Gregg Sutch cashed a power play one-timer…

  • Schiestel's OT mark seals Amerks win

    Drew Schiestel scored on the power play at 3:21 of overtime Tuesday as the Amerks earned a 4-3 win over the AHL’s top club, the Oklahoma City Barons. The blast from the point, Schiestel’s second goal of the year, added to an earlier assist for his first multi-point game of the season. Paul Szczechura paced…