Rochester opens with a home-and-home series against the Syracuse Crunch. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Americans usher in the 2017-18 American Hockey League season this weekend with a home-and-home series against the defending Eastern Conference champion Syracuse Crunch. The Amerks open their historic 62nd season in the AHL on Friday, Oct. 6 when they host … Continue reading Amerks begin 62nd season this weekend