Rochester sends 8 players to Cincinnati of the ECHL.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Americans announced on Monday that the team has re-assigned 8 players to the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.
The following players have been sent to Cincinnati:
Forwards (2): Justin Danforth and Alex Kile
Defensemen (4): Arvin Atwal, Anthony Florentino, Brycen Martin, and Devante Stephens
Goaltenders (2): Jason Kasdorf and Jonas Johansson
Rochester enters the week coming off a two-game sweep of the Toronto Marlies to close out the preseason. Hudson Fasching and newcomer Kyle Criscuolo, a Calder Cup-winner last season in Grand Rapids, scored in each game.
The Amerks open their 62nd season in the American Hockey League on Friday at 7:05 pm against the Syracuse Crunch at the Blue Cross Arena. The two teams then travel to the Salt City Saturday for the Crunch home opener.