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Rochester tops the division-leading Marlies, 4-3. TORONTO, ONT. — After Sean Malone tied the contest in the final two minutes of regulation, the Rochester Americans (12-9-1-1) finished off the 4-3 victory in a shootout over the first-place Toronto Marlies (14-8-1-1) Saturday at Coca-Cola Coliseum. With the win, Rochester’s second of the season against the Marlies, […]
Bad mistakes cost Rochester dearly in the 5-2 loss to the Utica Comets. By Kevin Oklobzija / Pickinsplinters.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Wednesday night, the Rochester Americans played a strong first period and then did a sleep-walking act the rest of the way in losing 5-1 to the Syracuse Crunch. On Friday night, the Amerks […]
After a strong start, Rochester falls to the Crunch. By Kevin Oklobzija / Pickinsplinters.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For one period on Wednesday night all seemed right with the world for the Rochester Americans. They swarmed the Syracuse Crunch in waves. They created high-quality scoring chances. They forced rushed plays and icings with their attack. But […]