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Brett Murray’s buzzer-beater propels Rochester past the Crunch. By Kevin Oklobzija / Pickinsplinters.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In hindsight, rather than trying to keep possession of the puck and break out of the defensive zone cleanly, Brett Murray should have just played it safe and chipped it out. Instead, the ensuing turnover on a mix-up between […]
Determined to find his game, Anders Bjork provides victory in his Rochester debut. By Kevin Oklobzija / Pickinsplinters.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The 75-minute drive down the New York State Thruway from Buffalo to Rochester can provide plenty of time for quiet reflection, as Anders Bjork learned. One day you’re in the NHL with the Buffalo […]
Rochester loses 3-1 to the Marlies on Saturday afternoon. TORONTO, ONT. — Less than 24 hours after erasing a one-goal deficit and scoring four unanswered goals, the Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) found themselves on the opposite side in Saturday’s rematch against the Toronto Marlies (1-1-0-0), who erupted for three third-third period goals, including twice on the […]