Rochester Americans 2025-26

[Porous Five Hole]

Not that anyone was worried, but the Rochester Amerks have locked themselves in for five more American Hockey League seasons at Blue Cross Arena. 
 

“Monday, the Amerks and the city are officially announcing a five-year lease agreement with a company called VenuWorks, and the 70-year-old hockey franchise will now simply be a tenant.”

This is pertinent given the Pegula’s had given up their rights to run the arena and own the Knighthawks. 
 

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/lacrosse/2025/06/23/rochester-knighthawks-looking-for-new-owners-after-pegula-divest/84319445007/

[PromoTheRobot]

Not Amerks news exactly, but the Abbotsford Canucks won the Calder Cup 4-2. So the Amerks lost to Laval, who lost to Charlotte, who lost to Abbotsford. 🤷‍♂️

[MISabresFan]

5 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Not Amerks news exactly, but the Abbotsford Canucks won the Calder Cup 4-2. So the Amerks lost to Laval, who lost to Charlotte, who lost to Abbotsford. 🤷‍♂️

Sabres lost to Florida who won the Stanley Cup!!

[Porous Five Hole]

Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has re-signed forwards Brendan Warren and Graham Slaggert, and defensemen Noah Laaouan all to two-year American Hockey League contracts. Additionally, forward Jagger Joshua has re-signed a one-year deal with the Amerks. 
 

https://www.amerks.com/news/detail/amerks-re-sign-foursome-to-ahl-contracts?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLKUqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj50Pr346n4u55PmrjcIzwS8plPFgLzjaIdZJl9Hcp4TSLSqL4ULy_Q4tl46_aem_mMS0q4rOrN2dVduT4EDhmw

[shrader]

53 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has re-signed forwards Brendan Warren and Graham Slaggert, and defensemen Noah Laaouan all to two-year American Hockey League contracts. Additionally, forward Jagger Joshua has re-signed a one-year deal with the Amerks. 
 

https://www.amerks.com/news/detail/amerks-re-sign-foursome-to-ahl-contracts?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLKUqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj50Pr346n4u55PmrjcIzwS8plPFgLzjaIdZJl9Hcp4TSLSqL4ULy_Q4tl46_aem_mMS0q4rOrN2dVduT4EDhmw

I’m too lazy to look it up. They were all on AHL deals previously, right?

[Porous Five Hole]

31 minutes ago, shrader said:

I’m too lazy to look it up. They were all on AHL deals previously, right?

Yes you nailed it 

[Brawndo]

 

[Scottysabres]

Epic last name.

[Taro T]

23 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

Half a mil to ride a bus around the Northeast and play hockey.

Reg Dunlap would be jealous.

[pastajoe]

44 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Half a mil to ride a bus around the Northeast and play hockey.

Reg Dunlap would be jealous.

[Porous Five Hole]

Some Amerks depth signings from today:

“Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Peter Tischke and forward Trevor Kuntar on one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2025-26 season.”

Tischke exclusively played in the east coast league last year. I don’t expect him to make the Amerks roster.

Kuntar is a former Jr Sabre and son of former Amerks goalie Les Kuntar. Brings grit and is not afraid of PIMs.  

[Ctaeth]

23 hours ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Some Amerks depth signings from today:

“Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Peter Tischke and forward Trevor Kuntar on one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2025-26 season.”

Tischke exclusively played in the east coast league last year. I don’t expect him to make the Amerks roster.

Kuntar is a former Jr Sabre and son of former Amerks goalie Les Kuntar. Brings grit and is not afraid of PIMs.  

Tischke previously played for the amerks and was playing for the icemen last year.  I would be surprised if he didnt play a handful with the amerks next year

Edited 4 hours ago by Ctaeth

[Porous Five Hole]

50 minutes ago, Ctaeth said:

Tischke previously played for the amerks and was playing for the icemen last year.  I would be surprised if he didnt play a handful with the amerks next year

 They’re pretty deep right now with RyJo, Rathbone, Komorov, Novikov, Metsa, and one of Bryson or Zac Jones being sent down. Laaouan got a two year AHL deal so that makes Tischke at least eighth on the depth chart. But injuries happen.

[inkman]

20 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

 They’re pretty deep right now with RyJo, Rathbone, Komorov, Novikov, Metsa, and one of Bryson or Zac Jones being sent down. Laaouan got a two year AHL deal so that makes Tischke at least eighth on the depth chart. But injuries happen.

Unfortunately I think both Jones and Bryson are on the big club