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'Hockey fans from both cities responded, too. A crowd of 8,462 showed up. Amerks fans flooded the sidewalks before the game, proudly wearing their red, white and blue sweaters. Sabres jerseys were very prevalent, too. ”They said they were playing here, so we knew we’d be here,” said Kelly Vandewalle of Williamson, an Amerks season ticket holder for nine … [Read more...] about Playoff party on the road

'Rochester fans reacted to the sudden-death ending by throwing cups and plastic bottles on the ice, and Miller skated toward referee Harry Dumas to vigorously protest the penalty called against Janik. "Penalties are one thing, but embellishing is another," said Americans coach Randy Cunneyworth, who thought Darche fell to the ice quite easily. "Either we … [Read more...] about Tiley's goal in OT saves day

'Rochester had forced overtime when Derek Roy scored a power-play goal with 3:14 left in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Milwaukee 2, Rochester 1

'After Doug Janik took a holding penalty for Rochester 5:48 into the extra period, Tiley collected his first playoff goal in 16 games 58 seconds later.' … [Read more...] about Milwaukee 2, Rochester 1

'Game 3 is Sunday at 5:05 from the HSBC Arena. Rochester returns to the Blue Cross Arena Wednesday night for game 5. Start time is 7:35 pm.' … [Read more...] about Admirals Take 2-1 Series Lead

'Brad Tiley got the O/T winner at 6:46 on Ryan Miller who went berserk after the goal. He tried to charge referee Harry Dumas, but was held back by the linesmen. Miller was incensed about the penalty to Janik for holding. He thought it was an obvious dive. From the Press Box it looked to me to be two legitimate calls.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Falls In Overtime At The Marina

'In a defensive battle that saw the Admirals score early and the Americans score late, the goaltending stole the show.' … [Read more...] about Tiley scores OT winner

'The Rochester Americans announced today that WGR 550-AM in Buffalo will simulcast Game Four of the Western Conference Finals from HSBC Arena between the Amerks and the Milwaukee Admirals. WGR 550-AM will bring Amerks Calder Cup Playoff hockey to Buffalo, using the feed from WHTK 1280-AM in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about WGR 550-AM to simulcast game four in Buffalo

'''I think you can always accomplish more no matter where you are. But I think there's another question and that's: 'Is there another step he's ready to make?''' Regier said. ''And certainly I think he's ready to play at the American Hockey League level and maybe even at the National Hockey League … [Read more...] about Sabres open talks to sign Vanek

'"Our first choice would be to play right in Blue Cross Arena," Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth said Friday before boarding a plane back to Rochester. "But I think the fact we've had the opportunity to go to HSBC once in the season and enjoyed a nice win there will make a difference. It should be familiar and not detract from what we're doing. We … [Read more...] about Buffalo makes hockey playoffs, sort of

'”I think the Buffalo fans, as well as our regular Rochester fans, will enjoy a couple great games. And I think the guys will relish in the end playing there.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks make home on the road

'Shuttle service will be available to the HSBC Arena today and Sunday for a round-trip ticket of $10 each day.' … [Read more...] about Amerks fans can truck to Buffalo on shuttle

'Tickets for Games Three and Four are currently available at the HSBC Arena Box Office, Tickets.com, all Tops Friendly Markets locations or by calling 1-888-223-6000. Prices are $20 and $15, and $10 for kids 12 and under. A limited supply of $20 and $15 seats are also on sale at the Amerks Office in The Blue Cross Arena. To order tickets, call (585) 454-5335.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Head to Buffalo, Series Tied 1-1

Sabres captain Chris Drury was named to the United States’ World Cup team on Thursday night. Drury will join NHL All-Stars Mike Modano and Jeremy Roenick on the defending World Cup Championship team. … [Read more...] about World Cup Bound

'Steve Donner, the Amerks president and CEO, figures in order to break even, a crowd of 6,000 per game will be needed. That's after the AHL takes it 51 percent of the revenues off the top (to cover travel expenses and the player's playoff pool) and arena costs, somewhere in the $20,000 or higher range, are factored in. He said in the first two days 3,000 tickets … [Read more...] about HSBC Arena re-opening for hockey