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Amerks cling to three-point lead in North

February 19, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans' arduous schedule will continue this week, as they are scheduled to play three games in four nights, two of which are against North Division foes. Currently, the Amerks (36-17-1-0, 73 pts.) sit atop the North Division standings, three points better than second-place Hamilton (33-18-2-2, 70 pts.).

On Wednesday, February 21st, the Amerks will clash with the San Antonio Rampage at The Blue Cross Arena in the first of two meetings this season. At the game, the Amerks will celebrate The Moose's birthday by giving free ice cream to the first 3,000 fans, courtesy Perry's Ice Cream. There will also be a broomball contest during the first intermission featuring Rochester area mascots. Fans will also be able to take advantage of the clevermethod Business Person's Special. Fans can turn in their business cards at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office to receive a regular $19.00 ticket for $10.00. The Rampage (23-32-1-3, 50 pts.) are currently tied for sixth in the West Division standings, and have lost four straight. The Amerks are 6-2 all-time against the Rampage. The 7:05 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 Networks.

The Amerks will host the Manitoba Moose on AAA Night at The Blue Cross Arena on Friday, February 23rd. Fans who show their AAA membership card at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office will be able to purchase tickets to the game for best available seating for $10.00 each. Orders of 10 or more tickets can be placed by calling Adam Winslow at (585) 454-5335, ext. 3019. Thundersticks will be given to the first 8,000 fans courtesy Time Warner Cable. In their last meeting on February 18th, the Moose shut out the Amerks, 3-0, at The Blue Cross Arena. Rochester is 4-3 against Manitoba this season. The 7:35 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 Networks, and will be televised live on Time Warner SportsNet Channel 26.

On Saturday, February 24th, the Amerks will head north of the border to take on the Toronto Marlies at Ricoh Coliseum. The Marlies are 4-5-0-1 in their last ten, but goaltender Justin Pogge has heated up while playing at home, as he has won his last three starts at Ricoh Coliseum. The Amerks are 3-1 this season against the Marlies. The 4:00 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 Networks.

Despite having to play with a depleted lineup due to a number of NHL recalls, the Amerks managed to earn an important four points last week, picking up two wins in three games. Every point is critical, as the Amerks have had their lead in the North Division cut to three points by Hamilton. The streaking Bulldogs have picked up points in their last 12 games (10-0-1-1).

The Amerks won their weekend opener on February 16th by a score of 3-2 over the Atlantic Division leading Manchester Monarchs at The Blue Cross Arena. Amerks forward Rob Globke netted the game-winner late in the third to lift the Amerks to victory.

On February 17th, Amerks forward Michael Ryan netted his second natural hat trick in three games and added an assist, as the Amerks defeated the Syracuse Crunch at the War Memorial at Oncenter. Ryan netted his first natural hat trick on February 11th in the Amerks' 9-5 loss at Hamilton.

The Amerks capped their weekend with a 3-0 loss to the Manitoba Moose on February 18th at The Blue Cross Arena. The shut out marked the fifth time this season that the Amerks have been held scoreless.

PLAYER MOVES

Last week, the Amerks faced a flurry of transactions as forward Drew Larman was reassigned to Rochester by the Florida Panthers, and Drew Stafford, Clarke MacArthur and Michael Ryan were all recalled by the Buffalo Sabres.

Larman was sent back to Rochester on February 15th after playing three games with the Panthers. In those games, he registered a total of one shot on goal and a negative-one rating. He now has two goals, a minus-three rating and 15 shots in 16 games with the Panthers.

On February 16th, Stafford and MacArthur were recalled by Buffalo. Stafford netted a goal in the Sabres' 4-3 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins to earn first-star honors on February 17th. MacArthur is currently the Amerks' point leader with 59 (19+40).

The Amerks lost their third player of the week when Buffalo gave Ryan his second recall of the season on February 18th. In his first recall back in late November, Ryan registered six shots on goal in three games with the Sabres. He has 20 goals and 21 assists in 41 games with the Amerks this season.

PLAYER COMMUNITY APPEARANCES

Wendy's 'Skate with the Amerks": February 20th

The Rochester Americans will be hosting their Wendy's "Skate with the Amerks" on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at The Blue Cross Arena. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and free passes can be picked up at the Greece (2980 W. Ridge Road), Victor (7471 Route 96) and Henrietta (3050 S. Winton Road) Wendy's locations. Fans must have a pass to enter the event.

From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., fans will have the opportunity to watch as the Amerks complete their final hour of practice. Then, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., fans will be able to throw on their skates and join the Amerks on the ice for an hour-long skate, where they will be able to ask the players for autographs and mingle with their favorite Amerks. Passes for the event are limited, so fans that wish to participate are encouraged to pick up their passes from the participating Wendy's locations as soon as possible.

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