Amerks Conclude Six-Game Homestand This Weekend
Published on November 12, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY)... After playing three games in four nights, the Rochester Americans will once again prepare for another busy weekend as the team will be in action all three nights, two of which are against North Division opponents.
Rochester's three-game weekend kicks off on Friday, November 14th as the defending Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves make their first and only visit to The Blue Cross Arena this season. The contest will be the first of two scheduled meetings between the two teams this season and will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and AHL Live. Faceoff for the non-divisional matchup is slated for 7:35 p.m.
Rochester was 0-1-0-1 last season and is 5-3-2 all-time against the Atlanta Thrashers' affiliate. Chicago presently holds a first-place standing in the American Hockey League's West Division with a 9-2-1-1 record and 20 points.
That evening, the Amerks will host AAA Discount Night, where all AAA members can present their membership cards to receive 100-End Seating for $12.00 each (Reg. Price $18.25) or 200-End Seating for $9.00 each (Reg. Price $14.25). The game also falls on Recycle Night. Those who bring a recyclable to the Box Office will get $3.00 off premium seating.
The Amerks' weekend continues as the team travels north of the border to Copps Coliseum for back-to-back tilts with the Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th. Faceoff for Saturday night is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start with Sunday's matinee contest kicking off at 4:00 p.m. Both games will be carried live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and AHL Live.
Rochester is 0-1-0-0 this season and 60-47-8 lifetime against Hamilton. The Amerks fell 5-3 in the previous meeting between the North Division rivals on November 1st. The "Dogs currently sit in second place in the North Division with a 9-4-1-0 record and 19 points, a point behind division leading Manitoba.
The Amerks (2-11-0-0, 4 points) enter the week after suffering a pair of losses to the Manitoba Moose, in addition to adding another victory to their win column. Rochester began the weekend falling short to the Manitoba Moose in a 5-1 decision Friday night at The Blue Cross Arena and followed up with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Aeros Saturday. The win snapped Rochester's five-game losing streak for its first win since October 24th.
The Amerks and the Moose clashed for the second time in three nights in a déjà vu battle last night with a rare Monday evening contest which saw the Amerks once again fall victim to the Moose, 5-1. First-year forward Michael Duco scored Rochester's lone goal to join teammate Karl Stewart with a team-high four markers on the season.
Kenndal McArdle remains the Amerks' top point-getter with eight points (3+5), while his five assists also ties him for the team lead with rookie defenseman Jason Garrison. Duco currently ranks second in the AHL and first on the team with 76 penalty minutes (PIM) with McArdle a distant second with 47 PIM for second on the team and 13th in the league, respectively. Defenseman Jordan Henry leads the team with a plus-minus rating of plus-three.
Rochester returns home on Wednesday, November 19th as it hosts the Toronto Marlies for a 7:05 p.m. North Division matchup. The game will be the second of eight scheduled meetings between the two teams this season and can be heard live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and AHL Live.
The contest is a clevermethod Business Persons' Special, where fans can turn in their business cards at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office and receive any 100-premium seat for just $10.00. Offer is valid for all Amerks home games Monday through Thursday. Contact the Amerks Office at (585) 454-5335 for more information. It's also a RARES Discount Night. All RARES members can bring their RARES ID card or business card to the box office to get a $22.25 ticket for $10.00.
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