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Amerks Prepare For Three In Four Nights

December 17, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... After coming off their winless Illinois series this past weekend, the Rochester Americans will now turn their attention to a busy three-game in four-night stretch this week. The weekend will feature only one divisional matchup before the Christmas break.

Rochester's three-game week kicks off on Wednesday, December 19th as the Amerks make their first and only visit to the state capital this season to do battle with the Albany River Rats at the Times Union Center. Faceoff for the first of two scheduled meetings between the two New York State teams is set for 7:00 p.m. The contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks. The game was originally slated for the evening of Saturday, December 8th in Albany before being rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts. Rochester is 43-38-9 all-time against the Carolina Hurricanes' affiliate.

After having Thursday off, the Amerks will return to action on Friday, December 21st as they welcome back the Toronto Marlies to The Blue Cross Arena for the second time this season. The 7:35 p.m. North Division contest can be heard live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com, and B2 networks. The game will be the third of eight scheduled meetings between the two teams. Rochester is 0-2-0 this season and 9-11-0 all-time against Toronto.

The game ushers in the Pirate Toy Fund, courtesy of Gary the Happy Pirate. Fans can bring a new, unwrapped toy to The Blue Cross Arena Box Office and receive $3.00 off any premium seat. Fans can also enjoy pregame music by Gary the Happy Pirate from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. as part of the Amerks' Friday Night Frenzies. Further, fans who present their AAA member card at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office will receive 100 End Seating for $10.00 each (Regular $16.00) or 200 End Seating for $10.00 each (Regular $12.00). Finally, buy one, get one free ticket vouchers are available for this game at participating Wendy's Restaurants.

Rochester will conclude the weekend with a non-divisional matchup on Saturday, December 22nd against the Binghamton Senators at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The 7:05 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks.

The contest will be the fourth of eight in the season series. In their previous encounter, the Amerks dropped a 4-3 decision to the Sens on December 9th. The Amerks are 0-3-0 on the year and 18-19-4 all-time against Binghamton.

Rochester (10-16-1-2, 23 points) enters the week with a fifth place standing in the American Hockey League's North Division after coming up empty-handed in their three-game road swing in Illinois this past weekend. The winless weekend extends Rochester's current losing streak to a season high six games.

Rochester currently holds the third-worst record in the AHL, next to the Lowell Devils and the Lake Erie Monsters. After being outscored 14-7 on the trip, the Amerks have allowed a league-worst 3.79 goals per game.

The Amerks first fell victim to the Chicago Wolves by a 5-3 score Thursday night at Allstate Arena. Second-year right wing Patrick Kaleta scored his first goal of the season and added a pair of assists to earn second star honors, while David Brine found the back of the net twice to lead the Amerks.

Clarke MacArthur scored Rochester's lone goal the following night in a 5-1 loss to the Rockford IceHogs at the Metro Centre. With the goal, MacArthur leapfrogged Mark Mancari to reclaim the team lead with nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points. The Amerks captain is presently 13th in the league in power play assists, as 10 of his 15 helpers have come on the man advantage. Mancari currently sits one point behind MacArthur with six goals and 17 assists for 23 points.

Rochester closed its weekend with a 4-3 loss to the Peoria Rivermen Saturday night at Carver Arena. Despite an early goal from Marek Zagrapan, the Amerks relinquished four straight goals to the Rivermen to secure the win. Kenndal McArdle and Marc-Andre Gragnani scored Rochester's final two goals to come within one; however it was not enough to complete the rally.

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