Amerks Streak into '04
January 5, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
On The Ice: The Rochester Americans (17-10-5-3, 42 points) will look to extend their current five-game unbeaten streak (4-0-1-0) with three games this weekend. The Amerks will play two games at home on Friday and Sunday against Manitoba. To find all the statistics on your favorite Amerks players or any other players in the AHL, check out the League's Official Website at www.theahl.com.
Friday, January 9, 2004 7:35 p.m.
Manitoba Moose at Rochester Americans
The Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY
Sunday, January 11, 2004 6:05 p.m.
Manitoba Moose at Rochester Americans
The Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY
The Amerks will play two games against the Moose (15-17-5-1, 36 points), the first on Friday and the second on Sunday. This two game set with be the third and fourth meetings between the two clubs this season. The Moose and Amerks split the first two games they have played this season. On December 6th, Norm Milley, Derek Roy and Pete Gardiner each scored a goal and Ryan Miller made 21 saves to give the Amerks a 3-1 win in Manitoba. The Moose have been led by forward Brandon Reid with 30 points (9+21) so far this season. Goaltender Tyler Moss (9-10-4) has a 2.47 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage to lead the Moose in goal. The team is currently 10th in the AHL in goals-per game (2.66), but is 18th in the AHL in goals against, giving up 2.71 per game. The team has the AHL's 19th ranked power play unit, with an 13.8% success rate (28 for 203). The Moose are ranked 22nd in penalty killing with an 84.2% rate (175 of 203).
Saturday, January 10, 2004 7:30 p.m.
Rochester Americans at Syracuse Crunch
Onondaga County War Memorial, Syracuse, NY
The Amerks will travel to Syracuse for a key divisional game on Saturday against the Crunch (15-11-5-2, 37 points). The season series is tied at 2-2-0-0, with both teams capturing wins on their home ice. The Amerks picked up a 4-2 win at The Blue Cross Arena on December 28th. Overall, this will be the 105th time the Crunch and Amerks have faced each other. The Amerks lead the all-time series with a 52-39-13 record. Forward Donald MacLean leads Syracuse in scoring with 29 points (11+18) this season. Goaltenders Pascal LeClaire and Karl Goehring have been solid in goal for the Crunch. LeClaire has a 2.36 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. Goehring has posted a 2.27 GAA and a .924 save percentage. Syracuse currently owns the AHL's fourth best power-play unit at 17.4%, going 29 for 167. The Syracuse penalty-killing unit is 20th in the league with an 84.6% success rate, giving up 28 goals on 182 opportunities. Overall, the team is averaging 2.64 goals per game, which is good for the 11th spot in the league.
Around the Boards:
· The Amerks have dropped to fifth defensively in the AHL, allowing 2.26 goals per game, but are now 22nd in goal scoring averaging 2.34 goals per game. The team has both the league's eighth best power play unit with a 15.5% (29 for 187) and penalty-killing unit with an 87.5% success rate (147 for 168). The Amerks own the league's top penalty killing unit on home ice with a 92.9% success rate (79 for 85). The Amerks are 12-4-2-0 on home ice this season and 5-6-3-3 away from The Blue Cross Arena. · · Amerks Head Coach Randy Cunneyworth is three wins away from surpassing Brian McCutcheon (128) for third place on the team's all-time coaching wins list. John Van Boxmeer tops the list with 333 wins, followed by Joe Crozier with 260. ·
Amerks Pass Plates Instead of Pucks at CF Dinner: The Rochester Americans will be serving plates instead of pucks at the annual 2004 Amerks Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Sports Memorabilia Auction, to be held on Tuesday, February 24th at 5:30 p.m. at The Clarion Riverside Hotel in downtown Rochester. Amerk players will serve guests their food and drinks for tips, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Rochester. The tipping does not stop after dinner, as players perform antics and tricks with their guests and fellow players for more money. Great sports memorabilia items from the National Hockey League will highlight the auction. Items includes authentic autographed jerseys from Rochester native and New Jersey Devil Brian Gionta, and former Amerk and current Chicago Blackhawk player Scott Nichol. There will also be game-worn jerseys from the Amerks, Knighthawks, Rhinos and Rattlers. Donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Rochester will fund on-going, groundbreaking medical research aimed at curing and controlling cystic fibrosis. For dinner, auction and ticket information, contact the Rochester chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at (585) 697-0777 or at jfournier@cff.org. Tables are available for sponsorship level donations including bonuses such as choice of your Amerks player waiter.
MORGAN STANLEY "3-Star Investment Award": The Rochester Americans and Morgan Stanley will team up to bring a yearlong promotion to the fans at the Blue Cross Arena. The Morgan Stanley "3-Star investment Award" will be given to the player that accumulates the most points during the 2003-04 season. Through 19 home games, forward Derek Roy (13 points) leads forward Jason Pominville (12 points) and goaltender Ryan Miller (11 points) with the most three star nominations. The winner of the award will receive two round trip tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, courtesy of Morgan Stanley.
Shooting Stars:
After 35 games, the following players lead the Amerks in statistical categories:
Skaters: Goals- Jason Pominville (15); Assists- Domenic Pittis (20) Points- Jason Pominville (32); Shots- Jason Pominville (105); Penalty Minutes- Sean McMorrow (73)
Goaltending: Wins- Ryan Miller (11); Minutes- Ryan Miller (1401:53); Saves- Ryan Miller (650); Goals-Against Average- Ryan Miller (1.93); Save Percentage- Ryan Miller (.935)
Amerks on the Dials:
Television- Friday's game against the Manitoba Moose will be televised live on Time Warner Cable Channel 98 at 7:35 p.m. The game will also be replayed on Saturday, January 10th at 12:30 p.m.
Radio and Webcast- All three games this weekend will be broadcast on WHTK 1280-AM. All three games will also be available on webcast on the Official Website of the Rochester Americans at www.amerks.com.
Faceoff- Catch the latest episode of "Faceoff", the Amerks and Knighthawks weekly highlight and talk show this Saturday, January 10th at noon and at midnight only on the WB16.
AMERKS GAME SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Friday January 9 MANITOBA MOOSE 7:35 p.m.
Saturday, January 10 at Syracuse Crunch 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 11 MANITOBA MOOSE 6:05 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14 at Albany River Rats 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16 CLEVELAND BARONS 7:35 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 TORONTO ROADRUNNERS 7:35 p.m.
***Home Games in Caps
At the Box Office:
2003-04 Season Ticket Packages: Season ticket packages are still available. Call the Amerks season ticket department today at (585) 454-5335 for prices. For all other ticket information, check out www.amerks.com.
Weekly Ticket Discounts and Groups:
Amerks Pride Night: On Friday, January 9th, make a sign cheering the Amerks to victory and get two tickets for only $5.00 each! Show your sign at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office to purchase tickets at this special price.
Xerox Night: On Friday, January 9th, All Xerox employees can purchase $14.25 tickets for $9.25 by showing their Xerox ID at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office, or by contacting the Amerks sales office at (585) 454-5335.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Night: On Friday, January 9th, All Blue Cross/Blue Shield members can receive $3.00 off all tickets by showing their BC/BS card at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office or at the Amerks sales office at (585) 454-5335.
Amerks Family Four Pack: On Sunday, January 11th, the special Amerks Family Four Pack will be available. The Family Four Pack contains four 200-Level end seats, four regular hot dogs, four 16-ounce sodas, and two Amerk Programs for $44. Additional tickets are $11.00 each. The Family Four Pack is available for specific games during the season. After Sunday, the next Family Four Pack night will be Sunday, February 15th. To get your Amerks Family Four Pack, stop by The Blue Cross Arena Box Office or call (585)-454-5335 for more details.
Amerks Weekly Schedule:
Monday, January 5 Travel Day
Tuesday, January 6 Practice at ESL 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 7 Practice at ESL 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 8 Practice at BCA 10:00 a.m.
Friday, January 9 Game Day Skate at BCA 10:00 a.m.
7:35 p.m. game vs Manitoba
Live Television on Time Warner Cable Channel 98
Replayed on January 10th at 12:30 p.m.
WHTK 1280-AM & amerks.com
Saturday, January 10 Game Day Skate at ESL 10:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m. game at Syracuse
WHTK 1280-AM & amerks.com
Sunday, January 11 6:05 p.m. game vs Manitoba
WHTK 1280-AM & amerks.com
SABRE TALK:
Sabres Scoring Spree: The Buffalo Sabres are 4-1-2-0 in their last six games, boosting the team record to 4-4-2-0 in the last 10 games. The Sabres are currently in fifth place in the Northeast Division with 37 points (16-19-4-1).
Leader Board: The Sabres are led by forward Daniel Briere with 27 points (12+15). Miroslav Satan leads the team in goal scoring with 15. Chris Drury leads the team with 15 assists. Mika Noronen (8-8-0-0) leads the goaltending crew with a 2.05 GAA and a .923 save percentage.
Upcoming Games: The Sabres will have a busy week. The team travels to Montreal on Tuesday (January 6th) before returning home for two games against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday (January 7th) and the Ottawa Senators on Friday (January 9th).
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