AHL Rochester Americans

Rochester Americans host the Toronto Marlies

Published on November 27, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


Game Notes: The Rochester Americans (11-9-0-0, 22 points) host the Toronto Marlies tonight at 6:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial. The Amerks lead the season series with a 2-1-0-0 record. The game will be broadcast on WHTK 1280-AM and webcast on the B2 Networks. The game is also available to on-line viewers on the B2 Networks for $6.00. In addition, the contest will be televised live on Leafs TV.

Promotions: Following the game, fans can meet their favorite players at the official postgame party at The Distillery (1142 Mt. Hope Ave.).

Amerks Notes: Rochester will try to avoid losing three straight games for the first time this season. The Amerks have also lost four of their last five games, including a 2-0 setback at Albany Saturday night. Defenseman Nathan Paetsch is tied for sixth in the AHL with 15 assists in 20 games. On Saturday, goalie Michael Leighton returned from Buffalo, while right wing Jason Pominville was recalled by the Sabres. Leighton spent two games with the Sabres, following an injury to Mika Noronen. Pominville heads to Buffalo for the second time this season. He currently leads the AHL with 19 goals in 18 games. The Amerks also released goalie Len Perno.

Jacina returns from FLA: Earlier today, the Florida Panthers returned center Greg Jacina to the Rochester Americans. Jacina played in five games with the Panthers on his first call-up to the NHL. He played in eight games with the Amerks and recorded two goals and one assist.

Toronto Notes: The Marlies (8-11-0-0, 16 points) enter the game in seventh place in the North Division. Toronto is coming off a 3-2 loss to the Syracuse Crunch last night to extend its losing streak to three games. The Marlies finish their three-in-three weekend tonight in Rochester. Toronto's record in three-game in three-night stretches is 3-5-0-0.

Amerks' holiday packages available: Fans can take home a piece of the team's 50th Anniversary season by purchasing one of the Rochester Americans' special holiday packages. The Amerks holiday packages feature ticket vouchers, programs and a commemorative 50th Anniversary media guide. The $25 package offers fans two vouchers in the 200-end seating section, two programs and one media guide. The $50 package features four ticket vouchers, four programs and a media guide. You can order your holiday packages by contacting the Amerks office at (585) 454-5335. There is a $5.00 shipping charge to mail the holiday packages, which are also available at all Amerks home games and at the Amerks main offices.

Next Game: The Amerks visit the Manitoba Moose for two games to begin the month of December. Rochester battles the second-place Moose (12-7-1-2, 27 points) on Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd. Both games are 8:30 p.m. starts will be broadcast on WHTK 1280-AM and webcast on the B2 Networks. The game is also available to on-line viewers on the B2 Networks for $6.00.

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