Rochester Americans move on to next series

This seemed to deserve it's own thread. Paul Hamilton on The Amerks dramatic comeback series win over Syracuse:

https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports...ins-the-series

Lawrence Pilut with the key to the #CalderCup North Division Finals 🗝️

(…in overtime) https://t.co/pxR7oYxABz pic.twitter.com/gzpiNWdfwb

— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 7, 2023

With tonight's @AmerksHockey win, they move onto the 3rd round of @TheAHL ’s Calder Cup Playoffs.

Game 1 | May 11 at Toronto 7p
Game 2 | May 13 at Toronto 4p
Game 3 | May 17 vs Toronto 7:05p
*Game 4 | May 19 vs Toronto 7:05p
*Game 5 | May 21 at Toronto | 4p

*if necessary

— Amerks PR (@AmerksPR) May 7, 2023

Bump.

And again.....

Rochester sweeps Toronto to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals

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The Amerks dominated the Marlies scoring 19 goals in three games.

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Toronto not having playoff fun this year.

This is a HUGE win for the Sabres and their prospects. Deep runs bring out the best in the best. Dudes like Kulich and Rosen are having themselves a blast and developing well. This experience definitely prepares them for the next step.

And depending on what happens in the WHL, they may just get Savoie in on the fun this series

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Originally Posted by JATMtheJATM

This is a HUGE win for the Sabres and their prospects. Deep runs bring out the best in the best. Dudes like Kulich and Rosen are having themselves a blast and developing well. This experience definitely prepares them for the next step.

And depending on what happens in the WHL, they may just get Savoie in on the fun this series

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The OTHER Seattle team(the Thunderbirds)are on the verge of sweeping Winnipeg in the WHL finals; game 4 is tomorrow night. Insofar as Savoie, I'm not sure if they'd be able to get him into the lineup for the Amerks/Bears series.

As for the Amerks' young guns, do not be surprised if they play themselves into the Sabres lineup next season-depending on how training camp goes.

If you're wondering, here's the schedule for the Eastern finals:

Game 1: Tuesday 5/23 at Hershey, 7 pm
Game 2: Thurs. 5/25 at Hershey, 7 pm
Game 3: Sat. 5/27 at Rochester, 7:05 pm
Game 4: Mon. 5/29 at Rochester, 6:05 pm(side note: Downtown Rochester is going to be crazy; the Red Wings are hosting Syracuse for a 4:05pm Memorial Day game.)
Game 5: Wed. 5/31 at Hershey, 7 pm(if necessary)
Game 6: Fri. 6/2 at Rochester, 7:05 pm(if necessary)
Game 7: Mon. 6/5 at Hershey, 7 pm(if necessary)

And it should also be noted that this is the oldest rivalry in the AHL.

Tickets go on sale Monday(5/22)at 10am.

The Western Conference finals aren't set yet; Texas leads Milwaukee 2-1 in their series, while Calgary & Coachella Valley are tied 2-2. Both series continue Friday night(the Calgary/Coachella Valley one will end tomorrow; the Milwaukee-Texas series could wrap up.)

https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/am...s-goal-streak/

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Originally Posted by ckg927

The OTHER Seattle team(the Thunderbirds)are on the verge of sweeping Winnipeg in the WHL finals; game 4 is tomorrow night. Insofar as Savoie, I'm not sure if they'd be able to get him into the lineup for the Amerks/Bears series.

As for the Amerks' young guns, do not be surprised if they play themselves into the Sabres lineup next season-depending on how training camp goes.

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Savoie will join the Amerks, but many beat writers say it's extremely unlikely he will get any games. It'll just be practicing with the guys and getting that pro taste

Damn. Hershey is only a few hours from me. I’ve seen the Amerks there before.

But we are in Italy so the first game I’d be able to make is game 5.

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Originally Posted by JATMtheJATM

Savoie will join the Amerks, but many beat writers say it's extremely unlikely he will get any games. It'll just be practicing with the guys and getting that pro taste

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Well...Savoie HAS, in fact, joined the Amerks, but Lance Lysowski of the News just noted that there IS a chance that Matt will see game action. He will get some practice time with the Amerks and get acclimated, THEN have the chance to play himself into the lineup. Keep in mind Matt's been in playoff mode for a while. Shane Wright is in the same situation with Coachella Valley.

I think even just practicing with an AHL team is a huge plus

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Originally Posted by ckg927

Well...Savoie HAS, in fact, joined the Amerks, but Lance Lysowski of the News just noted that there IS a chance that Matt will see game action. He will get some practice time with the Amerks and get acclimated, THEN have the chance to play himself into the lineup. Keep in mind Matt's been in playoff mode for a while. Shane Wright is in the same situation with Coachella Valley.

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Sabres are fielding a damn good looking future roster however you slice it, no way we pay all these guys big & I’d expect our roster members to hoist a cup. Sabres night do so as well, 2 chances this playoff year now.

Appert says he will be getting Savoie into the lineup

Two things:

1. Tickets for Game 3(the first one in Rochester)are moving fast. Almost no tickets are available in the lower bowl(save for a few near the old Zamboni entrance); virtually everything that IS available is on the Broad St. side in the 200s as well as the section behind the goal on the other side of the rink. Game 4 has a LOT of tickets available. If you can't get there....

2. ....fear not, MSG is here to help! The Sabres just announced that the first 2 games in the series will be available on MSG Network across the entire MSG regional footprint. Don't be surprised if the home games get added, too.

In the Hershey market, the Bears have teamed up with Fox 43(WPMT)to put all of the games on local TV. 2 of the games will air on Fox 43, the remaining 5 will air on the station's .2 subchannel, which normally carries Antenna TV.

Up 4-0 in Game 1 at Hershey after 2 periods.

Cannot see it. :link:

Amerks take game 1

SAVOIE IS IN TONIGHT

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SAVOIE IS IN TONIGHT

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Time for a little Savoie faire, I reckon... :)

Seth Appert says he's likely going to be on one of the wings, and they'll determine which forward position is the best fit for Matt.

Just one more thing: Game 3 Saturday night is SOLD OUT. That's the first time it's happened since they renovated the Blue Cross Arena, and likely in the 66-year history of the team. (Per Kevin Oklobczaja of PickinSplinters.com; he used to work for the Democrat & Chronicle for DECADES.) Oh, yeah....game 4 is trending that way, too.

Can’t believe they’re getting him in. Wish I could watch but we are flying back from Italy. It’ll be on at 3 am Italy time and we have to leave at 4 am to catch our flight.

Yep, Savoie tonight.

Anyone have a link to the game? Our cable company dumped MSG last year.

Amerks down 3-1 and Hershey is on thr PP again. I hate to be the guy that blames the refs, but the officiating has been horribly inconsistent. Rochester is getting mugged with no calls and Hershey is getting a call every time Roch touches them.

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Amerks down 3-1 and Hershey is on thr PP again. I hate to be the guy that blames the refs, but the officiating has been horribly inconsistent. Rochester is getting mugged with no calls and Hershey is getting a call every time Roch touches them.

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Yeah it feels like Hershey is using the old Legion of Boom mindset of "mug them every play, the refs can't call everything"

Subban has stonewalled Hershey through two periods. Linus Weissbach with 2 goals.

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Subban has stonewalled Hershey through two periods. Linus Weissbach with 2 goals.

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Well that stinks.

Hershey storms back and has the lead late in the third

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Well that stinks.

Hershey storms back and has the lead late in the third

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That was a MASSIVE choke job from the Amerks. You do NOT let a team get back into a game when you have a 2-0 lead late in the 3rd. You step on the gas and finish the job.

Hate to say it, but this series is likely OVER but for the shouting.

Hershey was all over them. If it weren't for Subban playing a stellar first 50 minutes, it would have been much worse.

I watched the last two games. Amerks are falling apart, unfortunately.

These young Sabres need to learn how to play nasty games. Otherwise, we'll be looking at another 2006-7 squad that gets beat up in the playoffs.

I’m really glad I didn’t get tickets for what’s probably going to be the elimination game tomorrow.

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I’m really glad I didn’t get tickets for what’s probably going to be the elimination game tomorrow.

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2-0 Amerks lead, lets go.

Refs giving it to the Bears again. Bears player hits the Amerks player in the face so hard that his helmet goes into the stands, no call. Amerks retaliate and get a penalty, and of course Hershey scores.

Big win, back to the barn.

Should be Roch on the brink of a final berth. But that third period collapse in game 4.

Either way, more sports to be played. You win game 6 and suddenly, it's a coin flip

Hershey has NHL size. Amerks are fast but smaller. It hurts them in long spurts.

Zeros after 1

Scoreless after the 1st period.

LOL. Amerks have a 5 on 3 and the Hershey goalie has no stick for a long time and they STILL cannot score. Doesn't look too good.

Hershey up one late in the second.

No matter what happens, this team had a great season and it's going to show in Bflo soon

Hershey blocking a ton of shots. Laying out for their goalie. Amerks had chances but are pressing too much. 1 more period to extend the season.

Failure to score on the 5 on 3 was huge.

The 1-0 lead in the series, the blown 2-0 lead in game 4, nearly 50 min with ZERO goals so far tonight… uggh. Too many missed opportunities

Bad penalty to Rochester with 2:22 to go. It's all over.

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Bad penalty to Rochester with 2:22 to go. It's all over.

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Refs were garbage. That penalty was the right call, but throughout the series, there were so many fouls committed by Hershey that weren’t called.