By Mateo Ortiz The Rochester Americans 2025/2026 season came to a close on Sunday evening after a loss to the Toronto Marlies in game three of the best-of-three North Division first round series. The Amerks went through many ups and downs throughout the regular season, from injuries to transactions, the team had to fight till the very last day of the regular season just to get a chance to play in the Calder Cup playoffs. Here's a quick recap of the past six months for the Ame

The Rochester Americans hosted the Toronto Marlies for game two of the first round of the North Division playoffs. After a 5-0 loss on in game one on Wednesday night, the Amerks flipped the script on the Marlies as a 29 save shutout by Devon Levi lifted Rochester to a 4-0 win, to force a winner-take-all game three on Sunday. The first 4:47 of play went uninterrupted, although both teams had a couple of great chances early on, none of their shots were able to get past both net

By: Mateo Ortiz The Rochester Americans wrapped up their four game homestand on Saturday evening against the AHL's point leader, the Providence Bruins. The Amerks held the Bruins to just one goal on 24 shots in what was a defensive showdown. An OT goal in the final minute of play secured a big 2-1 win for the Amerks in front of a big crowd at the Blue Cross Arena. Just 3:30 into the contest, Amerks left winger Anton Wahlberg went five-hole on Bruins goalie Michael DiPietro to

By: Mateo Ortiz ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans began the final weekend of March with a divisional matchup at home against the Toronto Marlies. Despite some second period miscues, a two goal first along with a three goal third period was enough for Rochester to get past their division rival. Less than two minutes into the contest Rochester got the scoring underway as right winger Carson Meyer tipped in a shot by fellow forward Olivier Nadeau to give the Amerks the

By: Mateo Ortiz ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans wrapped up the penultimate weekend of March with a home matchup against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Despite major struggles defensively in the opening period, adjustments in the defensive zone as well as a strong offensive presence in the later stages of the contest, led to a 6-3 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack. Amerks defenseman #2 Gavin McCarthy skating onto the ice on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Photo: Nicole Bowland / 89.

By: Aiden Styles On Tuesday, Brockport men’s hockey forward Nick Reif was named UCHC Rookie of the Year and earned and Empire 8 First team as well. Reif led the team with 21 points in his rookie campaign. Nick Reif celebrating with the Brockport Golden Eagles bench. (Photo: Abby Wheeler/Brockport Athletics) “You know it felt good and it’s a great start but the next three years I definitely want to improve you know, and keep helping the team,” Reif Said The freshman forward

Ryan Oleksyn / Sports Writer ROCHESTER, N.Y. --The Rochester Americans were defeated by the Laval Rocket by a final score of 9-3 on Friday night. The Amerks were tied at one point with the Rocket but, Rochester proceeded to give up six unanswered goals to end the game. Amerks players together after a goal on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 (Photo: Nicole Bowland/89.1 the Point) "You can't give up what we gave up tonight," said Amerks head coach Michael Leone. "it's just one of those ga

David Filak making a save on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: Brockport Athletics) Brockport Golden Eagles goaltender David Filak was named Empire 8 Goaltender of the Week following a career high 55 saves in a historic 3-2 win over the tenth ranked team in Division 3, the Geneseo Ice Knights this past Friday, Feb. 20. "You know I just have been playing the same game for 20 years now, so it's just about doing the same things and doing all the little details," Filak said. The Jun

By: Joey Campbell BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- After the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles (10-14) took down the Geneseo Ice Knights (16-7) for the first time in ten years on Friday, they looked to complete the sweep in the final game of the regular season on Saturday. The Ice Knights bounced back well en route to a 5-2 win. Brockport hockey before their game on Feb 13. 2026. Photo Credits (Brockport Athletics). "I'll go to war with this group," Brockport head coach Brian Dickinson said. "

By: Alexander Moore ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Facing off for the third consecutive time, the Rochester Americans fell to the Utica Comets by a score of 7-4 on Sunday. It was the first time all season that the Amerks allowed seven or more goals. Both teams played a physical game that started in Rochester’s favor as the Amerks took a 3-2 lead at the start of the second period. However, that lead quickly left their grip as Utica went on to score back-to-back-to-back goals in the second

By: Joey Campbell Brockport and Albertus Magnus kicked off their second game of the weekend after Brockport fell 4-1 to Albertus last night. A much closer game tonight that went down to the wire, but the Golden Eagles didn't have enough as they fell 3-2. "Better effort, just you got to play every single shift," Brockport head coach Brian Dickinson said. "Offensively we had some great looks, I think we are a little better team then they are but what they do is compete hard to

By: Joey Campbell BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- The SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles and the Albertus Magnus Falcons started game one of their two-game series, commencing only the second time the two teams have faced each other. Brockport originally held a 1-0 record over them, but the Falcons came to play on Friday night, winning 4-1. Jacob Gates (9) and the rest of his line meeting up in the neutral zone on January 31. 2026. (Photo Credit: Brockport Athletics) "No easy games in this leagu

By: Joey Campbell The (8-10) SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles welcomed the (3-14-1) Fredonia State Blue Devils for the second time this week after beating them 6-1 on Tuesday. Tonight would be a very similar story as Brockport walked away with it late in a 5-2 win on Senior Day. Starting lines being announced on Jan. 17. 2026. (Photo Credit: Brockport Athletics) "If we play that way, we are a tough out against any team," head coach Brian Dickinson said. In net for the Golden Eagl

Ryan Oleksyn / Sports writer ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans defeated the Hershey Bears by a final score of 3-1 on Friday. The Amerks were able to bounce back after just losing to the same Hershey team back on Wednesday. "I'm really proud of the group," said Amerks head coach Michael Leone. "They're working really hard on face-offs, they're really selfless guys." Amerks bench reaction to goal on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 (Photo: Juniper Lasky) Through the first few min

Devon Levi against the Cleveland Monsters on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Rochester Americans/Micheline Veluvolu) By: Juniper Lasky Rochester, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans had a tough divisional game on Saturday night, as they lost 2-1 against the Cleveland Monsters. This game meant a lot more than the rest, as they are currently locked in a tight divisional dash for one of the five North Division playoff spots. The stakes for this game were laid out as clear as possible. The

Ryan Oleksyn / Sports writer ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans defeated the Utica Comets 3-0 on Friday as Amerks goalie Devon Levi earned another shutout this season. Rochester controlled the game and limited Utica's scoring opportunities as they took the first game of this homestand. "It's good to see us play that way for 60 minutes," said Amerks head coach Michael Leone. "Anytime you win in this league, you have to enjoy it and be proud." Faceoff between Utica and

Devon Levi and Zac Jones celebrating a win against the Syracuse Crunch on Jan. 14, 2026 (Mateo Ortiz / 89.1 The Point) By: Juniper Lasky ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In the thick of playoff contention, the Amerks were looking to get two consecutive wins for the first time in nearly two months. The Amerks had fallen to 4th in the North Division, behind the Crunch, the Marlies and the Rocket. A win in this game propelled them to second, two games behind the Rocket with a game in hand. Go

Ryan Oleksyn / Sports writer ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans lost to the Laval Rocket by a final score of 3-2 on Friday night. Rochester was able to muster 49 shots on goal but were not able to capitalize on multiple breakaway and man advantage opportunities. "It's one of those games, that's hockey sometimes," said Amerks head coach Michael Leone. "But I was really proud of the guys." Devon Levi in net on Friday, January. 9th, 2026. (@AmerksHockey on X) The game wo

By: Juniper Lasky The Rochester Americans celebrating Isak Rosén's game winning goal against the Belleville Senators (Mateo Ortiz/89.1 The Point) ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans came up with a 3-2 overtime win against the North Division rival Belleville Senators on Friday night, with Rosén being the focal piece for the squad, with two goals, one of them being the deciding goal in the end. "It was a great night for him," Rochester Americans head coach Michael Leone

By: Mateo Ortiz ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans returned to action on Wednesday night as they hosted the Utica Comets for the fourth of ten scheduled meetings between the two teams this season. Struggles in the defensive zone as well as strong defensive play by the Comets led to a 3-2 loss for the Amerks. Rochester had an early five-on-three advantage just six minutes into the contest to which they were able to capitalize on. Amerks right winger, Isak Rosen led off