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The Amerks played their first game on Feb. 5, a 3-2 loss to the Utica Comets. They played their finale Sunday evening, using goals by Dylan Blujus and Brendan Warren and 28 saves from Michael Hauser to defeat Utica 2-1.
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For 217 players, there will be no two days that mean more than July 23-24, 2021.
That s when the 2021 NHL draft will be held, and scores of talented young players will have their dreams of joining the NHL realized.
The winner of the draft lottery won t be known until June 2, according to TSN s Frank Seravalli, but there s already a handful of names rising to the the top of the draft boards.
Here s a quick look at three of the top prospects in this year s draft class.
Owen Power, D, Michigan (NCAA)
There s usually a healthy debate about who is the best player in a draft class or what player should be the No. 1 pick. While this year is no different, Owen Power is a notable candidate for the distinction.
Mersch has been the ideal veteran leader for Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA
The American Hockey League has billed itself as the world’s best development league for better than two decades, and the accomplishments of the young stars are front-and-center when it comes to showcasing talent.
But the veteran leaders remain a critical part of the development process, which is why Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert is so happy to have
The seventh-year veteran forward has been the Amerks most consistent player, is one point off the team scoring lead (7-8-15) and is unquestionably the veteran to emulate.
“He’s unbelievable; I absolutely love him and I consider it a real privilege to get to coach in my first year of coaching pro hockey,” Appert said Friday night following a 7-5 loss to the Utica Comets, when Mersch scored two goals and set up two others.