Rochester Amerks / Elmira Jackals Thread - 2014-2015 Season

[Jean Luc Discard]

Armia was again really good. He is REALLY engaged defensively all the time. He's really often the third man on defense when an opposing team starts their counter-attack. And his surprisingly good on penalty kill.

Armia has shown it very rarely, but he can be a force to be reckoned on the ice when he turns on his Dr. Jekyll&Hyde-switch. If he gets engaged in a game, he could be all over the ice and scoring important goals but, alas, the last time I've seen him to operate on that level was in the 2013 U20-game between Finland and Sweden.

 

[Paxon]

Armia has shown it very rarely, but he can be a force to be reckoned on the ice when he turns on his Dr. Jekyll&Hyde-switch. If he gets engaged in a game, he could be all over the ice and scoring important goals but, alas, the last time I've seen him to operate on that level was in the 2013 U20-game between Finland and Sweden.

He played that way in the SM-Liiga finals later that year, at least off the puck, as he didn't produce at a high level. He again looked like that in Rochester's first round exist last season.

 

[TannedBum]

the last time I've seen him to operate on that level was in the 2013 U20-game between Finland and Sweden.

Then you haven't seen him playing after U20 2013. He is so much more better player by now.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Then you haven't seen him playing after U20 2013. He is so much more better player by now.

I guess not. I've seen only highlights from recent Amerks games but that doesn't ofc tell the entire story. I think that he has improved his skating and just consistency for showing up for games. He really doesn't have to hone his shot since it's, imo, the best out of '11 draft. Btw, is he being used on the point during PP because his one-timer is pretty good as well besides his wrist-shot?

 

[Sports Enthusiast]

Kea was starting to look good down here.

I see Irwin is slowing down. Maybe he won't score for awhile and be sent back.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Gotta love this article, from a guy who watches every single game…

http://www.democratandchronicle.com...11/22/armia-recall-cant-be-far-away/19382561/

"Enjoy his presence while you can, folks. Joel Armia surely won't be with the Rochester Americans all that much longer.

Silly-good puck skills, a deceptive release on a dynamic shot, very good skating, an awareness of defensive responsibilities, and a competitive drive to never give up on a play are the highlights to his game.

It's a well-rounded game that is now elite in the American Hockey League, and will fit quite nicely into the NHL."

 

[LaxSabre]

Game Preview - Amerks Look To Take Down Red-Hot Flames Tonight In Glens Falls -
Rochester Americans Official Website - Amerks.com - Saturday, November 22.

Tonight’s Game - The Rochester Americans bring another weekend to a close tonight as the Amerks travel down the I-90 to face-off against the red-hot Adirondack Flames in a North Division matchup at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The 7:05 pm ET contest will be fifth of twelve meetings between the intrastate rivals this season and will be carried LIVE on Fox Sports 1280 AM Rochester.

http://www.amerks.com/preview.asp?gameID=20141122

@AmerksHockey - #FrozenDome day for the @SyracuseCrunch and @UticaComets. Enjoy it and good luck. Brings back great memories of our #FrozenFrontier event.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[kelsier]

It really looks like Armia has turned his game around, finally. I just wonder when they are going to give him a tryout since Grigorenko already has had his. Could be frustrating being kept down when he's showing his best not to belong there.

 

[LaxSabre]

Jackals Prevail Against Reading In Overtime 3-2 - Elmira Jackals Official Website - JackalsHockey.com - Friday, November 21.

Allan McPherson scored 1:44 into overtime to propel the Jackals to a 3-2 victory against the East Division rival Reading Royals.

Sixty minutes was not enough the settle the score between these two East Division rivals. The Jackals were forced to kill off a four minute penalty at the end of regulation and into overtime before Allan McPherson netted the overtime game-winner. Seconds after the Jackals returned the full-strength McPherson carried the puck in the offensive zone on a 2-on-1 with Nesbitt and capitalized on his own rebound to give the Jackals a 3-2 win.

Travis Fullerton stopped 29 of 31 shots faced for the win and Ouellette stoped 20 of 23 shots faced but was handed the loss. The Jackals went 0-for-3 with the man advantage and the Royals went 1-for-8 on the power-play.

Rest Of The Article - http://www.jackalshockey.com/game-recap-11-21-14

Boxscore/Game Sheet - Jackals 3 Royals 2 - Friday, November 21 - ECHL.com- http://echl.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=11678

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@RSandersonWHTK

#Amerks starters at #AHLFlames:

[G] Andrey Makarov

[D] Nick Petrecki / Mark Pysyk

[F] Matt Ellis - Tim Schaller - Jerome Leduc

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

The Flames strike first and take a 1-0 lead as Ben Hanowski gets a bouncing puck past Makarov at the 7:56 mark of the 1st period.

Flames make it a 2-0 game as Bill Arnold tips in a shot by Brodie Reid for a power play goal midway through the 1st period

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

At the end of the 1st period, the #Amerks trail the @AHLFlames 2-0 in Glens Falls

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

The puck drops on period 2 in Glens Falls as the #Amerks look to cut into a 2-0 deficit

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@RSandersonWHTK

#Amerks C Mikhail Grigorenko scores from the mid-slot off the feed from Joel Armia, though currently "unassisted". ADK 2 RCH 1 [2nd 18:19]

@AmerksHockey

GOAL!!! Mikhail Grigorenko steals the puck and goes top shelf to get the #Amerks on the board! The unassisted goal cuts the deificit to 2-1

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

The 2nd period comes to a close with the #Amerks trailing the @AHLFlames 2-1.

@RSandersonWHTK

END 2nd - #AHLFlames 2 (Hanowski, *Van Brabant) #Amerks 1 (Grigorenko). SOG: Adirondack 18 (35) Rochester 8 (16). 2nd int. report now @WHTK.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

3rd period is underway with the #Amerks trailing Adirondack 2-1

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

#Amerks nearly tie it up on a 2-on-1 rush by Varone and Irwin, but Thiessen just gets a toe on the shot by Irwin. Still a 2-1 Flames lead

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

Crucial power play coming up here for the #Amerks as Wotherspoon is called for tripping

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@AmerksHockey

No shortage of chances on that power play, but Thiessen keeps it a 2-1 game. Just over 2 minutes to play in the 3rd

Makarov heads to the bench as the #Amerks get an extra attacker on the ice

Joel Armia hits the post, nearly tying the game in the final minute. Flames call a timeout

So close! Chad Ruhwedel with a golden opportunity in the final seconds, but Thiessen comes up with a huge save

It's a final in Glens Falls. The @AHLFlames hold on to defeat the #Amerks 2-1

 

[26CornerBlitz]

10/22/14: Amerks at Flames Recap

MAKAROV MAKES 45 SAVES IN 2-1 AMERKS LOSS TO FLAMES

Rochester Americans goaltender Andrey Makarov made a career-high 45 saves, but the Amerks dropped a 2-1 decision to the Adirondack Flames at the Glens Falls Civic Center on Saturday night. Adirondack used a pair of first period goals and several key saves in the closing seconds from its own netminder to secure the victory. With the loss, the Amerks move to 8-9-1 on the season.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BOXSCORE

Makarov was sharp all night, stopping 15 shots in the opening period, 18 in the second and 12 more in the final frame. Mikhail Grigorenko scored the lone Rochester goal, an unassisted tally in the second period.

 

[sabrefan27]

Boy, this team really stinks.

 

[Sports Enthusiast]

Wow I didn't realize this until just now but if the Jackals win this afternoon they aren't just tied for 1st in the Eastern Conference but for the whole ECHL. Since starting the season 1-2-1 the Jackals have eon 8 of 11 games(2 of those 3 losses have come via shootout)and the regulation loss came with a game winner scored with 21 seconds left. Currently 10 of 12 games at home. Had the one of two road games and lost in a shootout. Blew a 2-0 3rd period lead. Next road game is next Wednesday then 5 straight home games.

1st through 6th in the ECHL Eastern Conference is separated by a mere 3 points. Some game differentials though between teams.