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Thomas Bordeleau battles for the puck with San Jose against Calgary on April 13, 2025. File photo.
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SIGNINGROCSep 15, 2026

Bordeleau, Boyko sign one-year AHL deals with Rochester

The Americans added forward Thomas Bordeleau and goaltender Talyn Boyko on one-year American Hockey League contracts.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Domenic Pittis skates against the New York Islanders on January 7, 1997. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEROCSep 14, 2026

Domenic Pittis Returns to Rochester as Jr. Amerks GM

The former Amerks forward and 2020 team Hall of Fame inductee takes over a youth organization of roughly 1,100 players, according to WHEC.

Boston University defenseman Gavin McCarthy controls the puck under pressure from Western Michigan's Garrett Szydlowski in the Frozen Four final on April 12, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSROCPROSep 14, 2026

Bruins Prospects Beat Sabres 6-2 as McCarthy Shines for Amerks

Gavin McCarthy brought the physicality and two teenage draft picks combined for both Buffalo goals in Game 1 of the Prospects Showcase.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Philip Samuelsson defends Ottawa Senators forward Tom Pyatt during a preseason game on October 1, 2016. File photo.
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COACHINGROCSep 3, 2026

Philip Samuelsson Joins Amerks Coaching Staff After Retiring As Player

The former Penguins draft pick and longtime AHL defenseman moves behind the bench in Rochester after 15 pro seasons.

BROADCASTINGROCJul 15, 2026

Griffin Della Penna Named Rochester Americans Play-by-Play Voice

The Western New York native takes over broadcast duties for the Sabres' AHL affiliate after Don Stevens' retirement.