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17-05-2025
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Amerks even series with Laval after 5-3 win
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — Jiri Kulich scored the game-winning goal with just under eight minutes left in the play as the Amerks knocked off Laval 5-3 in the second game of their North Division Finals series. Rochester outshot the Rocket 36-19 and evened the best of five series at a win apiece. Isak Rosen scored twice and had a three point night. Lukas Rousek added a goal and an assist. Kale Clague had never played in a playoff game before this season. He's also yet to play in one without scoring a goal. The veteran defenseman opened the scoring with another missile from the point six minutes into the first period. He has scored one goal in all five Rochester playoff games so far. Laval got even on a tipped backhand that popped up and over Devon Levi's shoulder without the Amerks goalie seeing it. The tie lasted only 35 seconds. Rosen tipped in a Ryan Johnson shot and Rochester had a 2-1 lead after the first. Zach Metsa helped Laval square the game for a second time. A turnover next to his own goal post ended up a free spin in front for Lucas Condotta who deposited the gift top corner. Jared Davidson potted a big rebound from Levi nine minutes later and Laval had their first lead at 3-2. Late in the period, Rosen's hustle to keep a puck in the zone allowed Metsa to put a shot on goal. The puck bounced up and a few feet outside the right post. Rousek drove on the loose change and slapped a backhand on net as he was falling over a skate. The puck hit the post, then goalie Jacob Fowler in the back and rolled in the net with 40 seconds left. The teams went to the third period even at three. The Rocket took a goaltender interference penalty with just over nine minutes to play and Rochester capitalized. Rousek sent a gorgeous saucer pass to the point and Kulich one-timed it for the go-ahead goal. Levi stopped all six third period shots he faced to make the lead stand up. It was the first time either team in the series had been held scoreless for an entire period. Rosen added an empty netter with nine seconds left to seal the win. Levi finished with just 16 saves. He made less saves in a win only one time all year and that was back in November. The series now shifts to Quebec for the final three contests. Games 3 and 4 will be Wednesday and Friday. Game 5, if necessary, is Saturday afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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Things to do in Rochester this weekend (May 16-18)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there are plenty of events in the Rochester area! This is the last weekend of this year's Rochester Lilac Festival. Art in the Park and Small Business Circle will return to the festival for its final weekend this year. On Sunday, May 18, the festival will hold the annual Lilac Run 5K, the 10K, and the Tim Hortons Timbits Trot. More information on these events can be found on News 8's Lilac Festival guide. The Amerks continue their North Division Finals game against Laval Rocket on Friday at 7:05 p.m. Unfortunately, the Amerks lost their previous game against Laval on Wednesday night, but fans are hoping for the Rochester team to win this next game. Tickets for this home game can be purchased on the Amerks' website. The Red Wings are at home this weekend, with Saturday's game kicking off at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday's game kicking off at 1:05 p.m. The Red Wings continue to play against the Durham Bulls this weekend as they continue to celebrate the Lilac Festival with ROC the Lilac Week. Tickets for these home games can be bought here. After its opening day on Friday, Fairport's Yard Sale Weekend will extend into the weekend on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Nine neighborhoods will be packed with yard sales. A full map of all the yard sales can be found by clicking here. Fairport neighbors looking to register for the annual event can do so on the event's website. Flower City Days at the Market are held on Sundays throughout the month of May at the Rochester Public Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardeners are invited to check out the horticultural sales at the market, such as hanging baskets, annuals and perennials, succulents, accessories, and more. Those looking to apply as a vendor for Flower City Days can do so by clicking here. The American Heart Association will hold its annual Heart Ball on Saturday, May 17. It will be held at Hyatt Regency Rochester between 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening schedule, parking information, and attire have not been revealed yet. All of that information is expected to be posted here. A 5K color run will be held in the Town of Hilton on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. The race meetup will be at 59 Henry Street. The event is meant to promote mental health, community building, and support the mission of Sources of Strength, a suicide prevention and mental health promotion program. Those who want to sign up for the race may do so until registration closes. If you know of an event happening this weekend, email us at WROCDigital@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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Rochester Amerks prepare for key game one vs. Laval Rocket
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It's finally here: Game One of the North Division Finals for the Amerks. Back on the ice Wednesday hosting the Laval Rocket at 7:05. Andrew Mossbrooks, who does everything media wise covering the team, stopped by the News 8 studios Wednesday to talk about the playoff success for Rochester, and what can expect when the series opens. 'I wouldn't be surprised if there was a bit of a feeling out because while the Amerks have been sitting for almost two weeks, Laval also hasn't played in eight days,' Mossbrooks said. 'You take players in hockey that are creatures in habit, and remove them from said habitat, things can get a little funky. I think ten minutes in, both teams will settle in and have a really good North Division finals.' The Best-of-Five series will be played using a 2:3 format — with Rochester hosting games 1 and 2 Wednesday night and Friday before they finish in Quebec. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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Lions Advance To Eastern Conference Finals
The Trois-Rivieres Lions are now one of four teams still standing in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Lions eliminated the Norfolk Admirals 6-3 Wednesday night at Colisee Videotron to take the North Division Finals series 4-2. Head coach Ron Choules' squad came out strong in a back-and-forth battle, taking an early lead two minutes into the game when Andrew Coxhead beat Admirals goaltender Thomas Milic top shelf with a wrister from the left-wing circle. The Admirals responded with two goals of their own to take a brief lead before the end of the opening frame. Connor Fedorek blasted home his first goal this postseason off an offensive zone faceoff to tie things up 1-1. Shortly after, Justin Young redirected a feed from Josh McDougall out front to give Norfolk a 2-1 lead. It was Young's first of the post-season and a key momentum swing for the Admirals. The Lions regained momentum late in the first period but were unable to capitalize again before the intermission. The second period saw Trois-Rivières carry their momentum forward with two unanswered goals to retake the lead. Five minutes in, the Lions capitalized on a loose puck in the Admirals' defensive zone as Chris Jandric found the net to tie the game 2-2. Midway through the frame, Jakov Novak gave Trois-Rivières a 3-2 lead with a shot from the slot, putting the home side back in front. Norfolk managed to tie the game once more after a puck deflected off Jandric's skate and found its way past Lions goaltender Luke Cavallin. Nicolas Guay gave the Lions a 4-3 lead early in the third period, beating Milic with a shot over the right shoulder. The Admirals pushed hard in search of the equalizer, generating pressure throughout the frame, but the score held as the clock wound down. With under two minutes remaining, the Lions extended their lead on a goal from Anthony Beauregard, sealing the game and the series. Beauregard scored his second of the game on an empty-netter to seal the 6-3 final, ending the Admirals' season. Trois-Rivières now advances to face the three-time defending Kelly Cup champion Florida Everblades in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 will take place Saturday at Hertz Arena in Estero, with puck drop scheduled for 7 Pm ET.
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07-05-2025
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Laval Rocket Eliminate Cleveland Monsters, Advance To North Division Finals
© Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After a 4-1 win on Tuesday night the Laval Rocket have eliminated the Cleveland Monsters from the Calder Cup Playoffs and advanced to the North Division Finals. The Rocket will take on the Rochester Americans in a best-of-five series for the North Division title. The Rocket were led by goaltender Jacob Fowler who joined the team in April from Boston College and has only six professional starts under his belt. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Fowler had a .953 save percentage and one shutout against the Monsters and seems to have cemented himself as the starter going forward. The 20-year-old won the Mike Richter Award as the NCAA's Top Goaltender this season and will face off against 2022 and 2023 Mike Richter Award winner Devon Levi in round three. Offensively the Rocket were led by their top line of Laurent Dauphin, Alex Barre-Boulet, and Sean Farrell. Dauphin and Barre-Boulet each recorded six points in the four game series, Dauphin led the team with three goals. Farrell added two goals and four points. Defensively, Gustav Lindstrom and Tyler Wotherspoon took on the majority of the difficult offensive matchups while Logan Mailloux led Rocket defensemen with a goal and three points in the series. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Denton Mateychuk and Jet Greaves were standouts for the Monsters, Mateychuk finishes the playoffs with five points in five games while Greaves stopped 186 of the 204 shots he faced for a .912 SP. Game 1 gets underway May 14, the Americans have not played since they eliminated the Syracuse Crunch on May 1. Keep an eye on The Hockey News' Montreal Canadiens site and The Hockey News' Buffalo Sabres team site for more updates on the series. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
