A native of Mansfield, Mass., Krentzman had several internships with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Worcester), The Northern Trust PGA Tour Tournament and Brockton Rox. In addition, he was named the organizations recipient of the McCulloch Trophy for the 1997-98 season for his dedicated service to the Rochester community. Since 1997, a special section at the center of Frontier Field's Walk of Fame has been designated to Rochester's sports legends. After departing Rochester following the 1999-00 campaign, Nichol rounded out his 20-year playing career by scoring 127 points (56+71) over 662 NHL games with stops in Buffalo, Calgary, Chicago, Nashville, San Jose and St. Louis. The high-scoring right wing finished his playing career with 123 goals and 179 assists, good for 302 points and 11th on the all-time scoring list. For his efforts, Biron was named the recipient of the AHLs top two goaltending awards the Aldedge (Baz) Bastien Memorial Award, presented annually to the goaltender voted best at his position, and the Harry (Hap) Holmes Memorial Award, which recognizes a teams goaltender(s) with the fewest number of goals-against per game who has appeared in at least 25 games during the regular season. In 1987-88 he began the season in Italy before returning to finish the season with the Amerks. Since then, only one Amerks defenseman Don McSween has scored more career points in a Rochester uniform than Pagnutti, who notched more than 50 points in three of his four seasons. Rochester is the only AHL team and the only team in North American professional hockey to ever participate in the event after the Amerks earned a third-place finish back in 1996. Buck worked as the Coordinator of Partnership Development for four years with the Sabres and Buffalo Bandits (National Lacrosse League) after starting his tenure there as an intern. Davis left the Amerks after the 1985-86 season to play in Finland. In his first season Gage's team captured the Amerks first division title since the 1990-91 season, making him the first Amerks GM to win a division title in his inaugural season. In September of 2010, the Pegulas announced a gift of $102 million to construct Pegula Ice Arena, paving the way for Division I hockey at Penn State. He was also the all-time penalty minute leader with 1,424, sixth in games played (499), 10th in goals (137) and ninth in assists (211). In addition, Buck was the coordinator of sponsorship fulfillment when Buffalo hosted the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship. Cunneyworth served as interim head coach for the NHLs Montreal Canadiens during the 2011-12 campaign. He also won the John B. Sollenberger Trophy in 1974-75 as the AHLs leading scorer and was named the Minor League Player of the Year by The Hockey News later that same year. Overall, Perreault tossed seven shutouts for the Amerks in playoff competition. Weisbeck has twice had the distinction of serving as a trainer at the AHL All-Star Classic. Biron played his final season in Rochester in 2000-01 while also splitting time with the Buffalo Sabres, concluding his Amerks career with 2,761 saves and 13 shutouts in 103 games in the red, white and blue. 9 retired, joining Norm Red Armstrong as the only players in team history to receive that honor. He upped his offensive contributions the following year to 31 points (14+17) in 62 games as he and the Amerks made a late-season surge during their unprecedented run to the Calder Cup Finals despite a third-place finish in the regular season. Crozier experienced a minor setback in 1966-67 when his club lost in the semifinals but rebounded in a big way the next year with another first-place finish and his third Calder Cup in four years. After a stint as General Manager of the Syracuse Firebirds in 1979-80, Den Hamer returned to Rochester. The Amerks returned to the postseason for the third time under Pittis, who added 19 points (5+14) in 16 games as Rochester advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Stevens has taken the AHL to its highest level during the course of his career and has shown his true professionalism by working with younger broadcasters throughout the league. He led the club with 43 goals, 52 assists and 95 points, earned team MVP honors and helped the Amerks defeat the Portland Pirates in dramatic fashion to win their sixth Calder Cup Championship. He won his first Cup in 1955 with the Detroit Red Wings just after his 18th birthday. After leaving the coaching scene in Rochester in 2006, Houda would spend the next 10 years as an assistant coach with the Boston Bruins and is currently in his fifth in the same capacity with the Detroit Red Wings. Kim began her professional career with East Resources in 1991 and was involved with the company until its sale in 2010. Mongrain returned to Switzerland and played five more years before retiring in 1991. One of the best was going to the championship in my first year and winning it at Sherbrooke and coming home to the thousands of people at the airport at 4:00 in the morning., 3.) He has published books in the field of what he terms "optimized self-sufficiency " for a range of uncertain-future scenarios, that is also labeled survivalism by others. Immediately following his retirement, Nichol returned to the Nashville Predators organization as the teams director of player development before being promoted to assistant general manager. Clark helped lead the Amerks to the Calder Cup finals in 1976-77, and was named team captain in 1977-78. AMERKS ANNOUNCE TELEVISION AND BROADCAST SCHEDULE - Rochester Americans His biggest on-ice contribution came that year when he scored the game-winning goal in the deciding game of the Calder Cup Finals against the Maine Mariners, earning Rochester its first of two Calder Cups in a four-year span during the 1980s. In addition, he won two Calder Cups, the first with Rochester in 1987 and the second with Hershey in 1988. He was also a three-time winner of the Executive Club Most Popular Player award (1994-97) and was the co-winner of the honor in 1997-98. During his career, broadcasting has taken the Wainwright, Alberta, native all over the United States, Canada and Europe. McGreevy joined the Amerks having recently graduated from SUNY Brockport where he earned his Bachelors Degrees in Sport Management while also minoring coaching. Concluding a stellar National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, Frawley played three seasons with Rochester from 1990 through 1993, helping Rochester reach the Calder Cup finals twice. Toth was one of the founding members of the organization in 1955, and he served in almost every capacity with the Amerks owner, statesman, off-ice official and even a linesman during games. The Stratford, Ontario native was originally drafted by the Islanders in the second round (27th overall) of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and finished his pro career with 1,297 games played at the NHL, AHL, IHL and European levels. On October 23, 2010, Weisbeck reached a professional milestone working in his 2,000, Gage received one of the highest honors of his career in 2006 as he was inducted into the inaugural class of the AHL Hall of Fame. Press Box Dedication for Don Stevens | Rochester Americans | Last night In his former role as VP of Player Personnel for the Knighthawks, Gage helped lead the team to an unprecedented three straight championships (2012, 2013, 2014). He then spent the next 279 out of 280 regular season games playing overseas. (Rochester, NY) - The Rochester Americans unveiled the "Don Stevens Press Box" during the first intermission of the Amerks game against the Springfield Thunderbirds at The Blue Cross Arena, in recognition of the Hall of Fame broadcaster's nearly 40 years of dedicated service to the organization. Despite his solid play at the junior level, he was never drafted by any NHL team. During the 1990-91 and 1991-92 seasons he also split time as the teams alternate captain and team captain. He retired following the 2014-15 campaign having played more than 870 professional games and 251 career points between the NHL, AHL and Europe. Those numbers earned him the honor of being the AHL First All-Star Team goaltender, becoming just the fourth Amerks netminder to earn the honor at the time. He also ranks sixth all-time among playoff leaders in games played (57) and seventh in goals (16). He currently resides in Pittsford with his wife, Lauren, and their two sons, Connor (10) and Patrick (8). His philanthropic and outreach efforts also extend to the Veteran Outreach Center, the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network and the annual Amerks Alumni Golf Tournament, which just celebrated its sixth year, and continues to generate thousands of dollars in support of other local charitable organizations. 1.) He also made his NHL debut that season, appearing in two games for the Buffalo Sabres. The 1967 Cup was the most thrilling for Hillman, as Toronto defeated Montreal and Chicago each in six games. In 76 games with the Amerks, Pittis amassed an AHL-best 104 points on 38 goals and 66 assists, winning the John B. Sollenberger Trophy as the Leagues top point-getter during the regular season while helping the Amerks to a franchise record 52 wins during the regular season. He also founded the Stephanie Langdon Hockey School with the help of the Alumni. A native of Ocala, Florida, James retired following the 1987-88 season after additional stops in St. Catharines, Newmarket and Baltimore, concluding an eight-year professional playing career with 34 points (14+20) in 416 games at the AHL level as well as 11 career NHL games with Buffalo and Toronto. Jackson Howe begins his seventh season with the Rochester Americans and second as the Team Store Manager in 2022-23. Phone Number: (352) 589-**** Don J Stevens, age 79 View Full Report Address:***** Wells Ave, Riverside, CA. Hillman also helped the Amerks win their first Calder Cup in 1964-65 as the teams captain. He recently fostered a relationship between the Alumni and Oasis Adaptive Sports, a local organization that offers instruction, equipment and support to disabled military veterans in a variety of recreational sporting activities. Taylor enjoyed a 19-year professional career that saw him become one of the all-time greats in an Amerks uniform. Kim Pegula is the President and CEO of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, and President of both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres as well as the AHLs Rochester Americans. The high-scoring left winger played in nine seasons for the Amerks, spanning 1957-58, 1959-67. Amerk during his 11-year career in Rochester, Gage finished as the Amerks all-time leader in goals, assists, points and games played. 980 Discovery Road: Eagan, MN 55121: 651-452-0872 . He would play one final season with the Amerks in 1978-79, scoring 25 more goals, appearing in all 80 games while serving as team captain. As part of the Class of 2011, Toth became the 16th member of the Amerks family to receive a brick in the Walk of Fame, joining past Amerk greats such as former team captain and Rochester native Rory Fitzpatrick (Class of 2010), the 1964-68 Amerk teams (Class of 2006); Jim Hofford, Don Stevens and Hans Tanner (Class of 2003); Dick Gamble (Class of 2000); Don Cherry (Class of 1999); Red Armstrong and Geordie Robertson (Class of 1998); and Joe Crozier and Jody Gage (Class of 1997). Langdons contributions to the organization extend off the ice as well, and for the past several years, has made a strong commitment to give back to the Rochester community through his work within the Amerks Alumni Association. A 20-goal scorer in all seven seasons played in Rochester, the three-time AHL All-Star helped guide the Amerks to back-to-back Calder Cup championships in 1965 and 1966, the first two of six league titles Rochester captured. Kent Weisbeck enters his 36th season as an Athletic Trainer for the Rochester Americans. Despite taking on full-time news anchoring duties in 2005, Funke has remained involved in the Rochester sports community. Co-written with John Gallagher, the book chronicles the life and story of the trail-blazing athlete who endured and overcame discrimination to realize his dreams and become an inspiration for future generations. Janik departed the organization the following year and would spend the next six seasons with four different NHL organizations and their AHL affiliates. He held virtually all of Rochester's scoring records until they were later broken by fellow Amerks Hall of Famer Jody Gage. There is no floor activity data to show for this day. Van Boxmeer also led his team to 73 postseason appearances, the most among Amerks bench bosses. During the 1995-96 campaign, Jacksons first with the organization, he played in 50 games with the Amerks and was named captain of the team while recording 46 points on 27 goals and 19 assists, as well as 132 penalty minutes. In 1989-90, Wakaluk posted a record of 31-16-4 to set a career-high for wins while also ranking fifth in the AHL with a 3.35 goals-against average. On March 19, 1999, Gage and Dick Gamble had their No. Staff Highland Meadows The Toronto, Ontario, native broke into professional hockey with the Albuquerque Six-Guns of the Central Hockey League in 1973-74. Marie. The following spring, Wakaluk went 6-3 in the postseason as the Amerks once again advanced to the Calder Cup Finals before losing to Springfield. In his new role, Hinkley will focus on revenue generation through the sale of groups and ticket packages to individuals and businesses. Merrell finished among the top 10 scorers in the American Hockey League in three of his five seasons with the Rochester Americans. Entering the 2018-19 season, the Amerks experienced a 15% increase in Season Ticket Membership renewal rate in addition to a significant boost in overall corporate partnership value. Don Stevens November 1, 1930 - March 16, 2022 Overland Park, Kansas - Don Stevens passed away in Overland Park surrounded by his children. They followed up their commitment to hockey by purchasing the AHLs Rochester Americans later that year, restoring a longtime affiliation between the Sabres and Amerks. Merrell burst onto the scene in 1972 and as a first-year Amerk, led the team in scoring with 32 goals and 40 assists, good for 72 points in 74 games. During the 1975-76 season, Langdon more than doubled his goal output from the previous year before helping the Amerks to their second playoff appearance in as many years under the Boston affiliation. Janik split the 2013-14 season in the AHL between San Antonio and Chicago before playing one final year overseas. He teams up with color analyst and former Buffalo Sabre Ric Seiling to bring AHL games to the City of Rochester and around the country. The Pegulas received the unanimous approval of NFL owners to succeed Pro Football Hall of Famer Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. and become the second owners in the storied history of the Buffalo Bills. Dane Jackson, a native of Castlegar, British Columbia, played five seasons with the Amerks (1995-98, 1999-2001) and served as team captain of Rochesters 1996 Calder Cup Championship team. During the 1972-73 campaign, the independent Amerks and head coach Don Cherry restored winning hockey to Rochester. No Holden Back Episode #4: Rochester Americans Legend Don Stevens The Rochester Americans began play in the AHL during the 1956-57 season. In 1986-87 he served as team captain of the Amerks, along with Don Lever. Cody Kalinowski enters his second season with the Rochester Americans as a Manager of Ticket Operations. Under Coach Joe Crozier, Duff was a member of the three Calder Cup teams in the mid-60s. A two-time winner (1976-77 and 1985-86) of the American Hockey Leagues James H. Ellery Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to the AHL by a media member, Funke is considered a pioneer in Rochester sports broadcasting in terms of expanding coverage of local teams and events, and is credited with convincing WHEC to pick up Amerks television broadcasts in the early 1980s. Emily Wade enters her second season with the Rochester Americans as the team's Director of Marketing & Digital Media in 2022-23. Shane Churla (Binghamton) went up on the stage after some of the fans., 2.) Gage spent the rest of his career in the Sabres and Amerks organizations, signing his final contract with the Amerks on August 23, 1995, just a few months after Steve Donner purchased the Rochester club from Buffalo in June 1995. The 2022-23 season will also be the fourth in which Minter will oversee an expanded front office staff for both the Amerks and Knighthawks franchises. He registered three goals and 15 assists in 18 playoff games as the Amerks rallied from a three-games-to-two deficit to defeat the Sherbrooke Canadiens in seven games. The offensive specialist played parts of six seasons in the NHL during the 1970s and '80s. On March 28, 1999, Pittis helped the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, who drafted the Calgary, Alberta, native in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1993 NHL Draft, before returning to Rochester in time to notch two assists in the 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks later that same day. In addition, he earned First Team AHL All-Star honors that season. The 42nd member of the Amerks Hall of Fame was the 10th defenseman enshrined. During the 2016 offseason, the longtime member of the Amerks organization was honored by the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society/Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers (PHATS/SPHEM) with the Career Achievement Alumni Award in recognition of his dedication and excellence in his field. In 2009-10, Stevens called Rochesters historic 2,000th franchise win as the Amerks joined an elite club, becoming just the second team in the American Hockey League and eighth overall in North American hockey history to achieve the feat. He currently serves as a New York State Senator in District 55. In six memorable years as coach of the Rochester Americans, Crozier compiled a record of 260-155-30, making him the winningest coach at the time. He played in five AHL all-star games in the 1950s and is one of three players in league history to have earned six consecutive selections to postseason All-Star teams four First Teams and two Second Team. A fearless shot-blocker, Arbour made up for his lack of speed with intelligence. He and his wife, Jacqueline, reside in Penfield with their daughter, Aveline, and son, Jack. Don Stevens has been around the Rochester Americans for a long time and he's seen a multitude of changes not only with the Amerks, but for the league itself. The hall of fame broadcaster has called more than 3,000 Amerk games over 37+ years. Heather has a background in elementary education and is a licensed teacher. After departing Buffalo midway through the 2006-07 season, Biron closed out his 16-year playing career with stops in Philadelphia, the New Islanders and the New York Rangers. Over a five-year period, the program raised over $30,000 for the Golisano Childrens Hospital, in memory of his daughter. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, James faced racist taunts at opposing arenas throughout his career. A hustling right winger who played well at both ends of the ice, Gerry Ehman played in Rochester for seven seasons (1960-67). The Toronto native played every position for Rochester except goaltender, and he was a renowned penalty-killer and shot blocker during his career. Team Captain for the AHL All-Star Game in 1995. After retiring from the game as a player, Langdon served as a coach and administrator in Rochester Youth Hockey for over 20 years. A native of Lac-Saint-Charles, Quebec, Biron played his first full professional season with the Amerks during the 1997-98 campaign, posting a 14-18-6 record while appearing in 41 of Rochesters 80 games that year. The original Rochester Knighthawks franchise (National Lacrosse League), a team for which he has served as GM, reached the National Lacrosse League Finals in 1999, 2000 and 2003 -- and won the 1997 Major Indoor Lacrosse League title and the 2007 National Lacrosse League crown. Along the way, the Club has supported countless charitable causes. Born in Los Angeles, Cali. Some of his other AHL accolades include the 1987-88 AHL MVP award and a berth on the First Team All-Star squad. Prior to his time with the Canadiens organization, Cunneyworth spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Thrashers (2008-09 and 2009-10). In the regular season he recorded 15 points in 11 games and was clutch in the playoffs, scoring 14 points in 18 games as Rochester advanced to the Calder Cup Finals. In January of 2010, Gage was enshrined into the Knighthawks Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2010. Gage received one of the highest honors of his career in 2006, as he was inducted into the inaugural class of the AHL Hall of Fame. On the Senate Floor on June 26, 2023 118th Congress (2023-2024). Despite playing only three seasons with the Americans, Doug Gibson was one of the most honored and distinguished players to ever wear the red, white and blue. Despite missing the first 22 games, Pittis would rediscover his scoring touch and finish the year leading the Amerks with 48 assists and 65 points while leading Rochester back to the Calder Cup Finals. Ryan Harr - Public and Media Relations Coordinator. When I look at the members of the Amerks Hall of Fame, the true stalwarts, builders and champions of this franchise, Im quite sure I dont belong alongside them, especially since I merely chronicled the endeavors and exploits of those who wore the Amerks sweater, said Oklobzija. Crow, who had bought into the club as a part-owner, sold his portion of the Amerks in 1968 to a faction from Vancouver and left to coach the Canucks in the Western Hockey League. She is a part of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and welcomes conversations about faith, if this is desired by clients. His 465 games played is eighth all-time in team history. Warranty He began his professional career in 1987-88, playing 16 seasons and 800 regular season games before hanging up his skates in 2001-02. Most recently, in June of 2018, Stevens was named the recipient of the 2018 Gary Smith and George Beahon Sports Media Excellence Award at the 72nd annual Press-Radio Club Dinner held in downtown Rochester. He even served as the official statistician for the AHL. Den Hamer then helped the locally owned club into a working relationship with the Boston Bruins from 1973-74 until 1978-79. The 5-10, 175-pound winger was best known for his defensive ability and corner work. He still holds the Amerks single-season record for the most assists by a left winger (59 in 1964-65). Doug Janik spent five seasons patrolling the Rochester blueline from 2001 to 2006, establishing himself as one of the most dominant defensemen in franchise history. The Knighthawks became the latest entity under the ownership of PSE and debuted in the National Lacrosse League as an expansion team during the 2019-20 season, restoring the NLL to 13 member teams. My first season was 86-87, and there was a memorable moment in my very first game at the War Memorial. He was named the best forward at the 1990 tournament and selected to the all-star team when he led Italy to the "B" Pool title in 1991 and promotion to the "A" flight. In three seasons at the helm of the Amerks, Taylor compiled a 116-65-33 record and led Rochester to back-to-back Calder Cup Playoff appearances. "Don has been a staple of Amerks hockey for nearly four decades and this is a tremendous . McSween played five seasons in Rochester and collected the most points ever by a defenseman with 215 (45+170). He transitioned into coaching the following year, becoming the 26th head coach in franchise history. In eight full AHL seasons, he was named to three AHL All-Star Games and his teams made the playoffs each season. Clients he worked exclusively with ranged from Ford Motor Company, Tissot Swiss Watches and The Walt Disney Company.
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