UTICA – The stages keep getting a little bigger, but the role is the same for Ryan Schmelzer. Doesn't matter if it's the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, Canisius College or now the Calder Cup Playoffs.
As WNY products dot Calder Cup rosters, Ryan Schmelzer captains Utica in battle with Amerks
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Utica Comets forward Ryan Schmelzer works against Rochester goaltender Aaron Dell during Game 1 of the North Division semifinals Tuesday in Adirondack Bank Center.
Utica Comets captain Ryan Schmelzer celebrates his goal during the second period of Game 1 of the North Division semifinals Tuesday in Adirondack Bank Center.
Even if the outlook was bleak for the Rochester Amerks to make the playoffs, they said the players were getting that type of experience becaus…
It's back to Utica for Game 5 on Thursday night in Adirondack Bank Center, where the Amerks built a 2-0 lead in each of the first two games be…
UTICA, N.Y. – Beer cans were cracked open when the celebration commenced on the ice at Adirondack Bank Center.
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After getting help on the last day of the season to qualify for the playoffs, the Amerks had their most successful run since 2004.
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In a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Utica Comets in Tuesday's opener of the best-of-five North Division semifinals, Arttu Ruotsalainen scored t…
The Amerks unleashed their high-octane offense, rallying to tie the score late in regulation before taking Game 1 in the best-of-three first-r…
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Adams said you're always building a team, and coach Don Granato pointed out the only truly rebuilt team is the one that wins the Stanley Cup. …
The Sabres strengthened their prospect pipeline Wednesday by signing Russian winger Aleksandr Kisakov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Adams, the Sabres' general manager, learned through the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night that the franchise will pick ninth when the first r…
Seemingly every Sabres player on the roster, no matter their experience, improved under Granato and his staff.
Malcolm Subban was told he'd never sing again.
The Sabres' AHL affiliate clinched their third consecutive postseason berth – playoffs weren't held in 2020 and 2021 – with the Toronto Marlie…
Alex Tuch knew the trade that made his childhood dream a reality would be scrutinized.
