Allowing 106 shots in two games might not seem like a recipe for success, but Rochester made it work last week, as Craig Anderson made 50 stops in a 3-1 win over Peoria on Friday night and rookie Adam Dennis followed up with 54 saves in a 3-1 win at Toronto on Saturday afternoon. Before it was done twice in less than 24 hours over the weekend, no Amerks goaltender had made at least 50 saves in a game since Nov. 12, 1991 (David Littman).

This press release plays off Buffalo's strong start, although a number of Panther Prospects are listed in it.

Rochester takes on the Grand Rapid Griffins on the road tonight and plays a home-and-home series against Syracuse on Friday and Sunday.

AHL's Amerks matching parent club's start

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Who: Rochester Americans at Grand Rapid Griffins
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2006; 7:00 PM
Where: Van Andel Arena
TV: B2 Networks
Radio: WHTK 1280-AM
Internet: mms://168.75.182.197/rochester
Web site: www.amerks.com

There is no more wondering whether or not Chris Lee can hold his own in the American Hockey League.

Three games with the Albany River Rats last week answered the 26-year-old Florida Everblades defenseman's burning question. Lee notched an assist in his first game Oct. 18 against Peoria that helped spark a 3-2 come-from-behind shootout win for Albany.

On Tuesday morning, Lee wore a confident smile at Germain Arena following his first practice with Southwest Florida's ECHL team in eight days and was still reveling in the experience.

Lee makes impression in AHL stint

Defenseman Chris Lee was returned to the Florida Everblades’ roster Tuesday by the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League and got goalie Kevin Nastiuk from the Everblades in exchange.

Blades swap players with AHL River Rats

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Who: Charlotte Checkers at Florida Everblades
When: Thursday, October 26, 2006; 7:30 PM
Where: Germain Arena
TV: B2 Network
Radio: Internet Only*
Internet: www.abc-7.com
Web site: www.floridaeverblades.com

* The Everblades audio broadcast of their game on Thursday, October 26 vs. Charlotte will be heard via the internet only. This is due to the contractual obligations of SportsRadio 770 AM carrying the World Series.

Note: This will be my last update until next week sometime as I have surgery scheduled for tomorrow and must report to the hosptial at some ungodly hour of the morning. I'm sure Eric will keep you up to date as if there is any earth shattering news, otherwise, I will catch you all up after I'm released.