When the Rochester Americans reported to work on Saturday morning, they'd still only experienced defeat once in seven weeks and owned the best record in pro hockey.

But coach Randy Cunneyworth didn't have cake and Kool-Aid for them in the dressing room to celebrate Friday's 4-3 overtime victory over Manitoba.

He applauded them for again finding a way to win but also pointed out the things they didn't do right, the things that made Friday's game more difficult than necessary.

Maybe they can have cake today.

Greg Jacina, Mark Mancari and Michael Ryan each scored two goals as the Amerks routed the Springfield Falcons 8-0 on Saturday night.

Panthers prospects Jacina and Kamil Kreps were the first and third stars of the game, respectively.

Amerks unload on offense in 8-0 victory

Facing a red hot Rochester Americans team that was undefeated at home, the Springfield Falcons hoped to jump out to an early lead and try to set the pace for the game.

Instead, it was the Amerks who took the early lead and never looked back on their way to an 8-0 win last night at BlueCross Arena.

In a dominating performance, Rochester made a statement as to why it just might be the team to beat in the American Hockey League. Michael Ryan, Greg Jacina and Mark Mancari each scored two goals as the Amerks cruised to the victory and improved to 9-0-0 at home.

Amerks dominate Falcons
Amerks pound Falcons 8-0 to remain unbeaten at home
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Who: Milwaukee Admirals at Rochester Americans
When: Wednesday, November 22, 2006; 7:05 PM
Where: Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial
TV: B2 Networks
Radio: B2 Networks
Internet: mms://168.75.182.197/rochester
Web site: www.amerks.com

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The Florida Everblades dominated the Sunshine State's only other ECHL team last season, beating the Pensacola Ice Pilots all 12 times the clubs met.

That dominance came to an end Saturday night.

Newly acquired forward Mike Wirll gave Pensacola the lead early in the second period and goalie Michael Mole stopped a slew of quality scoring chances in the late stages as the Ice Pilots beat Florida 2-1 on Saturday in front of 5,690 at Germain Arena. The defeat snapped Florida's five-game winning streak and ended an eight-game home winning streak against the Ice Pilots (2-9-1).

The ECHL's worst team, Pensacola only previous win happened two weeks ago when they beat the Augusta Lynx. Saturday's defeat was just the fifth time Pensacola beat Florida on the road. The Blades are 21-5-6 at home and 38-11-9 overall against the Ice Pilots.

Pilots goalie Mike Mole deserves a lot of credit for that win.

Pilots ground Everblades

This group of Pensacola Ice Pilots wanted to send a message over the weekend that they aren't anywhere close to being the same as the 2005-06 version, despite their slow start.

As far as the Florida Everblades are concerned, message received.

Pensacola upended Florida, 2-1, on Saturday night in front of a paid crowd of 5,690 at Germain Arena, snapping the Everblades' five-game winning streak in the process. The Ice Pilots (2-9-1) also broke an 0-for-13 streak against Florida dating back to last season behind a solid goaltending effort by Michael Mole, who turned away 35 of 36 shots and rarely gave up any rebounds.

Ice Pilots halt Blades' streak
Ice Pilots rally from early deficit to earn second victory of season
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Who: Florida Everblades at Columbia Inferno
When: Wednesday, November 22, 2006; 7:05 PM
Where: Carolina Coliseum
TV: B2 Network
Radio: Sportsradio 770 AM
Internet: www.abc-7.com
Web site: www.floridaeverblades.com