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1981-1982

1981-1982 Rochester Americans Roster

	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Tim Bernhardt (G)	66	1958	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'8"	163	L
	Jacques Cloutier (G)	64	1960	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	5'7"	168	L
	Rick Knickle (G)	64	1960	Chatham, NB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	Jari Paavola (G)	64	1960	Turku, FIN	5'8"	170	-
DEFENSEMEN
	David Fenyves (D)	64	1960	Dunnville, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	Ronald Fischer (D)	65	1959	Merritt, BC, CAN	6'3"	207	R
	Bob Hess (D)	69	1955	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	Heikki Leime (D)	62	1962	Turku, FIN	6'0"	196	L
	Charles Luksa (D)	70	1954	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	Mark Robinson (D)	64	1960	Prince Albert, BC, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	Vaclav Sebek (D)	61	1963	New York, NY, USA	6'0"	205	R
	Ken Soble (D)	64	1960	Rochester, NY, USA	6'3"	209	L
	Kari Suoraniemi (D)	64	1960	Oulu, FIN	6'2"	198	L
	Dean Turner (D)	66	1958	Dearborn, MI, USA	6'2"	216	-
	Jim Walsh (D)	68	1956	Norfolk, VA, USA	6'1"	209	-
	Jim Wiemer (D/LW)	63	1961	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'4"	216	L
FORWARDS
	Ron Carter (RW)	66	1958	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	Randy Cunneyworth (LW)	63	1961	Etobicoke, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	Mal Davis (RW)	68	1956	Lockeport, NS, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	Mauri Eivola (F)	61	1963	Turku, FIN	6'4"	203	L
	Clint Fehr (LW)	63	1961	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	Larry Floyd (RW)	63	1961	Peterborough, ON, CAN	5'8"	181	L
	Dave Gorman (RW)	69	1955	Oshawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	Chris Halyk (C)	65	1959	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	5'9"	165	-
	Gilles Hamel (RW)	64	1960	Asbestos, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	Alan Haworth (C)	64	1960	Drummondville, QC, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	Peter Horachek (RW)	64	1960	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	Val James (LW/D)	67	1957	Ocala, FL, USA	6'2"	205	L
	Don Keller (LW)	63	1961	Rocky Mountain House, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	Chris Langevin (LW)	65	1959	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	Robert Mongrain (C)	65	1959	LaSalle, QC, CAN	5'9"	163	L
	Steve Patrick (RW)	63	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	205	R
	Geordie Robertson (C)	65	1959	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	165	R
	Jean-François Sauvé (C)	64	1960	Ste-Geneviève, QC, CAN	5'6"	174	L
	Kai Suikkanen (F)	65	1959	Parkano, FIN	6'2"	209	L
	Mark Wichrowski (RW)	64	1960	Brantford, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	-

Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 19Av Age: 23.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

1981-1982 Rochester Americans Staff

Head CoachMike Keenan
General ManagerGeorge Bergantz
Asst. Equipment ManagerPete Rogers
Franchise OwnerSeymour Knox
Franchise OwnerNorthrup Knox

Team Staff History

Rochester Americans Facts

Plays in: American Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Blue + White
Town: Rochester, NY, USA Map
Founded: 1956

1981-1982 Rochester Americans Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players
5 players
5 players
1 player

Experience

Rochester Americans: 2 412 GP
NHL: 832 GP
Liiga: 301 GP
AHL: 3 109 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial
Location: Rochester, NY, USA
Capacity: 10 424
Construction Year: 1955

A photo of arena: Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial

Rochester Americans Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
01/04/2025 10:00 PM UTC	Bridgeport Islanders	Rochester Americans	-	AHL
01/04/2025 12:05 AM UTC	Springfield Thunderbirds	Rochester Americans	-	AHL
12/29/2024 12:00 AM UTC	Utica Comets	Rochester Americans	2 - 3 (OT 60:42)	AHL
12/28/2024 12:05 AM UTC	Rochester Americans	Utica Comets	6 - 3	AHL
12/22/2024 08:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Rochester Americans	2 - 3	AHL

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Latest Transactions

11/09/2024

loan

Matt Vernon (G)

Joining fromJacksonville Icemen

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09/30/2024

confirmed

Michael Mersch (F)

Leaving forRetired

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08/20/2024

confirmed

Brendan Harris (F)

Joining fromJacksonville Icemen

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confirmed

Damien Giroux (F)

Leaving forCoachella Valley Firebirds

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08/06/2024

confirmed

Justin Richards (F)

Leaving forDüsseldorfer EG

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07/20/2024

confirmed

Linus Weissbach (F)

Leaving forFrölunda HC

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07/09/2024

confirmed

Ty Cheveldayoff (F)

Joining fromMaine Mariners

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confirmed

Christopher Brown (F)

Leaving forJacksonville Icemen

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Rochester Americans History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	AHL	31	19	9	-	-	3	103	83	41	1.32	1	-
2023-2024	AHL	72	39	23	-	-	10	234	239	88	1.22	2	Division Semifinal loss
2022-2023	AHL	72	36	27	-	-	9	236	233	81	1.13	3	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	AHL	76	37	29	-	-	10	254	270	84	1.11	5	Division Final loss
2020-2021	AHL	29	11	15	-	-	3	89	116	25	0.86	6	No playoffs held
2019-2020	AHL	62	33	20	-	-	9	181	173	75	1.21	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	AHL	76	46	23	-	-	7	254	218	99	1.3	2	Conference QF loss
2017-2018	AHL	76	37	22	-	-	17	234	221	91	1.2	3	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	AHL	76	32	41	-	-	3	205	240	67	0.88	6	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	AHL	76	34	38	-	-	4	199	249	72	0.95	6	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	AHL	76	23	41	-	6	6	209	251	64	0.84	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	AHL	76	37	28	-	-	11	216	217	85	1.12	2	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	AHL	76	31	29	-	12	4	234	209	90	1.18	2	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	AHL	76	26	26	-	10	14	224	221	86	1.13	2	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	AHL	80	31	39	-	5	5	218	266	72	0.9	7	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	AHL	80	36	33	-	8	3	253	247	91	1.14	2	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	AHL	80	22	43	-	7	8	184	259	66	0.83	7	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	AHL	80	17	46	-	7	10	197	291	58	0.73	7	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	AHL	80	41	30	-	9	2	269	250	98	1.23	2	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	AHL	80	30	39	-	7	4	261	270	78	0.98	5	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	AHL	80	51	19	-	-	10	243	208	112	1.4	1	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	AHL	80	37	28	10	-	5	207	188	89	1.11	3	Conference Final loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	31	30	14	-	5	219	221	81	1.01	2	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	32	30	15	-	3	206	211	82	1.03	2	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2000-2001	AHL	80	46	22	9	-	3	224	192	104	1.3	1	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	AHL	80	46	22	9	-	3	247	201	104	1.3	1	Final loss
1998-1999	AHL	80	52	21	6	-	1	287	176	111	1.39	1	Final loss
1997-1998	AHL	80	30	38	12	-	0	238	260	72	0.9	5	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	AHL	80	40	30	9	-	1	298	257	90	1.13	1	Conference SF loss
1995-1996	AHL	80	37	34	5	-	4	294	297	83	1.04	3	Champion

Rochester Americans Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2013-2014	Spengler Cup	2	0	2	-	0	0	3	9	0	0	3	Playoffs Qualifier loss
1996-1997	Spengler Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	13	19	4	1	3	Did not make playoffs

Rochester Americans Retired Numbers

Rochester Americans Stars And Cult Players

1975
Rory Fitzpatrick (D)

Where Are They Now?

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