Americans Beat Wolf Pack 4-2 in Rochester
Rochester scored four unanswered goals across three periods, with Hartford cutting the deficit to one in the third.
Rochester Hockey News
This page covers hockey in Rochester, from the local junior and college programs to the regional teams that play in the city. Reporting takes in games, player movement, coaching changes and the facilities where the sport is played.
Recent news
November 5, 2026
Knighthawks Defenseman Brad Gillies RetiresRochester's veteran blue-liner, drafted ninth overall in 2015, has announced his retirement after ten National Lacrosse League seasons.
November 5, 2026
Americans Beat Monsters 4-1 in RochesterRochester scored early and held off a late Cleveland goal in a 4-1 win on November 4, 2026.
November 4, 2026
Americans Host Monsters in ASL Night OpenerRochester hosts Cleveland Wednesday in the first of eight meetings between the teams this season.
November 4, 2026
Army Sweeps RIT, Moves to 4-0 in Atlantic HockeyArmy shut out Rochester Institute of Technology 2-0 and 3-0 at Tate Rink, its first perfect conference start in program history.
October 29, 2026
Hershey Bears Defeat Rochester Americans 3-2The Hershey Bears edged out the Rochester Americans in a close contest at Blue Cross Arena.
October 26, 2026
Rochester Americans Name Two Hall of Fame InducteesJohn Tortorella and Nathan Paetsch will join the team's Hall of Fame in a ceremony this December.
October 14, 2026
Rochester Knighthawks Installed New Arena TurfThe team upgraded the playing surface at Blue Cross Arena ahead of the upcoming season.
October 10, 2026
Rochester Americans Routed Syracuse Crunch 7-1The Rochester Americans dominated the Syracuse Crunch in a decisive 7-1 victory at Blue Cross Arena.
October 3, 2026
Rochester Americans Held Season Opener PartyThe Rochester Americans hosted a fan event outside Blue Cross Arena to kick off the new hockey season.
September 18, 2026
AHL Hosted Officials Training Camp in RochesterThe league brought 91 officials to the Tim Hortons Iceplex to prepare for the upcoming hockey season.
Day to day, that means game results and season arcs, player signings and departures, coaching and front office decisions, and the arenas and youth programs that keep the sport running. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities wherever a team or player draws a crowd. Ice time and rink availability shape the season as much as the standings do. Youth development and college recruiting are the threads that connect most local hockey stories.