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1978-1979

1978-1979 Rochester Americans Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Gary Carr (G)	69	1955	Toronto, ON, CAN	183	79	-
		Dave Parro (G)	67	1957	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	180	75	L
		Jim Pettie (G)		1953	Toronto, ON, CAN	183	88	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Bob Blood (D)	68	1956	Concord, NH, USA	180	86	-
		Doug Butler (D)	67	1957	Souris, MB, CAN	185	93	-
		Mike Forbes (D)	67	1957	Brampton, ON, CAN	188	91	R
		Mike Holmes (D)	69	1955	Montréal, QC, CAN	185	86	R
		Keith Johnson (D)	67	1957	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	183	91	L
		Brad Knelson (D)	67	1958	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	188	95	L
		Raymond Maluta (D)	70	1954	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	173	77	-
		Graeme Nicolson (D)	66	1958	North Bay, ON, CAN	183	84	R
		Dennis O'Brien (D)	75	1949	Port Hope, ON, CAN	183	88	L
		Joe Rando (D)	69	1955	Dedham, MA, USA	185	91	-
		Al Sims (D)	71	1953	Toronto, ON, CAN	183	83	-
		Mark Suzor (D)	68	1956	Windsor, ON, CAN	188	100	L
		Raynald Tremblay (D)	71	1953	Bagotville, QC, CAN	183	95	L
FORWARDS
		Paul Barrett (LW)	69	1955	South Boston, MA, USA	178	79	L
		Bill Bennett (RW)	71	1953	Warwick, RI, USA	195	107	L
		Jeff Brubaker (LW)	66	1958	Hagerstown, MD, USA	188	95	L
		Gary Burns (F)	69	1955	Cambridge, MA, USA	185	86	L
		Tom Cassidy (C)	72	1952	Blind River, ON, CAN	180	82	L
		Kevin Coughlin (F)		1957	South Boston, MA, USA	-	-	-
		Rick Dorman (RW)	69	1955	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	175	82	R
		Daryl Drader (LW)	70	1954	Estevan, SK, CAN	178	84	-
		Dwight Foster (RW)		1957	Toronto, ON, CAN	181	86	R
		Ron Garwasiuk (LW)	75	1949	St. Paul, AB, CAN	173	70	-
		Steve Langdon (RW)	71	1953	Toronto, ON, CAN	180	79	L
		Don Larway (RW)		1954	Oak Lake, MB, CAN	185	87	R
		Brian McGregor (F)	67	1957		191	86	R
		Bob Mierkalns (F)	66	1958	Hamilton, ON, CAN	185	84	L
		Al Secord (LW)	66	1958	Sudbury, ON, CAN	185	93	L
	#11	Barry E. Smith (C)		1955	Surrey, BC, CAN	180	80	L
		Tom Songin (RW)	70	1954	Norwood, MA, USA	191	89	R
		Gregory Vaydik (C)	69	1955	Yellowknife, NT, CAN	185	86	L
		Mike Walton (C)	80	1945	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	178	79	L
		Steve West (C)	72	1952	Peterborough, ON, CAN	173	75	L
		Stu Younger (LW)	69	1955	Calgary, AB, CAN	185	88	-

Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 15Av Age: 23.04 yearsAv Ht: 183.42 cmAv Wt: 86.31 kgCompare with other teams »

1978-1979 Rochester Americans Staff

Head CoachGary Darling
Head CoachPatrick J. Kelly
Head CoachDuane Rupp

Team Staff History

Rochester Americans Facts

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

1978-1979 Rochester Americans Roster Facts

Nationalities

29 players
8 players

Experience

Rochester Americans: 2 923 GP
NHL: 1 840 GP
AHL: 3 556 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
12/01/2025 24:00 UTC	Syracuse Crunch	Rochester Americans	-	AHL
11/01/2025 24:05 UTC	Rochester Americans	Utica Comets	-	AHL
04/01/2025 22:00 UTC	Bridgeport Islanders	Rochester Americans	3 - 6	AHL
04/01/2025 24:05 UTC	Springfield Thunderbirds	Rochester Americans	2 - 5	AHL
29/12/2024 24:00 UTC	Utica Comets	Rochester Americans	2 - 3 (OT 60:42)	AHL

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03/01/2025

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Jagger Joshua (F)

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09/11/2024

loan

Matt Vernon (G)

Joining fromJacksonville Icemen

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30/09/2024

confirmed

Michael Mersch (F)

Leaving forRetired

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20/08/2024

confirmed

Brendan Harris (F)

Joining fromJacksonville Icemen

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confirmed

Damien Giroux (F)

Leaving forCoachella Valley Firebirds

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06/08/2024

confirmed

Justin Richards (F)

Leaving forDüsseldorfer EG

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20/07/2024

confirmed

Linus Weissbach (F)

Leaving forFrölunda HC

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09/07/2024

confirmed

Ty Cheveldayoff (F)

Joining fromMaine Mariners

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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	33	21	9	-	-	3	114	88	45	1.36	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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