Game Preview: Rochester Americans vs. Hartford Wolf Pack – November 8th 2024

| Game Information |

Matchup:
Rochester Americans vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

Date & Time:
November 8th, 2024 at 7:05 PM EST

Location:
The Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY

TV/Streaming Info:
TV: AHL TV on FloHockey Radio: The Fan Rochester


| Game Overview |

Tonight, the Rochester Americans face the Hartford Wolf Pack for the first of two meetings this season, with Hartford visiting Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena for their only appearance. The Amerks, riding a five-game winning streak after a 4-2 road win over Cleveland, aim to make history with their 2,500th franchise win, joining the Hershey Bears as the only teams in AHL history to reach this milestone. Key players like Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen bring momentum for Rochester, while Hartford, yet to win on the road, relies on Brett Berard and Benoit-Olivier Groulx to turn their away-game fortunes. Adding intrigue, former Amerks Casey Fitzgerald and Chad Ruhwedel return with the Wolf Pack, making tonight’s game one to watch.


| Team Records |

Rochester Americans Record: 6-3-0-0, 3rd in North Division.
Hartford Wolf Pack Record: 5-3-1-1, 4th in Atlantic Division.


| Recent Form |

Amerks’ Recent Form

  • The Rochester Americans are on a hot streak, boasting a five-game winning run that includes a flawless four-game road trip with consecutive wins against Cleveland and Utica. Jiri Kulich’s recent return from the Buffalo Sabres has given the Amerks a boost, as he scored the game-winning goal in their latest 4-2 victory over Cleveland.

Wolf Pack Recent Form

  • Meanwhile, the Hartford Wolf Pack have been solid at home but have struggled on the road, entering tonight’s game without a win in their four away games this season (0-2-1-1). Despite these road challenges, Hartford showed resilience in their last game, a 2-1 overtime win over the Syracuse Crunch

| Key Players to Watch |

Rochester Americans: Isak Rosen

Rosen leads the team with 10 points and is on a five-game point streak.

Hartford Wolf Pack: Brett Berard and Benoit-Olivier Groulx

Berard tops Hartford’s goal count with five, and Groulx leads in overall points.


| Pregame Interviews and Insights |

Michael Leone:

Juri Kulich:

Isak Rosen:


| Injury Updates and Lineup News |

I will update after warmups.


| Fan Engagement: Share Your Thoughts! |

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