ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Americans (24-22-5-4) are hoping a St. Patrick’s Day weekend homecoming is exactly what the doctor ordered. Tonight, the Amerks return to Blue Cross Arena to host the Toronto Marlies (28-20-4-5) for a 7:05 PM puck drop, marking the first time these North Division rivals have met in Rochester since opening night. It’s a pivotal “six-pointer” of a weekend as the two clubs kick off a home-and-home set. While Rochester currently holds the final playoff spot in the North, they sit eight points back of fourth-place Toronto. If the postseason started today, these two would actually face off in a best-of-three play-in round. 1. Stopping the Skid The Amerks are officially out of “cat lives” after a 4-1 loss to the Utica Comets on Wednesday pushed their winless streak to a season-high nine games (0-6-1-2). If Rochester fails to secure a win tonight, they will tie a franchise record for the longest winless skid in nearly...Read More