**Rochester Americans Continue Their Winning Streak**
The Rochester Americans have been on a hot streak lately, winning six consecutive games and topping the North Division with a one-point lead over Cleveland. This impressive run is largely due to the return of top prospects Constellation Helenius and Anton Wahlberg from the IIHF World Junior Championships.
Helenius, a Finnish forward, won silver and contributed six assists in seven games at the tournament. Wahlberg, a Swedish forward, scored eight points (four goals, four assists) in seven games, tied for fourth in the tournament in scoring. Both players have already made a significant impact on the Amerks, with Helenius contributing 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 28 games and Wahlberg adding 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 25 games.
Another key player making waves for the Sabres’ future is forward Tyson Kozak, who was recently recalled to Buffalo for the second time. The 22-year-old has tied his AHL career season high with 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 24 games with Rochester.
Two other prospects, goaltenders Devin Levy and forward Isaac Rosen, have received an invitation to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Spotlight 29 Casino on February 2-3. Levy, a 23-year-old, has a record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss with a 2.19 goals-against average and a 0.914 save percentage in 14 games. Rosen, a 21-year-old, has a team-leading 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 30 games.
Rochester’s success can be attributed to their consistent effort and competitive spirit, as well as the arrival of Levy, who has helped turn the tide of the season. Amerks head coach Michael Leone praised his team’s hard work and dedication, saying, “I have a lot of respect for our team because of how consistent they are, how competitive they are and how hard they work every game.”
The Americans have a chance to make more progress this weekend, with Utica arriving in town on Friday and another jaunt to Syracuse the next night. Buffalo management has made it clear that a competitive Amerks team is a necessary component for player development, and Leone’s mission is to develop young talent and help them play meaningful games and make the Calder Cup playoffs.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
Q: Who are the top prospects for the Rochester Americans?
A: Constellation Helenius and Anton Wahlberg are the top prospects for the Amerks, having recently returned from the IIHF World Junior Championships.
Q: What is the current record of the Rochester Americans?
A: The Amerks have won six consecutive games and are currently 15-3-1-0, with a one-point lead over Cleveland in the North Division.
Q: Who was recently recalled to Buffalo?
A: Forward Tyson Kozak was recalled to Buffalo for the second time, where he scored his first NHL goal.
Q: Who received an invitation to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic?
A: Goaltenders Devin Levy and forward Isaac Rosen received an invitation to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic.
**Conclusion**
The Rochester Americans are on a roll, winning six consecutive games and topping the North Division. The return of top prospects Helenius and Wahlberg has given the team a boost, and the arrival of Levy has helped turn the tide of the season. With a competitive team and a strong coach, the Amerks are well on their way to making the Calder Cup playoffs. As Amerks head coach Michael Leone said, “I think our guys have what it takes to consistently win at this level.”
