The Rochester Amerks have named a new head coach.
Chris Taylor will take over the reins, and he’s a name familiar to Amerks fans. He previously spent a total of 14 seasons in Rochester as a player and coach, and returns to the organization after serving as an assistant coach with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins last season.
Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton says that Taylor, “has a proven track record of developing players in the American Hockey League and there’s certainly no one more familiar with the organization than Chris.”
During his pro career, Taylor appeared in 149 NHL games with the New York Islanders, Boston Bruins and Sabres, recording 32 points (11+21) and 48 penalty minutes. Of those 149 games, 90 came in a Buffalo uniform. In 2003-04, he set NHL career-highs in games played (54), goals (6), assists (6) and points (12) while with the Sabres.
Taylor replaces Dan Lambert, who was let go after one season. Rochester begins its 62nd season in the American Hockey League on Friday, Oct. 6 at The Blue Cross Arena.
