By Lance Lysowski
News Sports Reporter
UTICA, N.Y. – Seth Appert’s navy two-piece suit was still partially wet from the cold beer the Rochester Americans’ scratches dumped on teammates and coaches as they reached the tunnel toward their dressing room late Thursday night.
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