Wajed landed on a design that paid homage to Val James, who became the first Black player born in the United States to appear in an NHL game when he made his Sabres debut on Nov. 1, 1981.

Jason Pominville, who played for the Amerks from 2002-06 and Val James, who wore the red, white, and blue from 1980-85 were the only members of the Class of 2023.

Val James got a late start in hockey. He was born in Ocala, Florida, and didn't wear skates until he was a 13-year-old rink rat at Long Island Arena in Commack, New York, where his father worked ...

Val James (left) scored the game-winning goal in the deciding game of the 1983 Calder Cup Finals against the Maine Mariners. In 235 career games, Jason Pominville (right) amassed 192 points on 96 ...

Rochester, N.Y. — Jason Pominville and Val James, players that made a lasting mark in Rochester Americans history, will be honored by the franchise on Friday night with enshrinement into the ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Amerks will induct two more players into their hall of fame. They’ll be inducted before Friday night’s game.Val James and Jason Pominville will be the 66th ...