During the August 28th dinner reception, Coaches vs. Cancer (CVC) will honor former St. Bonaventure player and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier with the Jim Satalin Inspiration Award for his extraordinary contributions to the Coaches vs. Cancer program and raising funds for cancer awareness. The Jim Satalin Inspiration Award is named … [Read more...] about Bob Lanier to be recognized at Coaches vs. Cancer® 716 Golf Classic
Amerks ink Fortunato to one-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed defenseman Brandon Fortunato to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Fortunato, 27, scored a career-high five goals and notched 18 assists for 23 points during his second season with the … [Read more...] about Amerks ink Fortunato to one-year deal
Kyle’s Slap Shot Challenge Fundraising Tournament & Festival returns August 5th
Ice hockey tournament supporting Golisano Children’s Hospital includes outdoor festival for the entire community, with live music, food trucks and more. Fairport, N.Y. -- Now in its third year, Rochester Jr. Americans, Rochester’s largest youth hockey organization, is hosting a fundraising tournament and outdoor festival to benefit Kyle’s Slap Shot Challenge Foundation and … [Read more...] about Kyle’s Slap Shot Challenge Fundraising Tournament & Festival returns August 5th
Gravelle Craig joins Canisius men’s basketball coaching staff
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men’s basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced Tuesday that Gravelle Craig has been hired to his staff as an assistant coach. Craig joins the Golden Griffins’ coaching staff after spending the previous four seasons as the head coach of the high school national team at SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio. In his … [Read more...] about Gravelle Craig joins Canisius men’s basketball coaching staff
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres have signed an affiliation agreement with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the professional developmental league for the American Hockey League and the National Hockey League, the team announced Monday. Jacksonville joins the Rochester Americans, the Sabres' AHL affiliate, as the chief minor-league … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate