Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, NY – Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams and Rochester Americans general manager Jason Karmanos announced today the appointment of Michael Leone as head coach of the American Hockey League franchise. “I am pleased to welcome Mike Leone as the head coach of the Rochester Americans,” said Adams. “The Amerks head coach plays a crucial … [Read more...] about Michael Leone named head coach of the Rochester Americans
St. Bonaventure names alum Bob Beretta athletic director
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., June 4, 2024 - In 1984, Bob Beretta was named captain of the St. Bonaventure University baseball team. Forty years later, Beretta is being waved home, this time by the president, not the third base coach. The Le Moyne College athletics director, who navigated the Dolphins' move from Division II to Division I last year, … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure names alum Bob Beretta athletic director
St. Bonaventure signs former UPrep star, Melvin Council, Jr.
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - St. Bonaventure's 2024-25 roster adds another potential impact player with the signing of senior guard Melvin Council Jr. who comes to the Bonnies following an all-conference season at Wagner. A 6-foot-4 product of Rochester, Council earned First Team All-Conference honors for NEC champion Wagner last season. He appeared in all of his team's 33 games, … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure signs former UPrep star, Melvin Council, Jr.
St. John Fisher wins 2024 Empire 8 Softball title; Cardinals defeat Utica twice in Championship Round
Courtesy of Empire8.com Cardinals win ninth Empire 8 Championship in program history PITTSFORD, NY – The top-seeded St. John Fisher University softball team faced an uphill battle on Saturday, coming into the Empire 8 Championship Final needing to win two games over No. 3 seed Utica University to secure the conference title. The Cardinals achieved the goal with a 4-2 … [Read more...] about St. John Fisher wins 2024 Empire 8 Softball title; Cardinals defeat Utica twice in Championship Round
Seth Appert named assistant coach of the Buffalo Sabres
Rochester, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres announced today that Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert has been promoted to assistant coach for the NHL club. Appert, who completed his third full season as Amerks head coach in 2023-24, will work alongside newly appointed head coach Lindy Ruff and his staff, which also includes former Amerks Mike Bales and Matt Ellis as well … [Read more...] about Seth Appert named assistant coach of the Buffalo Sabres