By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The final seconds of regulation were ticking off the clock and the Rochester Americans were in full possession of the puck at their own blue line in a game that was tied 2-2. But rather than hope to start a quick fastbreak and somehow weave through an already clogged neutral zone, defensemen Lawrence Pilut and Ethan Prow opted to play catch in hockey’s … [Read more...] about Fans frustrated by late-game strategy as Amerks fall in shootout to Crunch
Biro dazzles again on offense as Subban, Amerks blank Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The numbers on the stat sheet for January said Brandon Biro was not playing well. The numbers lied. Or did they? There were a lot of zeros, which is why even Biro wasn’t so sure. After all, in December, every time he touched the puck, something seemed to happen. In 10 games he produced six goals and 10 assists, including a six-game stretch of … [Read more...] about Biro dazzles again on offense as Subban, Amerks blank Laval
Giant-slaying Holy Cross ends RIT’s season
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was so much promise, so much potential for this Rochester Institute of Technology hockey team, what with the offensive weapons, the terrific goaltending of Tommy Scarfone and a mobile, add-to-the-attack defensive corps. And now, there is just so much disappointment. After steamrolling Atlantic Hockey competition in the regular season – winning … [Read more...] about Giant-slaying Holy Cross ends RIT’s season
Gonsalves among host of heroes as RIT heads to do-or-die showdown
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had asserted their superiority throughout Atlantic Hockey’s regular season, finishing atop the standings by a landslide margin of 10 points. Others noticed, too. Along the way, the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers periodically appeared in college hockey’s top 20 national rankings. And yet here they were on Saturday night, teetering on … [Read more...] about Gonsalves among host of heroes as RIT heads to do-or-die showdown
RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the moment, Rochester Institute of Technology owes the athletic directors across Atlantic Hockey a debt of gratitude. In the previous 19 seasons of the Atlantic Hockey tournament, the top-seeded Tigers would have been eliminated by Friday’s 1-0, overtime loss to seventh-seeded Holy Cross in the semifinals. But because the ADs pushed for a shift … [Read more...] about RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross