By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So close but yet so … undisciplined. The Rochester Americans were just 8.2 seconds from defeating the Hershey Bears on Friday night when Mike Vecchione forced overtime with a power-play goal before scoring on a breakaway in overtime. That double-dagger delivered by the Bears talented winger meant instead of victory over the two-time defending Calder … [Read more...] about Foolish penalty dooms Amerks in loss to Hershey
Laval smothers Amerks offense again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When you’re not on the ice every night, when you’re more likely to be a healthy scratch than one of the forwards on the lineup sheet, then every shift you do play seems magnified. Perform well and the coaching staff notices. Fail to produce or make mistakes and they’ll also notice. Bad luck in a game simply adds to the frustration. Which is why … [Read more...] about Laval smothers Amerks offense again
It’s #theReturn: Aquinas once again rules Section V after thumping R-H
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- They hadn’t won a Section V football title since 2018, which for some programs wouldn’t be all that bad. But when you’re Aquinas Institute, when there are 15 championships in the school record book, well, you don’t settle for consolation prizes. So when Moe Jackson was hired as the 20th head coach in program history in 2023, … [Read more...] about It’s #theReturn: Aquinas once again rules Section V after thumping R-H
Amerks start well but fall to division-leading Laval in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was the first early season test to learn how the Rochester Americans measure up to the best in the AHL’s North Division. The Laval Rocket skated into Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Wednesday night with a 9-2 record and a division-leading 18 points. For two periods, the Amerks passed the test, but then a passive third period enabled the … [Read more...] about Amerks start well but fall to division-leading Laval in OT
Heininger’s interception, Snowden’s TDs rally Brighton past Monroe in Class A semifinals
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With under nine minutes remaining on the clock, junior linebacker Matthew Heininger was well aware that he and his Brighton Bruins teammates were in jeopardy of semifinal heartbreak on Saturday night. The Monroe Red Jackets were already ahead 20-14 in the Section V Class A showdown at Brighton High School, and now they were marching toward what could … [Read more...] about Heininger’s interception, Snowden’s TDs rally Brighton past Monroe in Class A semifinals