By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Forget about the Mueller Report. The Rochester Americans need to worry about the (Chris) Mueller report. The veteran centerman from Buffalo, whose slippery net-front presence has bedazzled American Hockey League foes for 11 seasons, scored two back-breaking goals as the Toronto Marlies stunned the Amerks — aka, the gang that couldn't shoot straight — … [Read more...] about Despite early blitz, Amerks fire blanks and lose opener to Marlies
Amerks Redmond named AHL’s best D-man, but he’s focused on playoffs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the Rochester Americans' 2017-18 season came to a yet another premature end, Zach Redmond was prepared to explore his free-agent options. He wasn't getting any younger, and NHL teams weren't as interested in his talents as they once were. Europe was becoming an appealing alternative. But then in mid-June the Buffalo Sabres made him an offer he … [Read more...] about Amerks Redmond named AHL’s best D-man, but he’s focused on playoffs
Tim Tebow: healthy eating and a healthier appetite to succeed on the diamond
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you wonder how Tim Tebow, a guy who gave up baseball for 10 years, has gone from a rookie-ball social media spectacle to a Triple-A suspect prospect, this is all you need to know: When he sets his mind to doing something, he's going to do it. In 2003 he swore off (in a non-cursing manner) soda pop and says he hasn't had one since. No Pepsi, no … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow: healthy eating and a healthier appetite to succeed on the diamond
No way the fans could appreciate this Amerks loss
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Call it poetic justice. Or, in this case, puck justice. Nathan Bastian's goal with 14.8 seconds left in overtime never should have been allowed, since the Binghamton Devils were offside upon entry into the Rochester Americans' zone. But since an error by the off-ice officials early in the period — posting the wrong penalty time on the scoreboard, … [Read more...] about No way the fans could appreciate this Amerks loss
It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The red LED lighting of the thermometer beyond the right field said 34 degrees. Across the way, the flags behind the left field wall whipped steadily inward, the 12 mph breeze putting an exclamation point on Thursday night's teeth-chattering chill. Baseball? Did someone say baseball? On an evening that would have been perfect for a Rochester … [Read more...] about It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town