By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Michael Leone walks into the dressing room to address the Rochester Americans after a game, it’s rarely a good sign. “I usually don’t talk to the team,” the second-year head coach said of his post-game routine. He made an exception on Wednesday night following a no-show performance by pretty much everyone other than goalie Devon Levi in what … [Read more...] about A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Early in the game, during a promotional timeout, the Rochester Americans took a moment to pay tribute to Bridgeport Islanders winger Chris Terry, announcing that the 16th-year veteran was playing in his 899th AHL game. In doing so, he passed Amerks Hall of Famer Dick Gamble for 16th on the league’s all-time list. Terry then made sure he showed the … [Read more...] about Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks
Penfield stuns Pittsford with 4th-quarter rally for 1st-ever sectional title
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Forever is a long time, especially when it comes to winning championships. Or, in the case of Penfield High School football, not winning. Since schools in Section V began competing for football titles, Penfield had never won. Never. As in forever without a trophy. Which is pretty much why they’ve never been anyone’s pick to win it all. Or to do … [Read more...] about Penfield stuns Pittsford with 4th-quarter rally for 1st-ever sectional title
Leone after pulling Levi in Amerks loss: ‘We need a save’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The goal could have meant a whole lot more had the Rochester Americans been better as a team in first period, had goalie Devon Levi been able to make the saves that he’s expected to make. So while goal No. 1 in an Amerks sweater for Carson Meyer came in a 6-4 loss to the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night, it nonetheless had great meaning to the … [Read more...] about Leone after pulling Levi in Amerks loss: ‘We need a save’
The roar in RIT men’s hockey has been restored; winning streak hits 7
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So that year of rebuilding for Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s hockey team that everyone expected? Turns out it was a week, not a year. At least that’s how it seems after the Tigers on Saturday evening completed a weekend sweep of winless Mercyhurst at the Gene Polisseni Center and improved to 7-2. Christian Catalano, Simon Isabelle and … [Read more...] about The roar in RIT men’s hockey has been restored; winning streak hits 7