By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The 91 points earned by the Rochester Americans last season looked good on the stat sheet and even in the American Hockey League standings. But in reality, it's difficult to consider the season a success. The talk had been about rebuilding the stature of what once was a cornerstone AHL franchise. And while progress was made in restoring pride in the … [Read more...] about Eight points to ponder as Rochester Amerks start season
RIT women’s hockey team hopes change of mindset changes fortunes
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Rochester Institute of Technology athletic director Lou Spiotti takes great pride when he speaks about the academic success of the school's women's hockey team. Every player has graduated, and the men's and women's teams had a combined 3.30 GPA last school. The trick now: restore the tradition of winning. The Tigers have found the NCAA Division I … [Read more...] about RIT women’s hockey team hopes change of mindset changes fortunes
Wedgewood ready to answer call as Amerks top goalie
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Scott Wedgewood, the 2018-19 season will be all about re-establishing himself as a goalie with NHL abilities. To do so, he must put the recent past behind him and assume a front-and-center role with the Rochester Americans. Which is precisely what he intends to do, and he provided an indication on Sunday night that he's more than capable. The … [Read more...] about Wedgewood ready to answer call as Amerks top goalie
Former RIT standout Powell hoping to stick with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The last time Myles Powell played at the Gene Polisseni Center, he was fighting the bitter pain of a career coming to an end. The RIT Tigers lost their Atlantic Hockey Association playoff series to Sacred Heart on the first weekend of March, bringing to a crushing end Powell's collegiate career. But on Sunday night, Powell was back on the RIT campus, … [Read more...] about Former RIT standout Powell hoping to stick with Amerks
Les Hulet, former jockey at Finger Lakes Race Track, has died
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Former Finger Lakes Race Track jockey Les Hulet, whose Hall of Fame riding career was defined by dignity and integrity, died on Friday after a short battle with brain cancer. He was 69. As Mr. Hulet's obituary at southernutahmortuary.com says, "Ever the winner, Leslie J. Hulet beat us all to the finish line." Mr. Hulet was a five-time riding champion … [Read more...] about Les Hulet, former jockey at Finger Lakes Race Track, has died