By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had played the previous two seasons with the Boston Bruins’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Providence Bruins, yet despite being a third-round draft pick in 2020, Trevor Kuntar found himself on the outside looking in over the summer. That’s when Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone called the Buffalo native and offered him a chance. Not a … [Read more...] about Despite depleted lineup, Kuntar, Metsa power Amerks past Penguins
Just one of those nights; Amerks fall to Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Over the course of a 72-game season, there will be nights when pucks just won’t go in no matter how great the chance, when those pucks look like beachballs to the opposing goalie. Wednesday was one of those nights for the Rochester Americans. Despite a 20-shot barrage in the first period, the Amerks found themselves trailing 2-1 at the … [Read more...] about Just one of those nights; Amerks fall to Crunch
How sweep it is as Skalos, Cobetto-Roy propel RIT past Air Force
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had sat and watched the first four games of the season, held out of the Rochester Institute of Technology lineup because of their early spot on the depth chart. Sitting, of course, is never easy. Not when you’re accustomed to making contributions. Not when you’re anxious to be part of a new group that restores the pride in RIT men’s hockey. So, … [Read more...] about How sweep it is as Skalos, Cobetto-Roy propel RIT past Air Force
‘Little rat’ Helenius powers Amerks past Laval; Levi posts shutout
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There seems to be little doubt that Konsta Helenius is truly at his best when the other team hates him. When he’s playing the body, when he’s giving a defenseman an extra shot or a little slash in the corner, when he’s driving to the goal mouth as if he’s 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds and not 5-11 and 190 pounds, more good things just seem to happen. Which … [Read more...] about ‘Little rat’ Helenius powers Amerks past Laval; Levi posts shutout
Clement joins elite club of Rochesterians to play for a major sport championship
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers play Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, Ernie Clement will become just the 12th native Rochesterian – and 13th raised-in-Rochester athlete – to play for a league championship in one of the four major sports. Clement has been a key component in the Blue Jays march to their first World Series … [Read more...] about Clement joins elite club of Rochesterians to play for a major sport championship