By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To understand what Tyson Kozak is all about as a hockey player, you just need to know about his play late in the second period of Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Monsters. The Rochester Americans were ahead 5-0 after just 29 minutes, and they were very much in cruise control thereafter in what became a 6-1 victory. But here was Kozak, … [Read more...] about Early scoring success hasn’t changed how Amerks’ Kozak plays hockey
Krbecek shines in goal but RIT loses Brick City game to Bowling Green in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There is no question that Rochester Institute of Technology is going to miss Tommy Scarfone this season. Atlantic Hockey America’s all-league goalie a year ago opted to bypass his senior season at RIT and instead snare a roster spot with the University of Wisconsin through college hockey’s transfer portal. But it’s safe to say, at least based on the … [Read more...] about Krbecek shines in goal but RIT loses Brick City game to Bowling Green in OT
Helenius scores his first goal but Amerks fall to Toronto
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It took three games but Konsta Helenius now has his first professional goal in North America. Maybe it was mom’s home cooking. The 18-year-old native of Finland put his talents on display early in the second period on Friday night, dangling down the slot, avoiding the long-reach poke-check of a defender and then sniping a shot short side from a … [Read more...] about Helenius scores his first goal but Amerks fall to Toronto
Amerks stumble in season opener
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the better part of the last two weeks, issues with the ice-making equipment prevented the rink crew from getting Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial ready for the American Hockey League season. Those issues, however, were solved this week and the ice was just fine when the Rochester Americans opened their 69th AHL season on Friday night. It’s … [Read more...] about Amerks stumble in season opener
Brighton’s defense stifles Irondequoit in battle of Class A unbeatens
By KEVIN OKLOBZJIA Considering the Irondequoit Eagles had piled up 186 points in their first five games, containing them was going to be no easy task for the visiting Brighton Bruins on Thursday night. Or so it seemed. Truth be told, Brighton made it look easy, prevailing 14-6 in the battle of Section V Class A unbeatens. Playing their trademark hard-hitting, … [Read more...] about Brighton’s defense stifles Irondequoit in battle of Class A unbeatens