By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was a time when three-on-three overtime in pro hockey was five minutes of nothing but pure pandemonium. A chance at one end, followed by an even better chance at the other end, followed by a much, much better chance going back the other way. And so it went, unless someone scored. Now, however, overtime is best described as controlled chaos. The … [Read more...] about Rosen scores in OT for Amerks then learns of callup to Sabres
Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Here’s how you know someone is truly dedicated to becoming the best hockey player they can be. They score the winning goal in overtime, driving a perfectly set-up one-timer past the goalie, and well after the victory celebration, they provide a far-from-glowing critique of their own shot. Yes, Jiri Kulich was the hero. But he says he can be better, … [Read more...] about Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval
Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So much for the national ranking. Having moved into the last slot in the USCHO top 20 this week, Rochester Institute of Technology couldn’t complete the weekend sweep of still-finding-their-way Mercyhurst and will surely fall back into the realm of “others receiving votes” come Monday. Freshman goalie Simon Buchler stopped 51 shots in his second … [Read more...] about Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
Diaz dazzles as East defeats Brighton for Class A title
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The individual awards had been handed out, followed by the Section V Class A championship block, and East High/World of Inquiry School players were beginning their joyous celebration at midfield. After three consecutive title-game defeats, East/WOIS finally earned that elusive sectional football title, the school’s first since 2005, with a 25-8 victory … [Read more...] about Diaz dazzles as East defeats Brighton for Class A title
Savoie’s time with the Amerks about to end, which is wrong
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Matthew Savoie’s final shift on home ice with the Rochester Americans until at least next spring didn’t end so well. Utica forward Xavier Parent was able to power past the rookie forward deep in the Amerks zone and score the winning goal just 45 seconds into overtime to give the Comets a 4-3 victory on Friday night. The goal wasn’t necessarily … [Read more...] about Savoie’s time with the Amerks about to end, which is wrong