By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s one thing to be playing in a secondary role, insulated by the veterans and knowing the game’s outcome won’t necessarily be based on how you play. It’s quite another to be one of the go-to guys, where your performance often has a direct correlation on the final score. That’s the difference from last year to this for Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen, … [Read more...] about Amerks young ‘drivers’ fail test vs. Syracuse
Reunited with his old linemates, Jobst’s hat trick propels Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Vinny Prospal is just six games into his stint as an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans, but he already has a pretty good feel for what the forwards he’s coaching can do. He also has a pretty good idea about what helped make the Amerks tick during their ride to the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals last spring. Which is why he wanted to … [Read more...] about Reunited with his old linemates, Jobst’s hat trick propels Amerks
Rosen, Kulich propel Amerks’ improbable comeback victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Play the right way, coaches say, and you’ll get rewarded. The Rochester Americans’ 4-3 victory over the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday night at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial is proof that it’s not just some coaching cliche. Down 3-1 through 54 minutes, the Amerks scored three times in a span of just 2:42 to turn a sure loss into a satisfying … [Read more...] about Rosen, Kulich propel Amerks’ improbable comeback victory
With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The world of Atlantic Hockey – and a little beyond – is fully aware of what Rochester Institute of Technology’s top line of Carter Wilkie, Tanner Andrew and Cody Laskosky can do. They’ve proven their talents with the puck. The rest of college hockey isn’t necessarily sure what RIT’s other lines can do, and neither is coach Wayne Wilson. So far, … [Read more...] about With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart
Scarfone, Wilkie shine as RIT blanks Notre Dame in Brick City game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you want to do special things during the hockey season, Rochester Institute of Technology coach Wayne Wilson says, you need to author a few signature victories. The Tigers did just that on Saturday night. Gianfranco Cassaro, Carter Wilkie and Cody Laskosky scored goals and goalie Tommy Scarfone stopped all 36 shots as RIT blanked Notre Dame 3-0 in … [Read more...] about Scarfone, Wilkie shine as RIT blanks Notre Dame in Brick City game