By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Wayne Wilson Era for Rochester Institute of Technology hockey is over and the Matt Thomas era has begun. If wins and losses are the measuring stick, then weekend No. 1 under the new coach wasn’t good. The Tigers dropped their season opener 1-0 on Friday to Sacred Heart and lost again on Saturday night in the rematch 6-1. But there are far more … [Read more...] about New RIT coach sees promise despite opening weekend losses
Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Now in his fourth season, and given essentially just a cursory look in training camp by the Buffalo Sabres, it’s getting to be put-up or move-on time for Isak Rosen. Based on his performance on Friday night, it’s apparently put-up time. The right winger with the wicked one-timer seems quite eager to show his ceiling goes beyond being an American Hockey … [Read more...] about Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style
Clement more than ready for MLB playoff debut against Yankees
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Ernie Clement admits this wait for his Major League Baseball playoff debut has already lasted way too long. The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the American League East Division title on Sunday and, in doing so, avoided the wild-card playoff round. But that also means waiting until Saturday to play Game 1 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees. “It’s … [Read more...] about Clement more than ready for MLB playoff debut against Yankees
Wells, Bhame propel Thomas past Schroeder in battle of Webster
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had been on the losing end of three consecutive blowout losses to their across-Route-104 rivals – 41-7, 41-7 and 38-0 – the past three years. Oh, but it got even worse for the Webster Thomas football team. The Titans hadn’t defeated Webster Schroeder since 2015. That’s a decade worth of playing second fiddle in your own town. Which is why … [Read more...] about Wells, Bhame propel Thomas past Schroeder in battle of Webster
Irondequoit makes a big-time statement by running past Canandaigua
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The high school football season is only in Week 3, but already the Irondequoit Eagles said they felt a little disrespected. The Eagles entered Friday night’s homecoming showdown against Class A powerhouse Canandaigua with a 2-0 record, the same as the Gray Wolves. They just hadn’t turned heads, though. “People have been saying we’re not top 10, we’re … [Read more...] about Irondequoit makes a big-time statement by running past Canandaigua