By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When NHL teams play the Washington Capitals, they know Alex Ovechkin is posting up in the left circle on the power play and they know the howitzer slap shot is coming. They just can’t stop it. Now you know what it’s like for Rochester Institute of Technology opponents. They know Gianfranco Cassaro will be positioned high in the right circle, and … [Read more...] about Cassaro’s patented one-timer sends RIT into Atlantic Hockey semifinals
Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had played a dozen games so far and had nothing on the scoresheet to show for his efforts heading into the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. No goals, no assists and just five shots on goal for first-year winger Adam Jeffery in his time on the ice during the regular season for Rochester Institute of Technology. And yet Tigers coach Wayne Wilson contends … [Read more...] about Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory
Norton the OT hero as Pittsford upends Victor in Class A hockey title game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Colin Norton contends he’s not accustomed to performing heroics on the big stage of playoff overtime. He played the part of hero perfectly on Sunday afternoon, however. Norton’s goal 4:31 into the second overtime gave fourth-seeded Pittsford a 2-1 victory over No. 2 Victor at SUNY Brockport and its third Section V Class A championship in the past … [Read more...] about Norton the OT hero as Pittsford upends Victor in Class A hockey title game
As regular season comes to a close, RIT gears up for playoff run
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The old adage says you want to be playing your best hockey heading into the playoffs. But after going through a bit of a February funk, the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers would be much happier if they’re playing their best during the playoffs. Having officially wrapped up Atlantic Hockey’s regular season championship last weekend, and … [Read more...] about As regular season comes to a close, RIT gears up for playoff run
It’s on to the finals yet again as Victor survives scare from Batavia Notre Dame
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Victor High School hockey players hear the question often from the coaching staff: Why are you here? The query is meant to prompt individual reflection, and also to create a focus on the here and now. On Wednesday evening, after playing from behind for nearly two full periods and having their determination tested on every shift by underdog … [Read more...] about It’s on to the finals yet again as Victor survives scare from Batavia Notre Dame