By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Tom McVie never played in the National Hockey League but he had one talent(?) perhaps no one in the game could match. Not that they’d want to. McVie could fit two pucks into his mouth at the same. Why he ever wanted to do so, who knows. But truth be told, it was quite fitting, because what usually came out of his mouth was pure hockey … [Read more...] about Few in hockey could make us laugh like Tommy McVie
After further review, or not, Amerks fall in shootout to Phantoms
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Michael Leone, the Rochester Americans first-year coach, admits he’s a little confused about some aspects of the American Hockey League. Namely, the video review system. “How can you review a shootout goal, but a breakaway in overtime can’t be reviewed?” Leone said. There were 7,322 fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Friday night … [Read more...] about After further review, or not, Amerks fall in shootout to Phantoms
Confident again, Jobst and Wahlberg find net as Amerks keep rolling
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Two members of the Rochester Americans who were in dire need of a boost in confidence both recently found it, though not in the same place, or on the same ice. Captain Mason Jobst solved his goal-scoring drought – a colossal 22-game slump – by continuing to do what he always does, which is work. Anton Wahlberg, meanwhile, used a chance to dominate for … [Read more...] about Confident again, Jobst and Wahlberg find net as Amerks keep rolling
Fiddler-Schultz, Slaggert help Amerks rally past Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- He’s not going to be slotted as a top six forward, nor will he be a regular part of any power play unit with the Rochester Americans. Still, Riley Fiddler-Schultz, an undrafted free agent signee in the summer of 2023, is a very valuable member of the group, according to coach Michael Leone. The mere words seem counter intuitive. … [Read more...] about Fiddler-Schultz, Slaggert help Amerks rally past Utica
MacBride’s clutch saves down the stretch help Victor hold off McQuaid
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nate MacBride is like most goalies when it comes to facing shots: the more, the merrier. He enjoys being called on to make the big save. He wants action in the defensive zone. “I don’t like playing in the boring games,” the senior goaltender said. His wish came true on Friday evening. With Victor clinging to a one-goal lead, McQuaid stormed the … [Read more...] about MacBride’s clutch saves down the stretch help Victor hold off McQuaid