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
Amerks young ‘drivers’ fail test vs. Syracuse
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