By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The tradition spans the generations of the Rochester Institute of Technology Corner Crew. When the starting lineups are announced, the fiercely loyal student section provides a boisterous “welcome,” if you will, to each visiting player, making sure they know their place. Even when a holiday break or spring break depletes the Corner Crew population, … [Read more...] about Wall shines in homecoming as Penn State soars past RIT
Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Brandon Biro, it’s not a matter of if he will play in the National Hockey League, but when. His coach with the Rochester Americans, Seth Appert, is sure of it. And why wouldn’t Appert believe that? The third-year center is piling up points with crazy regularity, including a goal and an assist in Wednesday night’s 5-4 overtime victory over the … [Read more...] about Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
No. 20 RIT ready for weekend showdown with No. 5 Penn State
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With a 12-4 record, possession of first place in Atlantic Hockey and ranked No. 20 in the country in both national polls, the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers believe they’re capable of making a lasting impression this season. They’ll find out this weekend if that belief is justified. The Tigers, No. 20 in both the USCHO and USA Today/USA … [Read more...] about No. 20 RIT ready for weekend showdown with No. 5 Penn State
Bad mistakes cost Amerks dearly in loss to Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Wednesday night, the Rochester Americans played a strong first period and then did a sleep-walking act the rest of the way in losing 5-1 to the Syracuse Crunch. On Friday night, the Amerks were very good for 50 minutes, then gave up two goals – and the lead – in 23 seconds and ended up falling 5-2 to the Utica Comets. So which loss on home ice … [Read more...] about Bad mistakes cost Amerks dearly in loss to Utica
After strong start, Amerks falter and lose to Syracuse
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For one period on Wednesday night all seemed right with the world for the Rochester Americans. They swarmed the Syracuse Crunch in waves. They created high-quality scoring chances. They forced rushed plays and icings with their attack. But then they stopped doing all the things they had done so well for most of the first two minutes. And just like … [Read more...] about After strong start, Amerks falter and lose to Syracuse