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
Malone’s hat trick, Murray OT goal power Amerks past Bridgeport
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For a span of just over five minutes on Friday night, Sean Malone had the hottest set of hands in hockey. The sixth-year veteran forward scored his first pro hat trick, and did so in a span of just 5 minutes and 7 seconds of the first period. The natural hat trick gave the Rochester Americans a 3-1 lead, and while the Bridgeport Sound Tigers battled … [Read more...] about Malone’s hat trick, Murray OT goal power Amerks past Bridgeport
Weissbach’s OT goal off Hail Mary pass lifts Amerks past Bruins
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Linus Weissbach, the Rochester Americans’ second-year, Swedish-born winger, says he’s never had any dreams of being a football player. “We don’t have football in Sweden,” he said. Nonetheless, Weissbach showed in overtime on Wednesday night that he’s got a little mix of Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson in his hockey skillset. With just his right … [Read more...] about Weissbach’s OT goal off Hail Mary pass lifts Amerks past Bruins