By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As a 3-1 deficit for the Rochester Americans turned to 4-1 late in the third period, and then 5-1 not long after, jeers rang out from what remained in the crowd of 6,553 at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Friday night. There were more catcalls when Gerry Mayhew delivered the final dagger for the Charlotte Checkers with 3:29 remaining, inflating … [Read more...] about In a ‘men against boys’ debacle, Amerks thumped by Charlotte
No. 19 RIT overwhelms Robert Morris
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Now that Rochester Institute of Technology hasn’t just entered college hockey’s Top 20 but is maintaining a presence, the Tigers are intent on ensuring opponents know they deserve those votes. Facing a possible trap weekend against the re-started program from Robert Morris University, RIT flexed its superiority from the first puck drop on Friday night … [Read more...] about No. 19 RIT overwhelms Robert Morris
Just seconds from sweeping New Hampshire, RIT ends up losing in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scattered across the lineup sheet for the University of New Hampshire are the logos of six NHL teams, indicating the players that have been selected in the draft. That gives you an indication of the talent for the Wildcats, who are No. 10th in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll and No. 12 in the USCHO rankings. There are no logos on the lineup … [Read more...] about Just seconds from sweeping New Hampshire, RIT ends up losing in OT
Rosen scores in OT for Amerks then learns of callup to Sabres
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was a time when three-on-three overtime in pro hockey was five minutes of nothing but pure pandemonium. A chance at one end, followed by an even better chance at the other end, followed by a much, much better chance going back the other way. And so it went, unless someone scored. Now, however, overtime is best described as controlled chaos. The … [Read more...] about Rosen scores in OT for Amerks then learns of callup to Sabres
Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Here’s how you know someone is truly dedicated to becoming the best hockey player they can be. They score the winning goal in overtime, driving a perfectly set-up one-timer past the goalie, and well after the victory celebration, they provide a far-from-glowing critique of their own shot. Yes, Jiri Kulich was the hero. But he says he can be better, … [Read more...] about Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval