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
Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So much for the national ranking. Having moved into the last slot in the USCHO top 20 this week, Rochester Institute of Technology couldn’t complete the weekend sweep of still-finding-their-way Mercyhurst and will surely fall back into the realm of “others receiving votes” come Monday. Freshman goalie Simon Buchler stopped 51 shots in his second … [Read more...] about Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
Diaz dazzles as East defeats Brighton for Class A title
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