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
With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The world of Atlantic Hockey – and a little beyond – is fully aware of what Rochester Institute of Technology’s top line of Carter Wilkie, Tanner Andrew and Cody Laskosky can do. They’ve proven their talents with the puck. The rest of college hockey isn’t necessarily sure what RIT’s other lines can do, and neither is coach Wayne Wilson. So far, … [Read more...] about With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart
Scarfone, Wilkie shine as RIT blanks Notre Dame in Brick City game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you want to do special things during the hockey season, Rochester Institute of Technology coach Wayne Wilson says, you need to author a few signature victories. The Tigers did just that on Saturday night. Gianfranco Cassaro, Carter Wilkie and Cody Laskosky scored goals and goalie Tommy Scarfone stopped all 36 shots as RIT blanked Notre Dame 3-0 in … [Read more...] about Scarfone, Wilkie shine as RIT blanks Notre Dame in Brick City game
Defensive lapse costly as Amerks lose opener in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The crowd, 6,720 strong, was amped and a banner signifying last spring’s Northern Division playoff championship hung from the War Memorial rafters, the first new pennant unfurled by the Rochester Americans in 18 years. But while this Amerks roster is perhaps the most talented in two decades, there would be no rekindling on Friday night of last spring’s … [Read more...] about Defensive lapse costly as Amerks lose opener in OT
Mersch brothers enjoy ‘special’ family moment in Amerks preseason victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Six years separate Michael Mersch and Dominick Mersch, which is why the hockey-playing brothers had never played a game together. Until Thursday night. Michael Mersch, the Rochester Americans 30-year-old captain, and 24-year-old brother Dominick, a free-agent signee in the offseason, skated as linemates in the American Hockey League preseason game at … [Read more...] about Mersch brothers enjoy ‘special’ family moment in Amerks preseason victory