By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For 51 minutes on Sunday afternoon, Aquinas Institute and Webster Thomas battled for every inch of ice, every loose puck and every hard-to-come-by goal, with the Titans finally prevailing 4-2 in the Section V Class B championship game. And then, after the trophy presentation, Li’l Irish players maintained what has become post-game tradition since the … [Read more...] about Titans join Li’l Irish in one last on-ice remembrance for Mr. Nuch
Another injury, this time to Biro, another loss for the Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Four days after the most memorable day of his hockey career – making his NHL debut – Brandon Biro’s afternoon on the ice with the Rochester Americans came to a premature end. Biro was upended by a hip check, hobbled to the bench and then down the tunnel to the medical room during Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Marlies at Blue Cross Arena at the War … [Read more...] about Another injury, this time to Biro, another loss for the Amerks
The defense never rests as Victor hockey advances to Class A title game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA What’s that old saying? The best defense is a good offense? Well forget it. The best defense is a good defense. Look no further than the Victor Blue Devils for proof, especially after a 3-0 victory over McQuaid in the Section V Class A semifinals on Thursday evening. Some teams can wow you with offensive skill and puck wizardry. They’ll zip the puck … [Read more...] about The defense never rests as Victor hockey advances to Class A title game
Aquinas hockey one step away from achieving the ultimate tribute to ‘Mr. Nuch’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the season began, the Aquinas Institute hockey team believed they had all the ingredients necessary to win the school’s first Section V title in 16 years. Li'l Irish players were intent on being the team that finally brought the championship block back to Dewey Avenue. Now, however, there’s an even greater driving force than simply personal … [Read more...] about Aquinas hockey one step away from achieving the ultimate tribute to ‘Mr. Nuch’
Amerks find winning very difficult with talent-stripped lineup
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are stretches during the American Hockey League season when a whole lot must go right for a team to win. For the first 2 ½ months, the Rochester Americans played teams experiencing real-life AHL problems but never went through it themselves. They could overcome defensive-zone miscues, goaltending mistakes or foolish penalties simply because of … [Read more...] about Amerks find winning very difficult with talent-stripped lineup