By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The eyes of Western New York hockey on Friday night all were focused on Peyton Krebs, the newest predicted rising star to join the Buffalo Sabres organization. Krebs was obtained along with Alex Tuch and two draft picks in Thursday’s blockbuster trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, and his organizational debut came about 34 hours … [Read more...] about Peterka grabs the spotlight as newest Sabre Krebs makes Amerks debut
Mersch gains his revenge with the winning goal as Quinn, Amerks win again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Mike Mersch, revenge was best served with a high backhander from the slot on Wednesday night. Hit in the head as he was bashed into the boards by Parker Kelly’s heavy check late in the third period, Mersch got even not with a check or punch but by scoring the winning goal as the Rochester Americans defeated the Belleville Senators 4-3. “I don’t … [Read more...] about Mersch gains his revenge with the winning goal as Quinn, Amerks win again
Willett, Hamacher dazzle in shootout as RIT gains the extra point against Mercyhurst
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Considering the way Kolby Matthews has been playing in goal, Dan Willett figured if his shootout move – make that moves, with many plurals – could work on the junior netminder in practice, then there’s a very good chance it work on an opponent in a game. So when Rochester Institute of Technology coach Wayne Wilson sent Willett out to shoot first in the … [Read more...] about Willett, Hamacher dazzle in shootout as RIT gains the extra point against Mercyhurst
Peterka and Quinn shine as Amerks revive a little old-time hockey in home-opening win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After one season was abruptly halted and the next was played with an abbreviated schedule and without fans, the Rochester Americans welcomed normalcy back to Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Friday night. They also welcomed back excitement. And big hits. And slick plays. And winning. And even a little old-time hockey. Rookies JJ Peterka and … [Read more...] about Peterka and Quinn shine as Amerks revive a little old-time hockey in home-opening win
Calverley, Matthews come up big as RIT edges St. Lawrence in Brick City game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In life, every minute is the same in terms of duration. Tick, tick, tick. In hockey, however, a minute, or two, can sometimes seem like they’ll never end. Tick. Tick. Tick. Just ask Rochester Institute of Technology senior center Will Calverley, who had to sit in the penalty box for the first two minutes of the third period, hoping his … [Read more...] about Calverley, Matthews come up big as RIT edges St. Lawrence in Brick City game