By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The old adage says you want to be playing your best hockey heading into the playoffs. But after going through a bit of a February funk, the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers would be much happier if they’re playing their best during the playoffs. Having officially wrapped up Atlantic Hockey’s regular season championship last weekend, and … [Read more...] about As regular season comes to a close, RIT gears up for playoff run
It’s on to the finals yet again as Victor survives scare from Batavia Notre Dame
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Victor High School hockey players hear the question often from the coaching staff: Why are you here? The query is meant to prompt individual reflection, and also to create a focus on the here and now. On Wednesday evening, after playing from behind for nearly two full periods and having their determination tested on every shift by underdog … [Read more...] about It’s on to the finals yet again as Victor survives scare from Batavia Notre Dame
Smith stands tall as Schroeder blanks Aquinas 1-0 in Class B semifinals
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When it comes to ranking the elite goaltenders in Section V, Colin Smith of Webster Schroeder isn’t necessarily the first to be given consideration. Or the second. Or the third. And maybe not even the fourth. For that matter, there was a time when even Schroeder coach David Broussard wasn’t necessarily sure which of his senior goalies, Smith or … [Read more...] about Smith stands tall as Schroeder blanks Aquinas 1-0 in Class B semifinals
Amerks Appert: It’s high time for expanded goal review in the AHL
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After the Rochester Americans played their third game in 47 hours – and rallied late to earn a point at that – coach Seth Appert said it’s time for the American Hockey League to move into the 21st century. And he wasn’t talking about three-in-three scheduling, something prohibited in the NHL but a necessity in the AHL because of how valuable weekend … [Read more...] about Amerks Appert: It’s high time for expanded goal review in the AHL
Houser terrific while Amerks goal-scorers tee off on Toronto
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was billed as PGA Championship Night, a chance for Rochester Americans fans to get an up-close look at the Wanamaker Trophy and start thinking about golf’s second major of the season coming to Oak Hill Country Club in May. The Amerks themselves apparently preferred to look at it as Right the Ship Night. Six different players scored goals while … [Read more...] about Houser terrific while Amerks goal-scorers tee off on Toronto