By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Like father, like son, or so it could be for Parker Bonsignore. Three decades after Jason Bonsignore kicked his hockey career into high gear when selected in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Draft, his son has been drafted by the OHL. The Guelph Storm chose the younger Bonsignore on the 12th round, 237th overall, earlier this month. “It was a … [Read more...] about The next Bonsignore drafted by OHL
Early offensive outburst, great defense carry Athena past Irondequoit in A semis
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When you’re facing one of Section V’s better pitchers in a semifinal playoff game, you’re well aware that one swing, one pitch or one play in the field could determine the outcome. So imagine the surprise for the Greece Athena Trojans when they vaulted to a 5-0 lead in the top of the first inning against Joe Wintermute on Friday evening. “I did not … [Read more...] about Early offensive outburst, great defense carry Athena past Irondequoit in A semis
Energized by Madrid, Athena rallies past Mendon in Class A to reach semis
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jaden Madrid had just laid down a perfect one-out bunt for a single in the bottom of the sixth inning and now was doing a little dancing off first base, trying to create a distraction and/or lure a throw. Third-seeded Greece Athena had already scored once in the inning, extending its lead to 7-4 over Pittsford Mendon, and Madrid and the Trojans were … [Read more...] about Energized by Madrid, Athena rallies past Mendon in Class A to reach semis
Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The curse of Larry Hillman on the playoff fortunes – or rather misfortunes – of the Toronto Maple Leafs is still alive and well. That’s even after the spell-master himself said he had removed the hex nearly four years ago, after the Maple Leafs finally paid off on a 50-year debt for what Hillman perceived to be a disrespectful contract offer. But … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs
Syracuse catcher uses a little old-school baseball to defeat Red Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In an era of launch angles, care-free swings and exaggerated shifts, Syracuse Mets catcher Nick Meyer chose a little old-school baseball to send the Rochester Red Wings to defeat on Sunday afternoon. Meyer’s two-out bunt down the third base line on a 1-0 pitch from Rogello Armenteros drove home Sebastian Elizalde from third with what turned out to be … [Read more...] about Syracuse catcher uses a little old-school baseball to defeat Red Wings