By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was the game that wouldn’t end, and maybe the one that shouldn’t have ended, either. For three 17-minute periods of regulation play and four 7 ½-minute overtime periods, the Penfield Patriots and Victor Blue Devils skated shot for shot, shot block for shot block, save for save and check for check, attempting to determine a Section V Class A hockey … [Read more...] about After four OTs and a nine-round shootout, Victor prevails over Penfield
Thomas holds off Aquinas to win yet another sectional hockey title
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Some traditions in sports never fade away, carried on through the years even as players move on. Like the tradition of the Webster Thomas Titans hockey team gathering at T’s Family Restaurant in Webster for breakfast. And like that same Thomas hockey program winning sectional championships. Powered by goals from Ethan Stappenbeck, Michael Dowden, … [Read more...] about Thomas holds off Aquinas to win yet another sectional hockey title
Titans join Li’l Irish in one last on-ice remembrance for Mr. Nuch
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