By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Other than the final result, Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert had few complaints after Saturday evening’s 4-2 loss to the Utica Comets. Fabian Zetterlund scored three goals – including the game-breaker on a second-period power play – as the Comets extended their lead over the Amerks in the American Hockey League’s North Division to eight points … [Read more...] about Biro stays hot but Amerks fall to Utica; MacInnis injured
Even MacInnis had to smile after powering Amerks to victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are players who, when scoring a goal or celebrating a victory, can’t hide their enthusiasm. It’s just who they are. Take Jack Quinn, for instance. He looks like the happiest player on the face of the earth when he scores a goal. And then there is Ryan MacInnis. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who exhibits less outward jubilation when the … [Read more...] about Even MacInnis had to smile after powering Amerks to victory
The ice is now level for RIT: Tigers can offer hockey scholarships
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA ROCHESTER, N.Y. --The most significant recruiting obstacle faced by the men’s and women’s hockey programs at Rochester Institute of Technology has been removed. RIT is now permitted to offer athletic scholarships for hockey after Division III member schools overwhelmingly approved a change to the bylaws during Saturday’s Business Session at the 2022 … [Read more...] about The ice is now level for RIT: Tigers can offer hockey scholarships
Quinn’s first hat trick and buzzer-beating assist not enough as Amerks fall in overtime
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jack Quinn left the rink on Friday night frustrated by a 4-3 shootout loss to Belleville and aggravated by his own not-so-stellar play. He didn’t produce a point, was responsible for Belleville’s first goal, fanned on a golden scoring opportunity in the third period and failed to convert on his shootout try. So when he arrived at Blue Cross Arena at … [Read more...] about Quinn’s first hat trick and buzzer-beating assist not enough as Amerks fall in overtime
Fortunate bounce enables Amerks to escape with a point
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Some nights bounces don’t go your way. Some nights they do, and the Rochester Americans can be thankful for that on Friday night. Unable to cope well with a heavy, in-your-face style of the Belleville Senators, the Amerks still managed to earn a point in a 4-3 shootout loss. Linus Weissbach’s attempted centering pass for Ryan Scarfo instead caromed … [Read more...] about Fortunate bounce enables Amerks to escape with a point