By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Red Wings, assuming minor league baseball returns in 2021, will have a new parent team for just the fourth time in their 91 years of affiliated play. The Minnesota Twins informed Naomi Silver, president and CEO of Rochester Community Baseball, that, barring a drastic change of plans, they will be moving their Triple-A operations to St. … [Read more...] about Twins end affiliation with Red Wings to move to St. Paul
New Amerks coach Appert ready for challenge of development while winning
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had just been fired after 11 years at what had been a dream job, being the head coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. But before Seth Appert could really ask himself, "What now?", former Rochester Americans assistant coach John Wroblewski was providing an answer. Wroblewski, a head coach with the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP), … [Read more...] about New Amerks coach Appert ready for challenge of development while winning
BataviaBets boosts horse racing rewards in a big way
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA BataviaBets, the online wagering platform for Western Regional Off-Track Betting, is hardly the big fish in the advance deposit betting world. Xpressbet, TwinSpires, DRF Bets, NYRABets and TVG are among the many far more prominent entities. But in introducing a new bonus program that goes into effect on Saturday, Western OTB is going after some of the big … [Read more...] about BataviaBets boosts horse racing rewards in a big way
When all the Sabres do is fire personnel, the result is an endless dumpster fire
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Their hockey team may not win, ever, but give Buffalo Sabres owners Kim and Terry Pegula credit for one thing: They can terminate employees — some whose time had come, others who held the key to success — like no other management duo in the NHL. Unfortunately for hockey fans in Western New York, when all you do is fire C-Suite personnel, you end up with … [Read more...] about When all the Sabres do is fire personnel, the result is an endless dumpster fire
NHL contract was always a goal for Jack Dugan
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As Jack Dugan prepares to play on the ultimate hockey stage, this much is clear: When he tells you what he intends to accomplish, don't doubt him. The proof is on his resume, a career-accomplishments list that now includes an NHL contract. Dugan, 22 of Pittsford, on Monday agreed to terms on an NHL deal — well, three actually, but more on that in a bit — … [Read more...] about NHL contract was always a goal for Jack Dugan