By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA One minute, the Webster Thomas Titans were on the verge of a big second inning, their smart at-bats forcing hard-throwing Greece Athena right-hander Connor Osier to work overtime to quell a bases-loaded threat and maintain a 2-1 lead. The next minute, the Titans were wondering if an Athena bottom-of-the-second, merry-go-round on the basepaths would ever … [Read more...] about Athena uses 13-run inning to stroll into Class AA semifinals
Amerks ‘just not good enough’ in do-or-die Game 5 showdown
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA One moment, they’re celebrating an improbable rally and overtime victory. Seemingly the next moment, they’re packing up their skates and equipment for the final time this season. One moment they’re riding a tidal wave of euphoria following last Saturday’s 4-3 overtime victory that forced a deciding fifth game. The next they’re trying to fathom how … [Read more...] about Amerks ‘just not good enough’ in do-or-die Game 5 showdown
Amerks Game 4 victory was a comeback for the record book
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the franchise history spans 68 years over eight decades, it’s not easy to accomplish “firsts.” But in staving off elimination on Saturday night by rallying from a 3-0 third-period deficit to defeat the Syracuse Crunch 4-3 in overtime, the Rochester Americans did just that. Never before had the Amerks dug out of a 3-0 hole to win an elimination … [Read more...] about Amerks Game 4 victory was a comeback for the record book
Amerks stage improbable rally to defeat Crunch in OT, extend season
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – They were done, finished, finito. And there was little doubt, either. The Rochester Americans, facing elimination from the Calder Cup playoffs, were down 3-0 with just 20 minutes to play against a veteran team known for its ability to play lockdown defense. But a funny thing happened to the Amerks on their way to the first tee. They … [Read more...] about Amerks stage improbable rally to defeat Crunch in OT, extend season
Despite Levi’s 60 saves, Amerks fall to Crunch in double OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – The clean-up crew was all that remained inside Upstate Medical University Arena late Thursday night but the scoreboard – with the final score and shot totals – remained illuminated. The shot counter read Syracuse Crunch 62, Rochester Americans 34. The final score: a hard-to-fathom 2-1 in favor of the Crunch after 90 minutes and 18 seconds of … [Read more...] about Despite Levi’s 60 saves, Amerks fall to Crunch in double OT