By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They keep telling Peyton Krebs to shoot the puck, but the art of perfect pass seems to provide him with more satisfaction. “I’ve always been a pass-first guy,” he said, “even when I was young.” On Wednesday night, he finally listened to his coaches and teammates, and his bullet one-timer from the right circle during an overtime power play gave the … [Read more...] about Rarely the shooter, Krebs lifts Amerks with overtime goal
Big carryovers up for grabs at Batavia Downs on Wednesday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Harness racing handicappers have a chance to make a little score on bookend carryovers during Wednesday night’s 10-race program at Batavia Downs Racetrack. The Pick 5 pool has a guarantee of $17,500, meaning that even if wagering doesn’t reach that mark, payouts will still be based on that figure for handicappers selecting the winner of each race in the … [Read more...] about Big carryovers up for grabs at Batavia Downs on Wednesday
Krebs piles up the points as Amerks and Bears revisit old-time hockey
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The American Hockey League’s oldest rivalry was renewed on Friday night between the Rochester Americans and Hershey Bears, and it was just like olden times. A little old-time hockey mixed in with new-age talent turned into a 7-3 blowout victory for the Amerks. There were three fights, three game misconducts, a few dirty checks, a little stickwork in … [Read more...] about Krebs piles up the points as Amerks and Bears revisit old-time hockey
Bruce finds the net twice as RIT completes sweep of Holy Cross
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Not everyone hits the ground running when a season begins. Pucks that found the net in years past instead hit a skate or are stopped by the goalie. Passes that were on the tape instead clank off the blade. Such was the case this year for Rochester Institute of Technology senior Nick Bruce. While it seems everything linemate Will Calverley has shot … [Read more...] about Bruce finds the net twice as RIT completes sweep of Holy Cross
Quinn, Peterka score shootout goals as Amerks edge Lehigh Valley
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s been perhaps 17 years since the Rochester Americans could enter a shootout knowing they had more than enough talent to match up against opponents in the tiebreaking skills competition. But with a stable of young talent – starting with Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Peyton Krebs and Linus Weissbach – to complement skilled veterans, coach Seth Appert isn’t … [Read more...] about Quinn, Peterka score shootout goals as Amerks edge Lehigh Valley