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
Smiley gives McQuaid reason to smile; 3 TD catches lead Knights to Class AA title
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To hear Parris Smiley describe his role for the McQuaid Jesuit Knights, you’d think the senior wide receiver just played on third down or was targeted on passing routes only if others weren’t open. “I say I’m pretty much a role player on the offense,” Smiley said. Here’s what the role player did on Saturday night in McQuaid’s 28-14 victory over rival … [Read more...] about Smiley gives McQuaid reason to smile; 3 TD catches lead Knights to Class AA title
Quinn scores highlight goal but criticizes his defensive play in Amerks loss
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With a dart up the ice, an acrobatic inside leap around a defenseman and a perfectly placed wicked wrist shot, Jack Quinn in four seconds showed why he’s on the fast track to the NHL. The Rochester Americans rookie winger electrified the crowd and his teammates with his SportsCenter Top 10 short-handed goal midway through the third period on Friday … [Read more...] about Quinn scores highlight goal but criticizes his defensive play in Amerks loss
Amerks remember Richard ‘Dick’ Mason
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A moment of silence was held before Friday’s Rochester Americans game to honor Richard “Dick” Mason, who died Sunday after battling a lengthy illness. He was 64. Mr. Mason worked on the rink crew for more than 40 years, starting when he was a teenager, and learned all facets of the operation from his late father, Charlie, at what then was the known … [Read more...] about Amerks remember Richard ‘Dick’ Mason