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
Peterka grabs the spotlight as newest Sabre Krebs makes Amerks debut
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The eyes of Western New York hockey on Friday night all were focused on Peyton Krebs, the newest predicted rising star to join the Buffalo Sabres organization. Krebs was obtained along with Alex Tuch and two draft picks in Thursday’s blockbuster trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, and his organizational debut came about 34 hours … [Read more...] about Peterka grabs the spotlight as newest Sabre Krebs makes Amerks debut
Mersch gains his revenge with the winning goal as Quinn, Amerks win again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Mike Mersch, revenge was best served with a high backhander from the slot on Wednesday night. Hit in the head as he was bashed into the boards by Parker Kelly’s heavy check late in the third period, Mersch got even not with a check or punch but by scoring the winning goal as the Rochester Americans defeated the Belleville Senators 4-3. “I don’t … [Read more...] about Mersch gains his revenge with the winning goal as Quinn, Amerks win again