By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are nights on the hockey rink that, no matter where you get the puck and no matter where the goalie might be, you're just not going to score. The incredible save, a defenseman slides in front, you hit the post. Jake Hamacher had a few of those nights this year. Afterward, he's told himself to stay positive, which is pretty much always his mantra. And … [Read more...] about Hamacher’s hatty leads RIT past Bentley
Amerks winning streak comes to an abrupt end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They entered the night on a roll, using a six-game winning streak to mount a threat to regain first place in the American Hockey League's North Division. They ended the night talking about poorly they played and that they must learn from their mistakes and move on. Despite playing a team that has been a solid rival all season, and for most of a quarter … [Read more...] about Amerks winning streak comes to an abrupt end
Wilson finding the scoring touch again as Amerks win 4th straight
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scott Wilson knows he can score goals, and his resume confirms that belief. In his first two pro seasons with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, he scored 19 and then 22, and did so in a total of just 89 games. People who saw that production first-hand, such as Rochester Americans coach Chris Taylor, willing attest to Wilson's talent. But since … [Read more...] about Wilson finding the scoring touch again as Amerks win 4th straight
Newest Amerks Hall of Famer Pittis knew all about scoring and winning
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Domenic Pittis played in Rochester as a member of the Syracuse Crunch in 1997-98, he knew it was a special place. He admired the teams the Amerks built. He adored the passion of the fans. "I was envious," he said. The next two seasons, as a member of the Amerks, Pittis was a big reason that passion and excitement grew even stronger. With his slick … [Read more...] about Newest Amerks Hall of Famer Pittis knew all about scoring and winning
RIT after four-goal third period: ‘We weren’t letting down the alumni’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On a night when RIT honored the most celebrated team in program history, the Frozen Four team from 2010, the current edition of Tigers hockey did their best to steal back the spotlight. Trailing 4-1 after two periods, the Tigers rallied for a 5-4 victory over Canisius in front of 3,463 raucous fans on Saturday night at the Gene Polisseni Center. "We weren't … [Read more...] about RIT after four-goal third period: ‘We weren’t letting down the alumni’