By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It has been nine years and 10 months since an unheralded, never-regarded group of hockey players put Rochester Institute of Technology on the national map. Nine years and 10 months since a tight-knit group of ever-determined players sent shock waves through collegiate hockey and ignited a never-before-seen sense of school pride on the RIT campus. Nine … [Read more...] about RIT takes a skate down Frozen Four memory lane
Amerk fans flock to see Jim Kelly
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jim Kelly signed autographs at the Rochester Americans game on Friday night. And signed. And signed. Kelly hasn't taken a snap for the Buffalo Bills since 1996, but the Hall of Fame quaterback remains one of Western New York's most popular athletes. He appeared at the Amerks game as the first of two Seneca Niagara Legends Night. The second is next Friday … [Read more...] about Amerk fans flock to see Jim Kelly
Slumps end for Oglevie, Malone as Amerks defeat Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans billed Friday as Seneca Niagara Legends Night, with Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly signing autographs for fans before the game. The Amerks players themselves apparently decided to proclaim it something else. Like end-a-slump night. Andrew Oglevie and Sean Malone finally found the net again as the Amerks, scuffling for better than … [Read more...] about Slumps end for Oglevie, Malone as Amerks defeat Laval
Thomas keeps rolling with victory over Penfield
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Webster Thomas may play in Division 2 but the Titans have never been afraid to play the big boys. Never. In fact, coach David Evans believes a schedule that includes high-level competition is the best way to prepare his team for the Section V tournament — and beyond. So while the Titans are classified a Class B team in Section V and a Division 2 in the … [Read more...] about Thomas keeps rolling with victory over Penfield
Even UPL can’t save the Amerks from another loss
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The long-awaited next step in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's journey to Goalie of the Future for the Buffalo Sabres finally took place on Friday. The much-awaited end to the Rochester Americans slump did not. C.J. Smith's power play goal with 4:28 remaining in regulation sent the game to overtime, and it didn't end until Cleveland's Markus Hannikainen scored the … [Read more...] about Even UPL can’t save the Amerks from another loss