By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Throughout Wayne Wilson's coaching tenure at Rochester Institute of Technology, every freshman class in the NCAA Division I era has left the Henrietta campus with at least one championship on their resume. They either won Atlantic Hockey's regular season crown or the playoff title. But the seniors of today who arrived at RIT in 2016-17 have been shut out … [Read more...] about RIT hockey seniors know ’19-20 is last chance to win ‘their’ title
Wrinkle to veteran rule part of new CBA in AHL
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA An adjustment to the veteran rule will go into effect next summer when the new collective bargaining agreement between the American Hockey League and the Professional Hockey Players Association is ratified in the next week. The game maximum won't change — skaters who have played in 260 games in the AHL, NHL or European elite league still will be classified … [Read more...] about Wrinkle to veteran rule part of new CBA in AHL
Amerks preseason a chance for newcomers to make impression
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The one thing any newcomer to an organization wants to do is make a positive first impression. Justin Baudry may have done just that on Thurday night. The Rochester Americans don't have many — or any, really — open spots on defense. The position will be a major strength, especially when the parent Buffalo Sabres pare their roster down. Thus, the American … [Read more...] about Amerks preseason a chance for newcomers to make impression
Critical 4th-down stop propels East past Arcadia
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The scoreboard will tell you the difference between East High and Greece Arcadia in their high school football showdown on Saturday afternoon was five points. East 26, Arcadia 21. Arcadia coach Tony Streb will tell you the difference instead was three inches. That's all that stood between the spot of the ball and the first-down marker with 2:39 to play, … [Read more...] about Critical 4th-down stop propels East past Arcadia
Tourangeau powers Brighton past Gates Chili
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The game plan wasn't really all that complex for the Brighton Barons. They planned to call the number 22 early and often. And then a few more times for good measure. "We were going so put the ball in Sam Tourangeau's hands and we knew he would carry us," said Barons coach Stephen Lian. Talk about the perfect plan. Tourangeau, a junior running back and … [Read more...] about Tourangeau powers Brighton past Gates Chili