By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Now that Rochester Institute of Technology hasn’t just entered college hockey’s Top 20 but is maintaining a presence, the Tigers are intent on ensuring opponents know they deserve those votes. Facing a possible trap weekend against the re-started program from Robert Morris University, RIT flexed its superiority from the first puck drop on Friday night … [Read more...] about No. 19 RIT overwhelms Robert Morris
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Just seconds from sweeping New Hampshire, RIT ends up losing in OT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scattered across the lineup sheet for the University of New Hampshire are the logos of six NHL teams, indicating the players that have been selected in the draft. That gives you an indication of the talent for the Wildcats, who are No. 10th in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll and No. 12 in the USCHO rankings. There are no logos on the lineup … [Read more...] about Just seconds from sweeping New Hampshire, RIT ends up losing in OT
Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So much for the national ranking. Having moved into the last slot in the USCHO top 20 this week, Rochester Institute of Technology couldn’t complete the weekend sweep of still-finding-their-way Mercyhurst and will surely fall back into the realm of “others receiving votes” come Monday. Freshman goalie Simon Buchler stopped 51 shots in his second … [Read more...] about Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The world of Atlantic Hockey – and a little beyond – is fully aware of what Rochester Institute of Technology’s top line of Carter Wilkie, Tanner Andrew and Cody Laskosky can do. They’ve proven their talents with the puck. The rest of college hockey isn’t necessarily sure what RIT’s other lines can do, and neither is coach Wayne Wilson. So far, … [Read more...] about With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart
Scarfone, Wilkie shine as RIT blanks Notre Dame in Brick City game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you want to do special things during the hockey season, Rochester Institute of Technology coach Wayne Wilson says, you need to author a few signature victories. The Tigers did just that on Saturday night. Gianfranco Cassaro, Carter Wilkie and Cody Laskosky scored goals and goalie Tommy Scarfone stopped all 36 shots as RIT blanked Notre Dame 3-0 in … [Read more...] about Scarfone, Wilkie shine as RIT blanks Notre Dame in Brick City game