By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was so much promise, so much potential for this Rochester Institute of Technology hockey team, what with the offensive weapons, the terrific goaltending of Tommy Scarfone and a mobile, add-to-the-attack defensive corps. And now, there is just so much disappointment. After steamrolling Atlantic Hockey competition in the regular season – winning … [Read more...] about Giant-slaying Holy Cross ends RIT’s season
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Gonsalves among host of heroes as RIT heads to do-or-die showdown
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had asserted their superiority throughout Atlantic Hockey’s regular season, finishing atop the standings by a landslide margin of 10 points. Others noticed, too. Along the way, the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers periodically appeared in college hockey’s top 20 national rankings. And yet here they were on Saturday night, teetering on … [Read more...] about Gonsalves among host of heroes as RIT heads to do-or-die showdown
RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the moment, Rochester Institute of Technology owes the athletic directors across Atlantic Hockey a debt of gratitude. In the previous 19 seasons of the Atlantic Hockey tournament, the top-seeded Tigers would have been eliminated by Friday’s 1-0, overtime loss to seventh-seeded Holy Cross in the semifinals. But because the ADs pushed for a shift … [Read more...] about RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross
Cassaro’s patented one-timer sends RIT into Atlantic Hockey semifinals
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When NHL teams play the Washington Capitals, they know Alex Ovechkin is posting up in the left circle on the power play and they know the howitzer slap shot is coming. They just can’t stop it. Now you know what it’s like for Rochester Institute of Technology opponents. They know Gianfranco Cassaro will be positioned high in the right circle, and … [Read more...] about Cassaro’s patented one-timer sends RIT into Atlantic Hockey semifinals
Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had played a dozen games so far and had nothing on the scoresheet to show for his efforts heading into the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. No goals, no assists and just five shots on goal for first-year winger Adam Jeffery in his time on the ice during the regular season for Rochester Institute of Technology. And yet Tigers coach Wayne Wilson contends … [Read more...] about Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory