By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Caleb Moretz said he doesn’t really remember the first few strides of his trek across the ice of the Gene Polisseni Center on Saturday night, the Atlantic Hockey playoff championship trophy hoisted high above his head. “I blacked out for a little bit,” he said. “It was just a whole rush of emotions.” Indeed, what had been a five-year quest to conquer … [Read more...] about One goal down, more remain as RIT readies for NCAA opener vs. BU
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Gonsalves, RIT power past AIC for berth in NCAA tournament
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year after their season ended with heartbreak on home ice, Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s hockey team fulfilled a promise they made to themselves: to leave a lasting impression on the program. They put the finishing touches on that self-imposed edict on Saturday night. Driven from Day 1 to avenge the premature playoff ouster of last … [Read more...] about Gonsalves, RIT power past AIC for berth in NCAA tournament
RIT’s Polisseni Center already sold out for Atlantic Hockey title game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The first Atlantic Hockey championship game to be played on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology is already sold out. RIT will play American International College at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in front of 4,300 fans at the Gene Polisseni Center in the winner-take-all title game. Along with the Jack Riley Memorial Trophy, the winner also received … [Read more...] about RIT’s Polisseni Center already sold out for Atlantic Hockey title game
Wilkie, Gonsalves power RIT into Atlantic Hockey’s title game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Rochester Institute of Technology, it’s two down, one to go. The most important one. Last weekend the Tigers bounced Robert Morris out of the Atlantic Hockey tournament with 7-0 and 5-1 victories. This weekend they swept Niagara University, posting a 4-1 victory in Friday’s series opener before finishing off the Purple Eagles with a 5-2 victory … [Read more...] about Wilkie, Gonsalves power RIT into Atlantic Hockey’s title game
RIT relies on big saves, roster depth to win series opener vs. Niagara
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A few things that were known to be strengths for the men’s hockey team at Rochester Institute of Technology were confirmed yet again in Friday night’s 4-1 victory over Niagara University. Like the fact their lineup is deep. Junior forward Evan Miller and sophomore winger Adam Jeffery went from the healthy scratch list to the third line because of an … [Read more...] about RIT relies on big saves, roster depth to win series opener vs. Niagara