BY DAN GLICKMAN In 1956, Rochester resident Art Tyler made local history when he became the first Rochester-area resident to win a medal at the Winter Olympic Games. Although born in Utica, he moved to Rochester to work as an engineer at Eastman Kodak between bobsled competitions -- including the four-man bobsled event he won a bronze medal at in the 1956 Winter Olympics in … [Read more...] about PREVIEW: Rochester-Area Athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics
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How the ‘Tortorella Rule’ from 1995 just impacted the Minnesota Wild
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The NHL archives will forever show that William Karlsson registered the only assist on Jonathan Marchessault’s empty-net overtime goal on Saturday afternoon when the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1. History, however, says John Tortorella, coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, also had a hand in the critical loss for Minnesota – three … [Read more...] about How the ‘Tortorella Rule’ from 1995 just impacted the Minnesota Wild
Hall of Famers James, Pominville have fond memories from time with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jason Pominville and Val James, players that made a lasting mark in Rochester Americans history, will be honored by the franchise on Friday night with enshrinement into the Amerks Hall of Fame. James, now 65, was one of the most feared players in the game in the 1980s, playing the role of enforcer in an era when fighting was almost as commonplace as … [Read more...] about Hall of Famers James, Pominville have fond memories from time with Amerks
Hockey Buddies is Bardreau’s way of giving back; chartiy event is Saturday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Cole Bardreau was growing up, first in the Cayuga County city of Auburn, then in Fairport, the household budget didn’t include a great deal of discretionary income. Which can create challenges when the hockey-playing son is really good at the game he loves. The sport is crazy expensive to begin with, from the never-ending need for skates for … [Read more...] about Hockey Buddies is Bardreau’s way of giving back; chartiy event is Saturday
Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The curse of Larry Hillman on the playoff fortunes – or rather misfortunes – of the Toronto Maple Leafs is still alive and well. That’s even after the spell-master himself said he had removed the hex nearly four years ago, after the Maple Leafs finally paid off on a 50-year debt for what Hillman perceived to be a disrespectful contract offer. But … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup curse cast in 1968 by former Amerk Larry Hillman still dooms Leafs