By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As Jack Dugan prepares to play on the ultimate hockey stage, this much is clear: When he tells you what he intends to accomplish, don't doubt him. The proof is on his resume, a career-accomplishments list that now includes an NHL contract. Dugan, 22 of Pittsford, on Monday agreed to terms on an NHL deal — well, three actually, but more on that in a bit — … [Read more...] about NHL contract was always a goal for Jack Dugan
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Dugan, Farrance realize dreams with NHL Draft selections
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When it comes to pure skills, David Farrance and Jack Dugan meet the necessary requisites that NHL scouts seek. That's why both were selected in Saturday's NHL Draft at the United Center in Chicago. The Nashville Predators chose Farrance in the third round (92nd overall) while Dugan was taken by the expansion Las Vegas Golden Knights in round 5 (142nd … [Read more...] about Dugan, Farrance realize dreams with NHL Draft selections
Ihrig and Rogers assure Rochester will be represented on this year’s Stanley Cup champion
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There will be no Rochester area players skating in the Stanley Cup Final, but at least one native Rochesterian will be wearing a championship ring when the series is over. J.C. Ihrig, a 1986 graduate of Wilson Magnet High School, and Peter Rogers, who left Aquinas Institute with his diploma in 1984, will be on the benches attending to sticks, skate … [Read more...] about Ihrig and Rogers assure Rochester will be represented on this year’s Stanley Cup champion
Wally’s Wednesday — Game 7 is on!!!
By Wally It's roughly four hours until the face off of tonight's game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks. For what it's worth, in all my years of watching sports, it's quite hard to surpass an NHL Stanley Cup Game 7 in terms of drama and excitement ... so I'm stoked about watching the game! It's hard to imagine that anyone has … [Read more...] about Wally’s Wednesday — Game 7 is on!!!
Wally’s Wednesday (a bit early)
by Wally I know it's still Tuesday, but I couldn't find anything catchy that contains "Wally" and "Tuesday", okay? Man, it kinda sucked going without a playoff game in either hockey or hoops last night. But, no worries, we're back at it tonight with the Oklahoma City Thunder opening the Western Conference Finals in Dallas versus the Mavwrecks. So what do YOU think … [Read more...] about Wally’s Wednesday (a bit early)