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
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Just down from Sabres, Hinostroza powers Amerks to victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Vinnie Hinostroza said he is just trying to make the most of a less-than-perfect situation. Having spent the 4 ½ seasons in the NHL, the 28-year-old forward joined the Rochester Americans for practice on Monday after clearing waivers last week. He made an immediate impact on Wednesday in what was his first AHL game since 2017-18. Hinostroza’s … [Read more...] about Just down from Sabres, Hinostroza powers Amerks to victory
Howard and Steve lead Newark’s bounce-back effort
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Raeshawn Howard and Brayden Steve combined to score 45 points as the Newark boys' basketball team got a bounce-back effort in an 83-58 win over host Northeast High in non-league action, Tuesday night. The duo supplied all the offense in a 12-0 run early in the second quarter. "Raeshawn and Brayden have been playing together … [Read more...] about Howard and Steve lead Newark’s bounce-back effort
Fusion Digital Tuesday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: Dansville’s Belcher grabs 18 rebounds in double-double effort; Bell reaches 1,000-point plateau
RUSH-HENRIETTA (3-11) 29PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND (12-2) 73Cecilia Peinado Calvo led with 12 points, and Sutherland won its ninth straight game. Leora Cook, Petra Hunt, and Eden Lewis added 10 apiece in the win. Annie Dodge grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds. Ashlyn Roberts and Alivia Day both scored eight points for Rush-Henrietta. HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA (10-5) 25PENFIELD (14-1) … [Read more...] about Fusion Digital Tuesday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: Dansville’s Belcher grabs 18 rebounds in double-double effort; Bell reaches 1,000-point plateau
Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Tuesday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Guzdek’s late free throws lift Pembroke; Walker’s double-double paces Lyons
PENFIELD (6-7) 58FRANKLIN (8-5) 75Sha'mere Freeman posted 31 points, eight steals, six assists and four rebounds to help lead Franklin to its second consecutive double-digit win at home. Freeman connected on eight 3-pointers including three in the second quarter when he scored 11 points to pace a 27-17 team effort that saw Franklin erase a five-point deficit and take a … [Read more...] about Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Tuesday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Guzdek’s late free throws lift Pembroke; Walker’s double-double paces Lyons