By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In recent years, if the Rochester Americans were going to defeat the Syracuse Crunch, they were more than likely going to rely on skill to do so. Speed, precise passing and bullseye shooting from a stable of gifted offensive forwards often was the recipe for winning. That was then, this is now. A little offseason retooling added grit, snarl and power … [Read more...] about Tenacious Amerks show plenty of snarl in last-minute victory
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Bills/Steelers preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
by TYLER HATHAWAY The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers each enter this weekend's contest coming off of tight losses. The Bills had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds in a Thursday night game in Houston but fell short in a 23-19 loss. The Steelers were able to score four touchdowns and built a halftime lead the Chicago Bears, but ended up losing 31-28. The two … [Read more...] about Bills/Steelers preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
Courts to Communities, Canisius SAAC hosting food drive Saturday night
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Courts to Communities, a non-profit program established by Canisius junior guard Kahlil Singleton, and the Canisius Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), announced that the groups will be hosting a food drive to support St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy in Buffalo at the Canisius men’s basketball game against cross-town rival Buffalo on Saturday, Nov. … [Read more...] about Courts to Communities, Canisius SAAC hosting food drive Saturday night
A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Michael Leone walks into the dressing room to address the Rochester Americans after a game, it’s rarely a good sign. “I usually don’t talk to the team,” the second-year head coach said of his post-game routine. He made an exception on Wednesday night following a no-show performance by pretty much everyone other than goalie Devon Levi in what … [Read more...] about A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
Brighton to take on Union-Endicott in NYS Class A semifinals
by TYLER HATHAWAY It's the second time in two seasons that Brighton has reached the state final four. In 2024, the Bruins finally broke through and won their first Section V title in program history. They won the Far West Regional, but fell in the NYS Class A state semifinals to Whitesboro (III). Now, Brighton is back in the spot where its year ended the year before. They've … [Read more...] about Brighton to take on Union-Endicott in NYS Class A semifinals