By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was very much a plan in place when the Buffalo Sabres decided Jiri Kulich should join the Rochester Americans for the Calder Cup playoffs instead of playing for his home country of Czechia in the World Championship. Even though Kulich spent most of the season in the NHL, the Sabres wanted their skilled young prospect to experience more of the … [Read more...] about Kulich delivers the dagger as Amerks take 2-0 series lead
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Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons
By PATRICK WALSH Seven McGee (East) has announced that he will attend the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp. McGee will attend the camp, looking to sign as an undrafted free agent. McGee spent last year with UAlbany, hauling in 47 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns. His best game came on September 28 against Maine, where McGee caught four passes for 72 yards and a pair … [Read more...] about Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons
A sign of spring: Horse racing returns to Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes Racetrack publicity/Pickin' Splinters Opening Day at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, a rite of spring in the Finger Lakes Region since 1962, is set for Monday afternoon. Eight races are scheduled for the first day of the 64th season of racing at Finger Lakes. First-race post time is 1 p.m., with the highlight of the program coming in race seven, the … [Read more...] about A sign of spring: Horse racing returns to Finger Lakes
Imagine RIT Saturday Softball Wrap: Buttles hurls back-to-back 12-strikeout games for Aquinas; DeValder and Schroeder stay unbeaten
CHURCHVILLE-CHILI (5-5) 20IRONDEQUOIT (1-4) 0Jordan Sassone went 4-for-5 at the plate with three runs scored and four RBI as Churchville-Chili won back-to-back games. Sassone also struck out two while issuing one walk over five shutout innings of three-hit ball. In the top of the first, Sassone cleared the bases with a double to highlight a 14-run inning for the Saints. Kaitlyn … [Read more...] about Imagine RIT Saturday Softball Wrap: Buttles hurls back-to-back 12-strikeout games for Aquinas; DeValder and Schroeder stay unbeaten
Two former Section V standouts sign as undrafted free agents
By PATRICK WALSH Nate Carter (Bishop Kearney) and Rushawn Baker (Victor) both were signed as undrafted free agents on Saturday night. Carter signed a UDFA contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He spent the first two years of his collegiate career at UConn, before transferring to Michigan State for two years. At Michigan State, Carter amassed over 1,500 yards from scrimmage … [Read more...] about Two former Section V standouts sign as undrafted free agents