Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, NY – Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams and Rochester Americans general manager Jason Karmanos announced today the appointment of Michael Leone as head coach of the American Hockey League franchise. “I am pleased to welcome Mike Leone as the head coach of the Rochester Americans,” said Adams. “The Amerks head coach plays a crucial … [Read more...] about Michael Leone named head coach of the Rochester Americans
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Five Section V Softball squads gearing up for NYS Semifinals
For the first time since the NYSPHSAA championship was inaugurated in 1985, Section V will send five teams to the NYS Semifinals. One squad is making its first appearance in 14 years. Another looks to avenge a defeat in last year's championship game. Two will appear in the state semifinal for the first time in program history. One team looks to reach the NYS final after falling … [Read more...] about Five Section V Softball squads gearing up for NYS Semifinals
Riley Adams goes deep twice as Wings beat Sox, 9-6
BY DAN GLICKMAN Catcher Riley Adams homered twice and pitcher Rico Garcia escaped a bases-loaded ninth as the Rochester Red Wings won their fifth game of their last six, 9-6, over the Worcester Red Sox on Wednesday. Adams, sent down when Drew Millas received a call-up to the Washington Nationals on June 2, hit a three-run shot in the top of the third to give the Red Wings … [Read more...] about Riley Adams goes deep twice as Wings beat Sox, 9-6
St. Bonaventure names alum Bob Beretta athletic director
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., June 4, 2024 - In 1984, Bob Beretta was named captain of the St. Bonaventure University baseball team. Forty years later, Beretta is being waved home, this time by the president, not the third base coach. The Le Moyne College athletics director, who navigated the Dolphins' move from Division II to Division I last year, … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure names alum Bob Beretta athletic director
Red Wings’ James Wood named International League Player of the Month
BY DAN GLICKMAN Rochester Red Wings outfielder James Wood won the International League Player of the Month for May on Wednesday, becoming the first Red Wing to win the award since Jake Alu won it in September of 2022. Wood, the top prospect in the Washington Nationals system according to MLB.com, hit a league-best .394 (28-for-71) in May and also led the league in on-base … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ James Wood named International League Player of the Month