By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are few things connected to this version of the Rochester Americans that are more exciting or more captivating than a two-on-one fastbreak with Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen. The speed, the puck skills, the creativity, the anticipation, the execution; it’s all rolled into five seconds of must-see action, and no opponent wants to deal with … [Read more...] about Amerks use a little razzle-dazzle, some lucky bounces to defeat Utica
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Gonsalves, RIT power past AIC for berth in NCAA tournament
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year after their season ended with heartbreak on home ice, Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s hockey team fulfilled a promise they made to themselves: to leave a lasting impression on the program. They put the finishing touches on that self-imposed edict on Saturday night. Driven from Day 1 to avenge the premature playoff ouster of last … [Read more...] about Gonsalves, RIT power past AIC for berth in NCAA tournament
Fair powers Syracuse to Round of 32
By MIKE ROSE Dyaisha Fair (Edison Tech) kicked off her final NCAA Tournament run in style. She closed the game on a personal 13-3 run as the No. 6 seeded Syracuse Orange knocked off the No. 11 seed Arizona Wildcats, 74-69 in the opening round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. “I think we've been there before,” Fair said. “When you have experience, you know what … [Read more...] about Fair powers Syracuse to Round of 32
Amerks do plenty right but fall to Marlies in a shootout
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Calder Cup playoffs are still a month away but Friday’s game between the Rochester Americans and Toronto Marlies very much had a playoff look to it. Not much open ice (until overtime, away), not many great scoring chances (until overtime, anyway) and a sense of desperation by both teams (including in overtime). Which is why defense and … [Read more...] about Amerks do plenty right but fall to Marlies in a shootout
39th Annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Games set Saturday
The 2024 Ronald McDonald Greater Rochester High School All-Star games will take place on Saturday at Gates Chili High School. The Girls' All-Star game is set for a 1 PM tip off with the Boys' All-Stars to follow at 3 PM. All-Star Cheerleaders will perform at halftime of the boys' game. Since 1986, the event coordinated by members of the local boys' and girls' officiating … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Games set Saturday