BY JONATHAN SKUZA The Rochester Red Wings split a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon to open their important road series against the Worcester Red Sox. Rochester took game one 10-8 in a back and forth slugfest. After Worcester took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, Travis Blankenhorn responded with a three-run home run to right centerfield to give the Wings a lead they … [Read more...] about Red Wings split doubleheader with Worcester
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Amerks ink Fortunato to one-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed defenseman Brandon Fortunato to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Fortunato, 27, scored a career-high five goals and notched 18 assists for 23 points during his second season with the … [Read more...] about Amerks ink Fortunato to one-year deal
Kyle’s Slap Shot Challenge Fundraising Tournament & Festival returns August 5th
Ice hockey tournament supporting Golisano Children’s Hospital includes outdoor festival for the entire community, with live music, food trucks and more. Fairport, N.Y. -- Now in its third year, Rochester Jr. Americans, Rochester’s largest youth hockey organization, is hosting a fundraising tournament and outdoor festival to benefit Kyle’s Slap Shot Challenge Foundation and … [Read more...] about Kyle’s Slap Shot Challenge Fundraising Tournament & Festival returns August 5th
Red Wings postponed in Worcester, doubleheader on Wednesday
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings' series-opening game in Worcester was postponed on Tuesday due to inclement weather. The matchup between the Wings (11-10 in the second half, 45-49 overall, 2.5 games back) and the International League co-leading Red Sox (13-7 in the second half, 52-43 overall) will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. First pitch is … [Read more...] about Red Wings postponed in Worcester, doubleheader on Wednesday
Capellupo shines in Greece Post 468’s walk-off win
By DAVID DOBRASZ James Capellupo struck out 12 batters and allowed two hits over six-and-a-third shutout innings, and Jeffrey Broadnax drew a seven-pitch walk-off walk to lead Greece Post (19-1-1) to a 1-0 win over Brounshidle Post 205 (14-2) to open up the New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Championship Tournament on Tuesday at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton, … [Read more...] about Capellupo shines in Greece Post 468’s walk-off win