By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Don’t poke the bear, they always say. The Rochester Americans did some poking on Tuesday night by winning Game 1 of the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals in rather embarrassing fashion. They chased starting goalie Hunter Shepard to the bench before the game was 27 minutes old and romped to a 5-1 victory. But Shepard and the Bears responded … [Read more...] about Shepard, Bears rebound to blank Amerks, even series
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Fairport, Victor matchup to decide AA championship
One team is looking to avenge a championship defeat the season prior. Another is looking to win its first title since 2013. Innovative Field is the setting on Saturday when Fairport and Victor meet to decide the AA championship. Here's the breakdown: CLASS AA:NO. 2 VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (17-5/Monroe County Division I)vs.NO. 4 FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS (16-6/Monroe County Division … [Read more...] about Fairport, Victor matchup to decide AA championship
Churchville-Chili, Greece Athena clash to decide A1 title
One team is looking for its first sectional title since 2009 and seventh in program history. Another is looking for its first since 2007. Class A1 heavyweights Churchville-Chili and Greece Athena meet to determine who will be crowned Section V champion at Innovative Field on Saturday. Here's the breakdown: CLASS A1NO. 1 CHURCHVILLE-CHILI SAINTS (18-5/Monroe County Division … [Read more...] about Churchville-Chili, Greece Athena clash to decide A1 title
Late Mazara homer propels Wings to third straight win, 7-6
By Dan Glickman The Rochester Red Wings stormed back in the top of the ninth courtesy of a three-run Nomar Mazara home run as they won, 7-6, for their third straight victory over the Toledo Mud Hens. The one-out home run, the right fielder's third of the season for the Wings and second in as many games, provided Rochester's only lead of the game- and the only one they … [Read more...] about Late Mazara homer propels Wings to third straight win, 7-6
Constantino Financial Thursday Softball Wrap: Haverling’s Witherell strikes out 17; Ras walks it off for Irondequoit
CLASS AA No. 5 BRIGHTON (12-9) 0No. 1 RUSH-HENRIETTA (18-4) 15 (Six Innings) Kadyn Hartel fanned six and hurled a three-hitter to guide Rush-Henrietta to the sectional finals. Hartel went 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run scored. Olivia Sheffer led the Comets' offense with a 3-for-5 effort with three RBI and one run scored. Elizabeth Rinella finished 3-for-5 with two RBI … [Read more...] about Constantino Financial Thursday Softball Wrap: Haverling’s Witherell strikes out 17; Ras walks it off for Irondequoit