As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box We kinda get a kick out of Tariq's regular lament over the state of the New York Knicks basketball team. Who haven't won an NBA Championship in going on forever. But there was a time when the Knickerbockers ruled the world. And the king was the late Willis Reed. Reed was a Hall of Fame big man in the era of … [Read more...] about Pucko: When Willis Was King
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Ever-improving rookies Kulich, Rosen lead Amerks past Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans billed Sunday’s matinee against the Cleveland Monsters as Bills Day, complete with special football-style jerseys, endless renditions of “Shout” and the team’s Stampede drumline. Truth be told, however, it was really Kids’ Day. Jiri Kulich, still three weeks shy of his 19th birthday, scored the first two goals and Isak Rosen, … [Read more...] about Ever-improving rookies Kulich, Rosen lead Amerks past Cleveland
Bounce-back effort: Monroe CC sweeps Onondaga
By PAUL GOTHAM BRIGHTON, N.Y. -- One pitcher logged his second complete game of the season. Another was making his first appearance of the campaign. A third continued to make a shift into the position. The trio of arms combined to allow two runs over 11 innings, and host Monroe Community College (5-7) completed a doubleheader sweep (11-1/11-1) of Onondaga Community … [Read more...] about Bounce-back effort: Monroe CC sweeps Onondaga
Kisakov delivers in the clutch as Amerks rally past Hershey
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA This hasn’t been a season of great accomplishment and great milestones for Aleksandr Kisakov. Mostly, it has been a season of learning, of adjustment, of frustration for the 20-year-old rookie winger from Solikamsk, Russia. And disappointment, too. In the 43 games he has played for the Rochester Americans, Kisakov has produced just five goals and two … [Read more...] about Kisakov delivers in the clutch as Amerks rally past Hershey
38th Annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Games set Saturday
The 2023 Ronald McDonald Greater Rochester High School All-Star games will take place on Saturday at Rush-Henrietta 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 38th Annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Games set Saturday