By STEVE BRADLEY PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Mike Mooney tried his best not to draw attention to himself during the decade he worked as a high school and college basketball referee. Now, Mooney, is stepping into the spotlight for “Mike Madness,” a campaign to fight Parkinson’s disease, the condition that sidelined his officiating career. “I'll be honest with you, it's a little … [Read more...] about ‘Mike Madness’: Former basketball official steps up in fight against Parkinson’s
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Ostlund stays hot as Amerks rally past Utica on ‘Bills Day’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was Bills Day at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Sunday afternoon, the Rochester Americans’ annual salute to Western New York’s favorite NFL team. As they always have done on Bills Day, the Amerks again wore special football-style jerseys, this time with a newly designed moose logo – their mascot since the early 1980s – replacing the Buffalo … [Read more...] about Ostlund stays hot as Amerks rally past Utica on ‘Bills Day’
Amerks offense sputters in loss to Charlotte
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Just four weeks remain in the American Hockey League season, which means games are beginning to have a post-season feel. There’s little razzle-dazzle, because there’s little open ice. Teams don’t trade chances from opening faceoff to final buzzer because they’re trading body checks instead. A mistake in the first period can be the difference between … [Read more...] about Amerks offense sputters in loss to Charlotte
Red Wings introduce new foods for “Rochester’s Largest Restaurant”
Rochester Red Wings general manager Dan Mason is a big believer that the team is ultimately in the business of entertainment. The ballclub may win or lose, but ultimately it's the experiences that fans get at Innovative Field that matters most. A major part of that is the stadium's food. So much so that Mason says that if he were to call a fan a day after the game, they … [Read more...] about Red Wings introduce new foods for “Rochester’s Largest Restaurant”
Zeiser twins lead as Monroe gets DH split on the road
By PAUL GOTHAM One did it with his arm. The other used his bat and glove. Twin brothers, Cosgrove Zeiser (Victor, N.Y./Victor HS) and Parker Zeiser (Victor, N.Y./Victor HS) combined as Monroe Community College took the opening game of a doubleheader, 14-0 on Tuesday at Onondaga Community College. Cosgrove Zeiser hurled a two-hit shutout, and Parker Zeiser capped a … [Read more...] about Zeiser twins lead as Monroe gets DH split on the road