By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Matt Thomas is only three games into his NCAA head coaching career at Rochester Institute of Technology, but he has already shown he’s not afraid to lay down the law. Like on Saturday night in the annual Brick City Homecoming game at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Distressed that his top line was willing to gamble in hopes of creating offense, … [Read more...] about From benched to benchmark goals; Isabelle line powers RIT past Clarkson
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Resilient Brockport soars over Alfred State
By: Dylan O'Loughlin The Brockport Golden Eagles hosted the Empire 8 newcomers Alfred State Pioneers coming off of a bye week. After sitting on a tough 31-24 overtime loss against St. John Fisher in the Courage Bowl the past two weeks, the Golden Eagles scored 21 unanswered points in the first quarter to keep a lead it never relinquished in a 48-14 victory. “It was … [Read more...] about Resilient Brockport soars over Alfred State
Amerks shut out in Syracuse to close road trip
Courtesy of Amerks.com Syracuse, N.Y. – A night after erupting for seven unanswered goals, the Rochester Americans (2-2-0-0) struggled to generate any offensive firepower as they were unable to solve goaltender Brandon Halverson in a 3-0 loss to the Syracuse Crunch (3-0-0-0) Saturday at Upstate Medical University Arena. The shutout defeat was the Amerks’ first against the … [Read more...] about Amerks shut out in Syracuse to close road trip
Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica
Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, NY – On the strength of seven different goal-scorers, the Rochester Americans (2-1-0-0) erased a 2-0 deficit in the opening period before erupting for seven straight unanswered goals on their way to a 7-4 victory over the Utica Comets (0-2-1-0) Friday night at Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester improved to 26-7-1-1 in the last 35 … [Read more...] about Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica
Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards
BY DAN GLICKMAN For the second straight year, Brighton graduate and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement is up for a Rawlings Gold Glove as one of the best defensive players in baseball. And this time, he'll have two chances at the award. Like in 2024, Clement has been named a finalist for the American League award at third base. He's earned an additional finalist … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards