By CHUCKIE MAGGIO As unthinkable as it may seem to the average fan, Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy believes opposing batters are growing comfortable with Cade Cavalli's 97 mph fastball. "The one thing that I'm noticing now, a little bit, is his inability to throw the ball inside," LeCroy said. "I think he's gotta get back to the inside part of the plate, commanding that part … [Read more...] about Cavalli pulled in first as Red Wings’ win streak ends at nine
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Ruotsalainen’s OT goal has Amerks on verge of advancement
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Arttu Ruotsalainen has had the hot hand ever since the playoffs began, showing an innate ability to find the net regardless of the angle, the traffic or the positioning of the goaltender. But in overtime on Sunday night, when Peyton Krebs made a seeing-eye laser pass from the left wing to Ruotsalainen in the right circle, the guy with the magic wand for … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen’s OT goal has Amerks on verge of advancement
Red Wings Monday notebook: Rochester returns to town riding nine-game win streak
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings’ 10-game win streak in 1992 came more or less out of nowhere. The Red Wings, in Jerry Narron's lone year at the managing helm, were 34-56 before that late July surge. They held their last winning record three games into the season. Nine Red Wings' cars were vandalized, their windows smashed and belongings stolen, in the Silver Stadium … [Read more...] about Red Wings Monday notebook: Rochester returns to town riding nine-game win streak
Peterka’s hat trick powers Amerks to overtime win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA UTICA – JJ Peterka admits the physicality of the Calder Cup playoffs took him a bit by surprise. But as everyone learns, open ice that was prevalent in the regular season disappears with a championship on the line. Players that maybe didn’t play an in-your-face style now suddenly won’t pass up a chance to lower the boom. Guess what? Four games into … [Read more...] about Peterka’s hat trick powers Amerks to overtime win
Bonnies continue to rebuild frontcourt with commitment from Pitt center Amadasun
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team continued to rebuild its frontcourt when Dublin-born big man Max Amadasun committed on Saturday. Amadasun, who played just 21 minutes over two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh, is a 6-foot-10, 230-pound center who also held offers from Old Dominion, Penn State, Rhode Island, UMass, Saint Louis and St. John's … [Read more...] about Bonnies continue to rebuild frontcourt with commitment from Pitt center Amadasun