By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nearly 20 years have passed since the Rochester Americans have won a division title. But with Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over the Toronto Marlies, they’re moving closer to hanging a banner next to the one earned by the 2004-05 team. Jiri Kulich scored two more goals and goalie Devon Levi stopped 34 shots as the Amerks defeated the Toronto Marlies in … [Read more...] about Levi, Kulich carry Amerks into a tie for first place
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Keagle hurls 1-hit shutout; MCC salvages split
By PAUL GOTHAM HENRIETTA, N.Y. -- Jack Keagle (Pittsford, N.Y./Pittsford Mendon) labored through the first four batters he faced in Game 2 of Tuesday's NJCAA Division II doubleheader. The freshman left-hander walked the first that came to the plate. He hit the next and eventually loaded the bases with one out. A short appearance on the mound seemed to be in the … [Read more...] about Keagle hurls 1-hit shutout; MCC salvages split
Blankenhorn blast powers Red Wings
BY MIKE ROSE The Rochester Red Wings began their homestand with a victory Tuesday, knocking off the Toledo Mud Hens 2-0. Travis Blankenhorn carried the load offensively recording three hits of Rochester's eight hits, including a two-run home run that produced the only runs of the game. Joan Adon led the way with a standout start on the mound, working five shutout innings … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn blast powers Red Wings
Kulich scores 3, Rosen 2 as Amerks bounce Belleville
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Some nights, you can do a lot of things right and not find your name on the scoresheet. Just ask Rochester Americans center Jiri Kulich. On Friday night, in a 6-3 loss to the Belleville Senators, he fired a career-high 11 shots on goal and left Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial with no goals and no assists added to his season totals. Or ask Isak … [Read more...] about Kulich scores 3, Rosen 2 as Amerks bounce Belleville
Joe Carusone selected to work Frozen Four championship game
By STEVE BRADLEY A Rochester area official has reached the pinnacle of college sports for the second time this week. Gates Chili graduate Joe Carusone will be on the ice Saturday night officiating the NCAA Division I men’s hockey championship game between Denver and Boston College at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. The game will be broadcast at 6 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Joe Carusone selected to work Frozen Four championship game