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Biro dazzles again on offense as Subban, Amerks blank Laval

March 16, 2023 by Kevin Oklobzija 1 Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The numbers on the stat sheet for January said Brandon Biro was not playing well. The numbers lied. Or did they? There were a lot of zeros, which is why even Biro wasn’t so sure. After all, in December, every time he touched the puck, something seemed to happen. In 10 games he produced six goals and 10 assists, including a six-game stretch of … [Read more...] about Biro dazzles again on offense as Subban, Amerks blank Laval

Giant-slaying Holy Cross ends RIT’s season

March 12, 2023 by Kevin Oklobzija 1 Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was so much promise, so much potential for this Rochester Institute of Technology hockey team, what with the offensive weapons, the terrific goaltending of Tommy Scarfone and a mobile, add-to-the-attack defensive corps. And now, there is just so much disappointment. After steamrolling Atlantic Hockey competition in the regular season – winning … [Read more...] about Giant-slaying Holy Cross ends RIT’s season

RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross

March 10, 2023 by Kevin Oklobzija Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the moment, Rochester Institute of Technology owes the athletic directors across Atlantic Hockey a debt of gratitude. In the previous 19 seasons of the Atlantic Hockey tournament, the top-seeded Tigers would have been eliminated by Friday’s 1-0, overtime loss to seventh-seeded Holy Cross in the semifinals. But because the ADs pushed for a shift … [Read more...] about RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross

Cassaro’s patented one-timer sends RIT into Atlantic Hockey semifinals

March 4, 2023 by Kevin Oklobzija Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When NHL teams play the Washington Capitals, they know Alex Ovechkin is posting up in the left circle on the power play and they know the howitzer slap shot is coming. They just can’t stop it. Now you know what it’s like for Rochester Institute of Technology opponents. They know Gianfranco Cassaro will be positioned high in the right circle, and … [Read more...] about Cassaro’s patented one-timer sends RIT into Atlantic Hockey semifinals

Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory

March 3, 2023 by Kevin Oklobzija Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had played a dozen games so far and had nothing on the scoresheet to show for his efforts heading into the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. No goals, no assists and just five shots on goal for first-year winger Adam Jeffery in his time on the ice during the regular season for Rochester Institute of Technology. And yet Tigers coach Wayne Wilson contends … [Read more...] about Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory

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