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
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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
Amerks fall to Belleville but still clinch a playoff berth
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Clinching a playoff berth is usually worthy of celebration, but it would have looked a little weird for the Rochester Americans to be sharing a toast or high-fiving on the ice of Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial after Friday’s 6-3 loss to the Belleville Senators. So, they instead somewhat passively saluted the accomplishment, knowing full well that … [Read more...] about Amerks fall to Belleville but still clinch a playoff berth
Red Wings split doubleheader
BY MIKE ROSE ROCHESTER, NY -- It was an up-and-down day for the Rochester Red Wings on Sunday. They would end the day with a split of the doubleheader with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs with Lehigh Valley claiming game one 5-4 while Rochester cruised to a 7-4 victory in game two. "I thought we gave away the first game of the series with some costly walks and misplays and … [Read more...] about Red Wings split doubleheader