By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Just when it seemed the time was right to count out the Rochester Americans, the players in their depleted lineup dug deep on Sunday afternoon and made sure they avoided the play-in mini-round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Four different players scored goals – including newcomer Josh Passolt in his American Hockey League debut – as the visiting Amerks … [Read more...] about Amerks dig deep to win at Cleveland, earn first-round date with Syracuse
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Georgetti throws no-hitter in FLCC win
Courtesy of FLCCAthletics.com CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Community College baseball team earned a pair of shutout victories in sweeping a doubleheader from Tompkins Cortland Community College Sunday afternoon at FLCC's turf complex. The Lakers (27-8, 14-0 Conference) blanked the Panthers (3-13, 3-9) 4-0 in the opener, and completed the sweep with a 7-0 … [Read more...] about Georgetti throws no-hitter in FLCC win
Red Wings fall to Clement and Bisons, 9-6, as hometown favorite goes deep
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s a rare occasion when a home run by an opposing player gets cheers at Innovative Field. It is an even rarer occasion when it happens as part of a 9-6 Red Wings loss. And yet, as Brighton graduate Ernie Clement rounded the bases after a two-run home run off a first-pitch fastball from Jose Mujica on Sunday, there were plenty of claps and whistles for the … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to Clement and Bisons, 9-6, as hometown favorite goes deep
Amerks sign Metsa to two-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed defenseman Zach Metsa to a two-year contract beginning with the 2023-24 season. Metsa will join the Amerks on a Professional Tryout (PTO) for the remainder of the current season. Metsa, 24, comes to Rochester after completing a five-year … [Read more...] about Amerks sign Metsa to two-year deal
Allen hurls shutout as Monroe salvages split
By PAUL GOTHAM Avery Point, CT. -- Zach Allen (Greece, N.Y./McQuaid Jesuit) scattered thee hits and two walks in a complete-game effort as Monroe Community College Baseball defeated host UConn-Avery Point, 4-0 to salvage a split in NJCAA action, Saturday. Allen struck out seven and improved to 5-2 on the season with his third complete game. The freshman right-hander hit … [Read more...] about Allen hurls shutout as Monroe salvages split