By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the first time in 22 years, two members of the Rochester Americans were named to the American Hockey League’s All-Rookie Team. Speedy, high-scoring wingers JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn were among the three forwards named to the six-player team. It’s the first time two Amerks forwards have been selected to the same All-Rookie Team, which the AHL … [Read more...] about An Amerk rarity: Peterka, Quinn named to AHL All-Rookie Team
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Welch enters portal as grad transfer
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure guard Dominick Welch, like classmate Jaren Holmes, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Welch previously announced on April 15 that he was entering his name into the NBA Draft while maintaining his last year of collegiate eligibility. The 6-foot-5 senior concluded a National Invitation Tournament run he played every possible minute in with a … [Read more...] about Welch enters portal as grad transfer
Red Wings, Mets Postponed Wednesday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Red Wings, Mets Postponed Wednesday Teams will play a single-admission doubleheader Saturday, April 30th at 1:05 p.m. ROCHESTER, NY – Tonight’s Rochester Red Wings game vs. the Syracuse Mets at Frontier Field has been postponed due to inclement weather conditions. The teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday, April 30th with the first game … [Read more...] about Red Wings, Mets Postponed Wednesday
Barrera, former Texas high school football star, enjoying hot start to 2022 season, new role of father
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The bright lights of professional baseball haven’t phased Rochester Red Wings catcher Tres Barrera. He did, after all, play high school quarterback in football-obsessed Mission, Texas. “Playing Friday Night Lights in the state of Texas, people talk about it all the time and I got to live it,” Barrera remarked. “People still ask me about it all the time that … [Read more...] about Barrera, former Texas high school football star, enjoying hot start to 2022 season, new role of father
Big-league bound soon? Garcia’s 2-homer game keys Wings comeback victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The numbers already say Luis García is about ready to say goodbye to Triple-A. In 17 games for the Rochester Red Wings, the 21-year-old infielder is hitting .360 with nine extra-base hits and four home runs. His 27 hits lead all of minor league baseball. On Tuesday night, he belted a pair of two-run homers, the second of which broke an 8-8 tie in the … [Read more...] about Big-league bound soon? Garcia’s 2-homer game keys Wings comeback victory