By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The game was barely halfway over and here was Oskari Laaksonen already with a career-high four assists for the Rochester Americans. It was that kind of night, where his shots from the point or his flat, on the tape passes ended up creating goals for the Amerks in what became a 7-6 victory over the Utica Comets on Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena at the War … [Read more...] about Laaksonen assists on 4 goals in Amerks win, but his defensive gains are more important
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Bonnies show rust, need overtime, but secure Atlantic 10 opener over La Salle
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure played more basketball than it bargained for after 25 days off. The Bonnies looked rusty in their first game since Dec. 17, trailing by as many as 12 points to the unremarkable La Salle Explorers. A 19-9 run over the final 8:57 of regulation was enough to force overtime at Tom Gola Arena, where Bona scored the first six points of the extra … [Read more...] about Bonnies show rust, need overtime, but secure Atlantic 10 opener over La Salle
RIT defeats Sacred Heart
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT freshman forward Grady Hobbs logged a goal and an assist to lead the Tigers to a 3-2 victory over visiting Sacred Heart, Tuesday, in Atlantic Hockey action. HOW IT HAPPENED RIT opened a 2-0 first-period lead. RIT senior forward Jake Hamacher skated down the right-wing boards and centered a puck in the slot to Hobbs, who … [Read more...] about RIT defeats Sacred Heart
Bonnies will not have full roster as they return to action against La Salle
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Four-on-four basketball and individual drills had been St. Bonaventure's default practice settings since the program was impacted by COVID-19 around the New Year. Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt said his team, which saw games at Dayton and against Saint Louis postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within its program, will not have a full roster in its … [Read more...] about Bonnies will not have full roster as they return to action against La Salle
Pucko: On Being Iconic
John Madden reportedly watched the Christmas Day documentary on his life, at home with family. Enjoyed it, and appreciated that so many people thought so highly of him. The Hall of Fame football coach, color commentator and video game headliner died three days later. Epilogs came fast, furious and universally glowing about the life and impact of this … [Read more...] about Pucko: On Being Iconic