By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After making a splash as a newcomer to the Buffalo Sabres organization last season, life on the ice has been much more trying for Arttu Ruotsalainen this season. The promise he showed in 2020-21 with the Sabres and Amerks – 5 goals and an assist in 17 NHL games, 5-8-13 in 13 AHL games – faded over time. As did his NHL ice time. As did his stay in … [Read more...] about Looking a lot like his old self, Ruotsalaien helps Amerks upend Hartford
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Pucko: Replacing What We’ve Lost
January 1, 2022 It came in a simply worded email a couple of weeks ago. The Danielle Downey Golf Classic will not return in 2022. Named in honor of one of Rochester's golf heroes, the Downey Classic had a successful seven-year run at Brook Lea. The organizing committee chairman noted that, "We are somewhat saddened by what we feel may be the end of an era in … [Read more...] about Pucko: Replacing What We’ve Lost
Quinn a little rusty in return, Amerks a little off in loss to Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Syracuse Crunch hadn’t played in 21 days due to postponements caused by COVID-19 protocols and the American Hockey League’s Christmas break. But you never would have known the Crunch had endured a three-week layoff based on the fast-paced, in-your-face game they played in defeating the Rochester Americans 2-1 on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Amerks … [Read more...] about Quinn a little rusty in return, Amerks a little off in loss to Crunch
College basketball teams hold winning record after COVID-19 pause
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO No one is sure how St. Bonaventure will look when it returns from its COVID-19 pause on Saturday, but the sport is gaining precedent for long layoffs. The Bonnies will have waited 23 days between a blowout defeat to Virginia Tech in Charlotte and their revised Atlantic 10 opener against Saint Louis. Three games have been called off due to the slated opponent’s … [Read more...] about College basketball teams hold winning record after COVID-19 pause
Postponed St. Bonaventure-Fordham game rescheduled for Feb. 8
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Atlantic 10 announced Tuesday that St. Bonaventure men's basketball game against Fordham, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8. The game will still be held at the Reilly Center at a time to be announced. The contest was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests in the Fordham program. The Bonnies did not have a game … [Read more...] about Postponed St. Bonaventure-Fordham game rescheduled for Feb. 8