By PAUL GOTHAM One reached a milestone in what is to be his final season in the dugout. Another climbed the top of the New York State High School mountain, and still another added to his already successful career. In a less than 72-hour span Justin Beach (Brockport State), Dennie Miles (Genesee Valley-Belfast) and Joe Reina (University of Rochester) each made … [Read more...] about Milestones aplenty: Beach, Miles and Reina eclipse career plateaus
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Miller time for Amerks Hall of Fame; ‘I love you Rochester’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The career accolades are seemingly endless for Ryan Miller. Vezina Trophy winner in 2010. First-team NHL All-Star in 2010. Second winningest American-born goalie in NHL history. Olympic silver medalist in 2010. Olympic MVP the same year. Hobey Baker Award winner as college hockey’s best player in 2001. Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame in 2023. Sabres sweater … [Read more...] about Miller time for Amerks Hall of Fame; ‘I love you Rochester’
Matt Thomas named RIT head coach
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT alumnus and former captain Matt Thomas '98 was named the eighth head coach in RIT Men's Hockey history, Thursday. Thomas jumped right into coaching after graduation and has over 26 years of experience at both the NCAA Division I and professional ranks, including the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Providence … [Read more...] about Matt Thomas named RIT head coach
Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Monday, a day after Alexander Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record, Budweiser Canada arranged special delivery of a commemorative Bud Zero can to Rochester Americans goalie Devon Levi. The 1 of 1 can, which emphasized the Zero in the brand name, paid tribute to the 28 goalies that have played against Alexander Ovechkin and never … [Read more...] about Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville
Retirement announcement ends the Wayne Wilson era at RIT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The hockey version of Wayne’s World at Rochester Institute of Technology has officially come to an end. Wayne Wilson, whose name has been synonymous with RIT hockey for a quarter century, today announced his retirement as the Tigers head coach. Wilson, 63, is the only coach in NCAA hockey history to have been named Coach of the Year in Division I … [Read more...] about Retirement announcement ends the Wayne Wilson era at RIT