By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Friday night, Laval Rocket winger Florian Xhekaj was the goat, and not in a Tom Brady kind of way. His foolish goaltender interference penalty led to the winning goal, enabling the Rochester Americans to win Game 2 and even the best-of-five Calder Cup North Division finals. On Wednesday night, Xhekaj was one of the heroes for the Rocket. His first … [Read more...] about Laval’s quick 3rd-period blitz dooms Amerks
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Kulich, Rousek, Rosen come up big as Amerks rebound to tie series
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the NHL regular season ended, Jiri Kulich was sent back to the Rochester Americans to experience intense playoff pressure, to prove he can perform in the spotlight when it matters most. Five games into what the Amerks hope will be a long Calder Cup playoff run, Kulich isn’t so sure he is living up to expectations. At least not his own. “To be … [Read more...] about Kulich, Rousek, Rosen come up big as Amerks rebound to tie series
Laval upends Amerks in series opener with late third-period goal
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s amazing how quickly a playoff joyride can be derailed. In sweeping the Syracuse Crunch in the Calder Cup North Division semifinals, the Rochester Americans were simply the better team. Better in goal with Devon Levi, better as a team in the defensive zone and far more skilled. Put it all together and you get a three-game sweep. But the Amerks … [Read more...] about Laval upends Amerks in series opener with late third-period goal
Victor’s Burgess advances to U.S. Open Golf Final Qualifying
By PATRICK WALSH Amateur Brody Burgess (Victor) fired a four-under 67 in the U.S. Open Local Qualifier on Monday at Mendon Golf Club, garnering Co-Medalist honors. Burgess, a West Virginia University golf commit, now moves onto the U.S. Open Final Qualifying stage where he will endure a 36-hole marathon for a chance to compete in the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country … [Read more...] about Victor’s Burgess advances to U.S. Open Golf Final Qualifying
Monroe’s season ends with loss to UConn-Avery Point
By PAUL GOTHAM Jack Keagle (Pittsford, N.Y./Pittsford Mendon HS) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and logged his longest career appearance, but it wasn't enough as Monroe Community College Baseball (25-17) lost to UConn-Avery Point (UCAP), 3-2 in the third and deciding game of the 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) East Sub-District Series, … [Read more...] about Monroe’s season ends with loss to UConn-Avery Point