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‘Win one for Komarov’ was Amerks rallying cry after scary injury

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By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s amazing how quiet 6,884 hockey fans can get in an instant. But when Rochester Americans rookie defenseman Vsevolod Komarov lie motionless on the ice following a fight with Syracuse Crunch forward Jack Finley, the crowd at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial went from deafening screams to near silence late Sunday afternoon. Komarov was hit … [Read more...] about ‘Win one for Komarov’ was Amerks rallying cry after scary injury

Kulich delivers the dagger as Amerks take 2-0 series lead

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By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was very much a plan in place when the Buffalo Sabres decided Jiri Kulich should join the Rochester Americans for the Calder Cup playoffs instead of playing for his home country of Czechia in the World Championship. Even though Kulich spent most of the season in the NHL, the Sabres wanted their skilled young prospect to experience more of the … [Read more...] about Kulich delivers the dagger as Amerks take 2-0 series lead

Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons

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By PATRICK WALSH Seven McGee (East) has announced that he will attend the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp. McGee will attend the camp, looking to sign as an undrafted free agent. McGee spent last year with UAlbany, hauling in 47 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns. His best game came on September 28 against Maine, where McGee caught four passes for 72 yards and a pair … [Read more...] about Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons

A sign of spring: Horse racing returns to Finger Lakes

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Finger Lakes Racetrack publicity/Pickin' Splinters Opening Day at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, a rite of spring in the Finger Lakes Region since 1962, is set for Monday afternoon. Eight races are scheduled for the first day of the 64th season of racing at Finger Lakes. First-race post time is 1 p.m., with the highlight of the program coming in race seven, the … [Read more...] about A sign of spring: Horse racing returns to Finger Lakes