By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Wayne Wilson Era for Rochester Institute of Technology hockey is over and the Matt Thomas era has begun. If wins and losses are the measuring stick, then weekend No. 1 under the new coach wasn’t good. The Tigers dropped their season opener 1-0 on Friday to Sacred Heart and lost again on Saturday night in the rematch 6-1. But there are far more … [Read more...] about New RIT coach sees promise despite opening weekend losses
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Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies
Courtesy of Amerks.com Toronto, ON – The Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) generated 33 shots, including 17 in the first period alone, but were only able to solve the Toronto Marlies (1-1-0-0) once in a 4-1 loss in Saturday’s rematch between the North Division rivals at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The two teams split the weekend series with each winning at home and each scoring four … [Read more...] about Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies
Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Now in his fourth season, and given essentially just a cursory look in training camp by the Buffalo Sabres, it’s getting to be put-up or move-on time for Isak Rosen. Based on his performance on Friday night, it’s apparently put-up time. The right winger with the wicked one-timer seems quite eager to show his ceiling goes beyond being an American Hockey … [Read more...] about Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style
Clement homers, has 3 RBI in Blue Jays win over Yankees
By PAUL GOTHAM Former Brighton High School standout, Ernie Clement needed a moment to catch his breath. After rounding the bases following a two-run home run in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Sunday, Clement headed for the runway of the Toronto Blue Jays' dugout. "I had to walk back into the clubhouse and kinda gather myself … [Read more...] about Clement homers, has 3 RBI in Blue Jays win over Yankees
Clement more than ready for MLB playoff debut against Yankees
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Ernie Clement admits this wait for his Major League Baseball playoff debut has already lasted way too long. The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the American League East Division title on Sunday and, in doing so, avoided the wild-card playoff round. But that also means waiting until Saturday to play Game 1 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees. “It’s … [Read more...] about Clement more than ready for MLB playoff debut against Yankees