By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Not everything in the game of hockey is predictable with the Rochester Americans. Take lineup construction and who plays where. It’s not often a player who has spent most of the season in the ECHL ends up playing on a line with a team’s two All-Star forwards. But such was the case on Wednesday night. Matteo Costantini was slotted on a line with Isak … [Read more...] about Costantini’s goal gets Amerks a point but they again flop in the shootout
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Newark alum Cowles claimed by Blue Jays
by TYLER HATHAWAY Newark native Ben Cowles has been claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays off of waivers from the Chicago Cubs, per an announcement by the team Wednesday. Cowles joins a Blue Jays organization that houses fellow Section V alum and Brighton native, Ernie Clement, who helped Toronto reach the 2025 World Series with an MLB-postseason record 30 hits. It's the third … [Read more...] about Newark alum Cowles claimed by Blue Jays
Amerks Leone after 7-4 loss: Pulling Ratzlaff was not an option
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When last we saw Scott Ratzlaff on the ice for the Rochester Americans, he was taking the second-star curtain call following his first professional shutout, a 5-0 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds on Feb. 6. Sunday there was no curtain call, just calls by some boisterous fans for a replacement after the rookie goaltender allowed seven goals in a … [Read more...] about Amerks Leone after 7-4 loss: Pulling Ratzlaff was not an option
Amerks all-stars shine in 4-1 win over Utica
Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans (24-16-4-2) scored a pair of power-play goals in a span of 1:18 during the third period to seize control in what became a 4-1 win over the Utica Comets (13-23-5-3) Saturday at the Adirondack Bank Center. Rochester, which has points in 20 of its last 28 games dating back to Nov. 22, 2025, has won each of its last … [Read more...] about Amerks all-stars shine in 4-1 win over Utica
Jean-Baptiste and Brockport holds off Utica comeback on Senior Day
By: Dylan O'Loughlin After scoring 91 points two games ago, and earning a 23-point victory just last night, the Brockport Women's Basketball squad looked to earn its third straight victory on Senior Day hosting the Utica Pioneers. Entering the fourth quarter up seven, the Golden Eagles held off the Pioneers last effort rally to pull out a 73-64 victory. "I thought we … [Read more...] about Jean-Baptiste and Brockport holds off Utica comeback on Senior Day