By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Eric Platten knew UPrep was going to attempt to “ice” him, to make him think about his go-ahead-or-go-home field goal a minute longer. “I wasn’t really unprepared for it,” Canandaigua’s senior kicker, who also plays running back and linebacker, remarked. “Our coaches do the same thing [in practice], so I just kept telling myself, ‘You’ve got this. You’ve got … [Read more...] about Platten’s field goal seals victory as Canandaigua sneaks past UPrep in state qualifier
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Quinn scores highlight goal but criticizes his defensive play in Amerks loss
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With a dart up the ice, an acrobatic inside leap around a defenseman and a perfectly placed wicked wrist shot, Jack Quinn in four seconds showed why he’s on the fast track to the NHL. The Rochester Americans rookie winger electrified the crowd and his teammates with his SportsCenter Top 10 short-handed goal midway through the third period on Friday … [Read more...] about Quinn scores highlight goal but criticizes his defensive play in Amerks loss
Amerks remember Richard ‘Dick’ Mason
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A moment of silence was held before Friday’s Rochester Americans game to honor Richard “Dick” Mason, who died Sunday after battling a lengthy illness. He was 64. Mr. Mason worked on the rink crew for more than 40 years, starting when he was a teenager, and learned all facets of the operation from his late father, Charlie, at what then was the known … [Read more...] about Amerks remember Richard ‘Dick’ Mason
Coulibaly and Adams log meaningful minutes as Bonnies roll to victory in Franciscan Cup season opener
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE — Several St. Bonaventure Bonnies rosters have been projected during preseason, on paper, as 15th-year head coach Mark Schmidt’s deepest. Tuesday night’s season opener against Siena was the first tangible evidence, albeit against an inferior opponent, to suggest the 2021-22 squad has the strongest bench yet. Bona won its first game as a … [Read more...] about Coulibaly and Adams log meaningful minutes as Bonnies roll to victory in Franciscan Cup season opener
Emotions will be high in Reilly Center as St. Bonaventure hosts rebuilding Franciscan Cup rival Siena
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Mark Schmidt joked last week that he wished the pregame banner raising ceremony on Tuesday night could be held another time. “I wish we could just put the banner up and start drinking some beers,” he cracked, “but we can’t do that. It’s an exciting time.” Schmidt and his St. Bonaventure Bonnies have had all summer and the early fall to reflect on their 2020-21 … [Read more...] about Emotions will be high in Reilly Center as St. Bonaventure hosts rebuilding Franciscan Cup rival Siena