Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, NY – On the strength of seven different goal-scorers, the Rochester Americans (2-1-0-0) erased a 2-0 deficit in the opening period before erupting for seven straight unanswered goals on their way to a 7-4 victory over the Utica Comets (0-2-1-0) Friday night at Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester improved to 26-7-1-1 in the last 35 … [Read more...] about Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica
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Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards
BY DAN GLICKMAN For the second straight year, Brighton graduate and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement is up for a Rawlings Gold Glove as one of the best defensive players in baseball. And this time, he'll have two chances at the award. Like in 2024, Clement has been named a finalist for the American League award at third base. He's earned an additional finalist … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards
New RIT coach sees promise despite opening weekend losses
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
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