By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Somewhere around the three- or four-minute mark of the first period in Thursday’s NCAA Hockey Tournament regional from South Dakota, don’t be surprised if an ESPNU camera zooms in on the Rochester Institute of Technology bench to find a player or two looking like they’re auditioning for the Wizard of Oz. You know, the scene where Dorothy says, “Toto, … [Read more...] about RIT definitely the underdog vs. Boston University
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One goal down, more remain as RIT readies for NCAA opener vs. BU
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Caleb Moretz said he doesn’t really remember the first few strides of his trek across the ice of the Gene Polisseni Center on Saturday night, the Atlantic Hockey playoff championship trophy hoisted high above his head. “I blacked out for a little bit,” he said. “It was just a whole rush of emotions.” Indeed, what had been a five-year quest to conquer … [Read more...] about One goal down, more remain as RIT readies for NCAA opener vs. BU
Amerks use a little razzle-dazzle, some lucky bounces to defeat Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are few things connected to this version of the Rochester Americans that are more exciting or more captivating than a two-on-one fastbreak with Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen. The speed, the puck skills, the creativity, the anticipation, the execution; it’s all rolled into five seconds of must-see action, and no opponent wants to deal with … [Read more...] about Amerks use a little razzle-dazzle, some lucky bounces to defeat Utica
Gonsalves, RIT power past AIC for berth in NCAA tournament
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year after their season ended with heartbreak on home ice, Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s hockey team fulfilled a promise they made to themselves: to leave a lasting impression on the program. They put the finishing touches on that self-imposed edict on Saturday night. Driven from Day 1 to avenge the premature playoff ouster of last … [Read more...] about Gonsalves, RIT power past AIC for berth in NCAA tournament
Amerks do plenty right but fall to Marlies in a shootout
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Calder Cup playoffs are still a month away but Friday’s game between the Rochester Americans and Toronto Marlies very much had a playoff look to it. Not much open ice (until overtime, away), not many great scoring chances (until overtime, anyway) and a sense of desperation by both teams (including in overtime). Which is why defense and … [Read more...] about Amerks do plenty right but fall to Marlies in a shootout