By CHUCKIE MAGGIO In Mark Schmidt's second attempt at tying Larry Weise for St. Bonaventure's all-time coaching wins record, the Bonnies could not have done a much better job following one of his favorite teachings. For 11 years now Schmidt has rounded up his squad of self-proclaimed "misfits" and preached a fundamental victory formula he calls the trifecta: defense, … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Schmidt ties Weise as Bonnies run over St. Joe’s
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Bonnies outplayed from the start in loss to VCU
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- The exodus was most pronounced during the second-to-last media timeout of the game, with most of the 5,382 fans deciding they had seen enough. Fans who vow to never leave a game early saw their loyalty tested in VCU's 85-55 thrashing of St. Bonaventure on Saturday afternoon. The game, which took place on SBU's Alumni Weekend, was a … [Read more...] about Bonnies outplayed from the start in loss to VCU
A trade that launched an Amerks Hall of Fame career
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The year was 1972 and Steve Langdon was thinking his hockey career might very well be over before it ever really got rolling. Cut by the Toronto Marlboros heading into the 1971-72 season, he spent the year playing right wing for their Junior B team, then began making plans to attend the University of Western Ontario in London. Common sense told him … [Read more...] about A trade that launched an Amerks Hall of Fame career
Olofsson’s hat trick powers Amerks past Springfield
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans broke out the throwback stars and stripes sweaters for Hall of Fame night on Friday -- then went out and played like they belonged in them. "Those are sick, really nice," Victor Olofsson said of the jerseys, which were made popular by the 1996 Calder Cup championship team. "Old-school." Olofsson may lobby for the stars and … [Read more...] about Olofsson’s hat trick powers Amerks past Springfield
Takeaways: Osunniyi has historic night as Bonnies steal road win
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies recorded more rebounds than points at Duquesne on Wednesday and shot just 28.6 percent (20-of-70). This season, that kind of anemic offense usually results in a loss. Matter of fact, that kind of offense tends to result in a loss in anyseason: SBU previously shot under 30 percent just twice since 2010, losing both games. … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Osunniyi has historic night as Bonnies steal road win