Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT alumnus and former captain Matt Thomas '98 was named the eighth head coach in RIT Men's Hockey history, Thursday. Thomas jumped right into coaching after graduation and has over 26 years of experience at both the NCAA Division I and professional ranks, including the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Providence … [Read more...] about Matt Thomas named RIT head coach
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Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Monday, a day after Alexander Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record, Budweiser Canada arranged special delivery of a commemorative Bud Zero can to Rochester Americans goalie Devon Levi. The 1 of 1 can, which emphasized the Zero in the brand name, paid tribute to the 28 goalies that have played against Alexander Ovechkin and never … [Read more...] about Even Levi can’t save the Amerks in loss to Belleville
Retirement announcement ends the Wayne Wilson era at RIT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The hockey version of Wayne’s World at Rochester Institute of Technology has officially come to an end. Wayne Wilson, whose name has been synonymous with RIT hockey for a quarter century, today announced his retirement as the Tigers head coach. Wilson, 63, is the only coach in NCAA hockey history to have been named Coach of the Year in Division I … [Read more...] about Retirement announcement ends the Wayne Wilson era at RIT
Pickett posts triple-double in career night
by TYLER HATHAWAY Denver Nuggets guard and Aquinas alumni Jalen Pickett had his best game as a pro on Wednesday night, compiling 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists to earn his first career triple-double and set career-highs in all three categories. The second-year Siena and Penn State product played for 35 minutes and shot 6/13 from the floor in a game that saw the Nuggets … [Read more...] about Pickett posts triple-double in career night
Though not at his best, Rosen proves sleep is overrated as Amerks clinch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If players received letter grades for their performance each night, Isak Rosen definitely wouldn’t have been on any Dean’s list on Wednesday. “It was probably one of my worst games this year,” Rosen said. Not to mention a painful one. He was crunched heavily into the boards in the first period by Springfield Thunderbirds defenseman Leo Loof. In the … [Read more...] about Though not at his best, Rosen proves sleep is overrated as Amerks clinch