By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It took three games but Konsta Helenius now has his first professional goal in North America. Maybe it was mom’s home cooking. The 18-year-old native of Finland put his talents on display early in the second period on Friday night, dangling down the slot, avoiding the long-reach poke-check of a defender and then sniping a shot short side from a … [Read more...] about Helenius scores his first goal but Amerks fall to Toronto
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Brown bringing winning back to RIT women’s hockey
By LIAM HOFFMANN This is what Celeste Brown imagined when she came back to RIT in 2020 to become the Tigers' women's hockey head coach. The last time RIT beat a ranked opponent was Feb. 15, 2014. Then a senior forward, Brown scored a first-period power play goal that led the Tigers to a 1-0 win over the No. 9 Robert Morris Colonials. That is, the last time until Saturday … [Read more...] about Brown bringing winning back to RIT women’s hockey
Brighton’s Ernie Clement named Gold Glove Award finalist
BY DAN GLICKMAN Brighton High School graduate and Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement is a finalist for the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. Clement, who had a breakout season with Toronto this year, is one of three finalists for the honor of being the American League's best-fielding third baseman. The other finalists are … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Ernie Clement named Gold Glove Award finalist
St. Bonaventure announces agreement to air select men’s and women’s basketball games on YES Network
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - St. Bonaventure Athletics has entered into a programming agreement with the YES Network to broadcast nine Bonnies basketball games this season, covering both men's and women's contests. Five Bonnies men's basketball games are set to air on YES and will be streamed on The Gotham Sports App during during the season with the … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure announces agreement to air select men’s and women’s basketball games on YES Network
RIT upsets No. 7 Colgate
By LIAM HOFFMANN ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The RIT women's hockey team defeated the visiting No. 7 Colgate Raiders 4-2 Saturday afternoon, marking the first win over a ranked opponent since the 2013-14 season. Senior forward Bronwyn Khangsar's game-winner in the 14th minute of the third period sealed the victory. The Tigers scored three goals in the third period. First-year … [Read more...] about RIT upsets No. 7 Colgate