By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- George Mason coach Dave Paulsen said it best when he detailed the day Dominick Welch had against his Patriots on Saturday afternoon. "I'm sure he has some bad games but he seems to play really, really well against George Mason," Paulsen noted. Welch, of course, just busted a three-game shooting slump that coincided with Bona's first three … [Read more...] about Galvanized by big run, Bonnies win on Homecoming
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Wilson finding the scoring touch again as Amerks win 4th straight
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scott Wilson knows he can score goals, and his resume confirms that belief. In his first two pro seasons with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, he scored 19 and then 22, and did so in a total of just 89 games. People who saw that production first-hand, such as Rochester Americans coach Chris Taylor, willing attest to Wilson's talent. But since … [Read more...] about Wilson finding the scoring touch again as Amerks win 4th straight
Newest Amerks Hall of Famer Pittis knew all about scoring and winning
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Domenic Pittis played in Rochester as a member of the Syracuse Crunch in 1997-98, he knew it was a special place. He admired the teams the Amerks built. He adored the passion of the fans. "I was envious," he said. The next two seasons, as a member of the Amerks, Pittis was a big reason that passion and excitement grew even stronger. With his slick … [Read more...] about Newest Amerks Hall of Famer Pittis knew all about scoring and winning
Takeaways: Bonnies lock up in overtime to survive Fordham
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies took little care of the basketball on Wednesday night, and it almost cost them their long-standing dominance of Fordham. The Bonnies committed 16 turnovers and the Rams scored 21 points off those miscues, a major reason Bonaventure found itself in overtime for the first time this season. SBU was stout in the extra period, however, … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies lock up in overtime to survive Fordham
Athena grad Scantlebury scores 14 in Niagara County CC win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nigel Scantlebury (Greece Athena) didn't get the start Wednesday night. For the first time this season the Niagara County Community College sophomore came off the bench. That this occurrence happened on the Thunderwolves' only trip to Scantlebury's hometown added a touch of irony. Any chance that the instance affected Scantlebury's play went … [Read more...] about Athena grad Scantlebury scores 14 in Niagara County CC win