By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Jim Kelly signed autographs at the Rochester Americans game on Friday night. And signed. And signed. Kelly hasn't taken a snap for the Buffalo Bills since 1996, but the Hall of Fame quaterback remains one of Western New York's most popular athletes. He appeared at the Amerks game as the first of two Seneca Niagara Legends Night. The second is next Friday … [Read more...] about Amerk fans flock to see Jim Kelly
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Slumps end for Oglevie, Malone as Amerks defeat Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans billed Friday as Seneca Niagara Legends Night, with Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly signing autographs for fans before the game. The Amerks players themselves apparently decided to proclaim it something else. Like end-a-slump night. Andrew Oglevie and Sean Malone finally found the net again as the Amerks, scuffling for better than … [Read more...] about Slumps end for Oglevie, Malone as Amerks defeat Laval
Wings introduce new skipper Gardenhire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In the words of Rochester Red Wings President, CEO and COO Naomi Silver "It was meant to be." With that Toby Gardenhire took the podium as the 45th manager of the Wings Friday afternoon at Frontier Field. "I have a lot of fond memories of being here, and I’m really excited to be back," said Gardenhire who played parts of the 2010 and 2011 seasons with … [Read more...] about Wings introduce new skipper Gardenhire
Osunniyi’s status unclear for Saturday
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure center Osun Osunniyi’s status for St. Bonaventure’s game against Rhode Island on Saturday is questionable, according to a team source. The 6-foot-10 Osunniyi did not participate in practice on Tuesday and did not travel with the Bonnies to Dayton for Wednesday’s game. Osunniyi suffered a concussion during last Wednesday’s win over UMass, with … [Read more...] about Osunniyi’s status unclear for Saturday
Bonnies hang for a while, but can’t upset Dayton
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dayton Flyers had dashed to the locker room about 20 minutes before, but the seats in UD Arena were still populated by red sweaters. The Flyer Faithful wanted to applaud coach Anthony Grant and hear his thoughts on his team's eighth straight victory during his postgame radio show. "Everyone's watching the Flyers right now," forward Ryan … [Read more...] about Bonnies hang for a while, but can’t upset Dayton