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Resilient Brockport soars over Alfred State

October 18, 2025 by Dylan O'Loughlin Leave a Comment

By: Dylan O'Loughlin The Brockport Golden Eagles hosted the Empire 8 newcomers Alfred State Pioneers coming off of a bye week. After sitting on a tough 31-24 overtime loss against St. John Fisher in the Courage Bowl the past two weeks, the Golden Eagles scored 21 unanswered points in the first quarter to keep a lead it never relinquished in a 48-14 victory.  “It was … [Read more...] about Resilient Brockport soars over Alfred State

Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica

October 17, 2025 by Paul Gotham 1 Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, NY – On the strength of seven different goal-scorers, the Rochester Americans (2-1-0-0) erased a 2-0 deficit in the opening period before erupting for seven straight unanswered goals on their way to a 7-4 victory over the Utica Comets (0-2-1-0) Friday night at Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester improved to 26-7-1-1 in the last 35 … [Read more...] about Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica

Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards

October 15, 2025 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

BY DAN GLICKMAN For the second straight year, Brighton graduate and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement is up for a Rawlings Gold Glove as one of the best defensive players in baseball. And this time, he'll have two chances at the award. Like in 2024, Clement has been named a finalist for the American League award at third base. He's earned an additional finalist … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards

New RIT coach sees promise despite opening weekend losses

October 11, 2025 by Kevin Oklobzija Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Wayne Wilson Era for Rochester Institute of Technology hockey is over and the Matt Thomas era has begun. If wins and losses are the measuring stick, then weekend No. 1 under the new coach wasn’t good. The Tigers dropped their season opener 1-0 on Friday to Sacred Heart and lost again on Saturday night in the rematch 6-1. But there are far more … [Read more...] about New RIT coach sees promise despite opening weekend losses

Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies

October 11, 2025 by admin 1 Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com Toronto, ON – The Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) generated 33 shots, including 17 in the first period alone, but were only able to solve the Toronto Marlies (1-1-0-0) once in a 4-1 loss in Saturday’s rematch between the North Division rivals at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The two teams split the weekend series with each winning at home and each scoring four … [Read more...] about Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies

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