By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Vinny Prospal is just six games into his stint as an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans, but he already has a pretty good feel for what the forwards he’s coaching can do. He also has a pretty good idea about what helped make the Amerks tick during their ride to the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals last spring. Which is why he wanted to … [Read more...] about Reunited with his old linemates, Jobst’s hat trick propels Amerks
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NBA Season Opener Recap: Isaiah Stewart records double-double for Pistons
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart recorded a double-double in the Detroit Pistons' season opener against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. In the Pistons' 103-102 loss to the Heat, Stewart finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds, including eight boards on defense. The 6'8" center also had two assists. Stewart and the Pistons (0-1) face the Charlotte Hornets … [Read more...] about NBA Season Opener Recap: Isaiah Stewart records double-double for Pistons
Rosen, Kulich propel Amerks’ improbable comeback victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Play the right way, coaches say, and you’ll get rewarded. The Rochester Americans’ 4-3 victory over the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday night at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial is proof that it’s not just some coaching cliche. Down 3-1 through 54 minutes, the Amerks scored three times in a span of just 2:42 to turn a sure loss into a satisfying … [Read more...] about Rosen, Kulich propel Amerks’ improbable comeback victory
Rockets convert Jeenathan Williams to two-way deal
By KEVIN L. SMITH The Houston Rockets converted Rochester native Nate (Jeenathan) Williams to a two-way deal, according to NBA.com's transaction log. Williams' upgraded deal means he has a spot on Houston's roster and a guaranteed NBA salary. The former University at Buffalo standout will also split time between the Rockets and their G-League affiliate, the Rio Grande … [Read more...] about Rockets convert Jeenathan Williams to two-way deal
With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The world of Atlantic Hockey – and a little beyond – is fully aware of what Rochester Institute of Technology’s top line of Carter Wilkie, Tanner Andrew and Cody Laskosky can do. They’ve proven their talents with the puck. The rest of college hockey isn’t necessarily sure what RIT’s other lines can do, and neither is coach Wayne Wilson. So far, … [Read more...] about With secondary scoring lacking, RIT stumbles against Sacred Heart