By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you want to do special things during the hockey season, Rochester Institute of Technology coach Wayne Wilson says, you need to author a few signature victories. The Tigers did just that on Saturday night. Gianfranco Cassaro, Carter Wilkie and Cody Laskosky scored goals and goalie Tommy Scarfone stopped all 36 shots as RIT blanked Notre Dame 3-0 in … [Read more...] about Scarfone, Wilkie shine as RIT blanks Notre Dame in Brick City game
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Amerks rally in third top Toronto in overtime
Courtesy of Amerks.com Toronto, ON. – Facing a 4-1 deficit entering the third period, the Rochester Americans erupted for four straight unanswered goals, including Jiri Kulich’s game-winner halfway through overtime, to prevail with a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Toronto Marlies Saturday afternoon at Coca-Coliseum. The Amerks, who twice rallied back from three-goal … [Read more...] about Amerks rally in third top Toronto in overtime
NBA Preseason Recap: Isaiah Stewart scores in double figures for Detroit
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart and Detroit Pistons traveled to Montreal, Quebec on Thursday to compete in the NBA Canada Series. In Detroit's 128-125 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the former McQuaid Jesuit standout finished with 12 points (5-of-7 field goals made), seven boards, two assists, a steal and a block. Stewart and the Pistons face the … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Isaiah Stewart scores in double figures for Detroit
NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant put together impressive numbers in his Miami Heat preseason debut on Tuesday. In the Heat's 113-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Bryant finished with 15 points, 8 assists, 2 assists, a block and a steal. He was also 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Bryant played for the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets last … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
Mersch brothers enjoy ‘special’ family moment in Amerks preseason victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Six years separate Michael Mersch and Dominick Mersch, which is why the hockey-playing brothers had never played a game together. Until Thursday night. Michael Mersch, the Rochester Americans 30-year-old captain, and 24-year-old brother Dominick, a free-agent signee in the offseason, skated as linemates in the American Hockey League preseason game at … [Read more...] about Mersch brothers enjoy ‘special’ family moment in Amerks preseason victory