By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Who knew the Air Force Academy didn't like teddy bears? Or so it seemed on Saturday night, when the merriment of Rochester Institute of Technology's teddy bear toss to benefit Rochester Regional Health Children's Unit was unceremoniously squashed by Air Force goalie Billy Christopoulos. Christopoulos stopped all 30 RIT shots, including three … [Read more...] about A teddy bear toss, and Saturday night, spoiled for RIT hockey
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Olofsson scores, Wedgewood shines as Rochester Amerks win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had taken the the American Hockey League by storm, unleashing an NHL-worthy wrist shot with deadly accuracy night after night. Through his first six games with the Rochester Americans, Victor Olofsson had scored five goals. He also set up seven goals in that span and, when October ended, his six goals, 10 assists and 16 points earned him AHL Player … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores, Wedgewood shines as Rochester Amerks win
Pickett continues scorching streak
So much for the possibility of complacency. Two days after earning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) took the court with Siena College in a non-league matchup at Hofstra University. Pickett notched his first collegiate double-double Wednesday night netting 27 points and handing out 13 assists - both those numbers … [Read more...] about Pickett continues scorching streak
Bonnies top Canisius: Takeaways from Stockard’s victorious return
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO He drove, shot from distance, found the open man and even raised the roof. Courtney Stockard looked every bit the production machine he was last season, and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies were much better for it. Stockard scored 19 points in 20 minutes of play, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out three assists in his first game action of the 2018-19 … [Read more...] about Bonnies top Canisius: Takeaways from Stockard’s victorious return
Can a return home spark the Bonnies?
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The court storm made little to no sense, a far less justified invasion than the ones that followed over the next three years. St. Bonaventure had defeated Little Three rival Canisius 86-64 at the Reilly Center to open the 2013-14 season 3-0. The game was figuratively over with 12 minutes to play, when chants of "Storm the court!" rustled through the … [Read more...] about Can a return home spark the Bonnies?