By DAVID ANDREATTA A junior hockey game will be played in Rochester this weekend. It has been some time since that could be said, and perhaps even longer since anyone much cared. But the team taking the ice at the Rochester Ice Center in Fairport on Friday and Saturday has generated a buzz in local hockey circles, and team officials are hoping fans take … [Read more...] about Junior hockey takes the ice in Rochester
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Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
By KEVIN L. SMITH Newark native Ben Cowles broke a record that hasn't been reached in over 15 years. On Thursday, Cowles was issued a walk to extend his on-base streak to 36 games for the Hudson Valley Renegades, a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Cowles' streak, which dates back to July 4 of this season, broke the Renegades' franchise record that was … [Read more...] about Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
Penalties continue to plague preseason, Bills fall to Steelers
By TYLER HATHAWAY Penalties were a big issue for Buffalo on Saturday in the Bills' 27-15 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bills were called for 12 penalties in the first half alone and finished the game with 13 penalties resulting in 93 yards. This comes after their preseason opener last Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts where Sean McDermott's squad was assessed … [Read more...] about Penalties continue to plague preseason, Bills fall to Steelers
Greece Athena alum Scantlebury joins D’Youville staff
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native and Greece Athena high school alumnus Nigel Scantlebury is joining D'Youville University men's basketball team as a coach. Confirmed by the Saints on Tuesday, Scantlebury will be part of a coaching staff for the Division-II program that competes in the East Coast Conference (ECC). The head coach for the Saints is Andy Stark, a Class … [Read more...] about Greece Athena alum Scantlebury joins D’Youville staff
Amerks ink Brown to one-year contract
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed forward Christopher Brown to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. Brown, 27, joins the organization after spending the last three seasons with the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) from 2020-23. In 151 career games … [Read more...] about Amerks ink Brown to one-year contract