By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — With a runner on second in the fifth, Syracuse’s Bengie Gonzalez hit a rocket one-hopper to Rochester’s Willians Astudillo at third. He backhanded the ball and looked to throw behind the runner on second as Leonardo Reginatto raced over to cover. During the Red Wings nine-game home losing streak that was snapped Tuesday, that throw may … [Read more...] about Birthday boy Mejia, standout plays at 3rd from Astudillo spark Wings’ 2-0 win
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Amerks bring back defensemen MacWilliam and Atwal on AHL deals
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has re-signed defensemen Andrew MacWilliam and Arvin Atwal to one-year American Hockey League contracts. MacWilliam, 28, returns for his second season in Rochester after recording eight assists and 73 penalty minutes in 54 games with the Amerks … [Read more...] about Amerks bring back defensemen MacWilliam and Atwal on AHL deals
Four-run 3rd inning snaps Red Wings’ home woes
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Before Tuesday night, the Rochester Red Wings had lost nine home games in a row. They’d scored two or fewer runs in all nine of those games. Tuesday, that changed. “We scored more than two runs, basically is what happened,” Rochester manager Joel Skinner said. “From that standpoint, you have to score some runs to win and we did that … [Read more...] about Four-run 3rd inning snaps Red Wings’ home woes
If nothing else, Buxton has learned the importance of his big toe
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA First things first: Even though Byron Buxton has an uncanny propensity for slamming into stationary objects, he has not asked groundskeeper Gene Buonomo or any member of the Frontier Field staff to add extra padding to the stadium's outfield walls. "Don't worry about the fences, they're my best friend, as you can tell," Buxton said with a big smile on … [Read more...] about If nothing else, Buxton has learned the importance of his big toe
RIT men’s hockey announces 2018-19 season schedule
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, NY – The RIT men's hockey team unveiled its 2018-19 season schedule on Tuesday, June 19. The Tigers will play 34 regular season games and one exhibition contest. RIT will play 16 regular season home games at the Gene Polisseni Center, and one contest at Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester in addition to 17 away games. On … [Read more...] about RIT men’s hockey announces 2018-19 season schedule