By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Even though Rochester Institute of Technology was eliminated from the Atlantic Hockey playoffs last weekend, Myles Powell is still getting a chance to skate at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Except it won't be in next weekend's AHA tournament. Instead, he has joined the Rochester Americans on an amateur tryout contract and could very well end up … [Read more...] about RIT’s Powell signs tryout contract with Amerks
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Sabres recall Bailey from Amerks
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 9, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Justin Bailey from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Bailey (6’4”, 214 lbs., 7/1/1995) joins the Sabres for his second recall this season after scoring two goals and adding an assist in seven games for the club in October. Currently in his third … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey from Amerks
Amerks recall Kile and Karabacek from Cincinnati
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has recalled forwards Alex Kile and Vaclav Karabacek from the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL). Kile, 22, began his rookie campaign with the Cyclones, notching 11 goals, nine assists and 20 points, all of which rank second on the team among first-year … [Read more...] about Amerks recall Kile and Karabacek from Cincinnati
RIT’s Erik Brown and Chase Norrish earn 2018 Atlantic Hockey All-Conference accolades
Courtesy of RITAtheltics.com ROCHESTER, NY – Junior forward Erik Brown (Keene, Ontario/Kemptville 73's) and senior defenseman Chase Norrish (Strongfield, Saskatchewan/Yorkton Terriers) of the RIT men's hockey team, earned 2017-18 Atlantic Hockey All-Conference honors, as the league announced its all-conference teams on Thursday, March 8. Brown was a first team selection, … [Read more...] about RIT’s Erik Brown and Chase Norrish earn 2018 Atlantic Hockey All-Conference accolades
Adams named to USBWA All-District Team
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com Adding to his growing list of postseason honors, St. Bonaventure senior point guard Jaylen Adams is one of 10 student-athletes who were named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association 2017-18 All-District 2 Team. The All-District selections are based on voting from the USBWA national membership of 900-plus. The USBWA has selected All-District … [Read more...] about Adams named to USBWA All-District Team