By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When it comes to men's hockey, and women's for that matter, the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics have a distinct Rochester Americans feel. There are nine former Amerks playing in the Games, while three others with ties to Rochester's American Hockey League team are coaching. The United States team has four players: goalie David Leggio, defensemen … [Read more...] about Olympic hockey has an Amerks feel
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Red Wings to Hold New Lease on Baseball Life Sale
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Red Wings have always had a passionate fan base and that was clear again during the recent lease negotiations. The Wings, to apologize for any worry or concern caused over the last few weeks, will be offering A New Lease on Baseball Life Sale Thursday and Friday. Opening Day is only 52 days away so here are a few … [Read more...] about Red Wings to Hold New Lease on Baseball Life Sale
The Amerks week that forever changed Martin Biron’s career
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Over the course of a two-decade career in hockey, there will be milestones and grand achievements that will never be forgotten, spectacular performances and crushing defeats that will be impossible to erase from the memory banks. But there also will be one juncture, one occasion, that defines the career. At least that's what Mitch Korn believes, and he … [Read more...] about The Amerks week that forever changed Martin Biron’s career
RIT’s Gabe Valenzuela and Bryson Traptow garner Atlantic Hockey Weekly accolades
Courtesy of RITAtheltics.com ROCHESTER, NY – Junior Gabe Valenzuela (Brampton, Ontario/North York Rangers) and freshman Bryson Traptow (Calgary, Alberta/Camrose Kodiaks) of the RIT men's hockey team earned Atlantic Hockey Weekly Honors on Tuesday, for the week ending Feb. 11, 2018. Valenzuela was named the AHA Offensive Player of the Week, while Traptow was the Rookie of the … [Read more...] about RIT’s Gabe Valenzuela and Bryson Traptow garner Atlantic Hockey Weekly accolades
Red Wings Announce 50-Degree Guarantee
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason is finally on the board. After two straight years of missing on his 50-degree guarantee, the “Duke of Doppler” hit his prediction in 2017 and hopes to continue that momentum when the Wings open this season at Frontier Field on Friday, April 6 at 6:05 p.m. If the temperature … [Read more...] about Red Wings Announce 50-Degree Guarantee