By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Rochester Institute of Technology’s dream of making waves in the NCAA hockey tournament came to an abrupt end on Thursday evening. Talent-laden Boston University withstood an early surge by the Tigers and then took control, scoring twice in each period to defeat RIT 6-3 in the regional semifinals at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, … [Read more...] about BU ends RIT’s season in regional semifinals
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‘Appreciative’ Clement opens 2024 with Blue Jays
By PATRICK WALSH Every Opening Day sparks the beginning of something new. A fresh start for a player. A chance for a team to prove that either last season was a fluke, or that it was meant to be. The opportunity for fans to come out of "hibernation" after the offseason. For Ernie Clement (Brighton), it's a chance to prove he belongs in the big leagues, making the Toronto … [Read more...] about ‘Appreciative’ Clement opens 2024 with Blue Jays
2024 Rochester Red Wings Preview: Here come the prospects
BY DAN GLICKMAN Every season, the Major League Baseball website publishes a list of each franchise's top 30 prospects. The Washington Nationals are no different: head to MLB's website, and you can find it. In 2024, however, Rochester Red Wings fans only need to go to Innovative Field. That's because, for the first time in the Nationals era, 2024 will likely see several of … [Read more...] about 2024 Rochester Red Wings Preview: Here come the prospects
RIT definitely the underdog vs. Boston University
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Somewhere around the three- or four-minute mark of the first period in Thursday’s NCAA Hockey Tournament regional from South Dakota, don’t be surprised if an ESPNU camera zooms in on the Rochester Institute of Technology bench to find a player or two looking like they’re auditioning for the Wizard of Oz. You know, the scene where Dorothy says, “Toto, … [Read more...] about RIT definitely the underdog vs. Boston University
One goal down, more remain as RIT readies for NCAA opener vs. BU
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Caleb Moretz said he doesn’t really remember the first few strides of his trek across the ice of the Gene Polisseni Center on Saturday night, the Atlantic Hockey playoff championship trophy hoisted high above his head. “I blacked out for a little bit,” he said. “It was just a whole rush of emotions.” Indeed, what had been a five-year quest to conquer … [Read more...] about One goal down, more remain as RIT readies for NCAA opener vs. BU