By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA SYRACUSE – They had just done what isn’t easy to do, squander a 4-1 lead in 21 minutes in a winner-take-all playoff showdown against their most bitter rival. The Rochester Americans had no answer for a relentless forechecking onslaught unleashed by the Syracuse Crunch, and when Trevor Carrick completed the comeback and tied the score with just 29.9 … [Read more...] about Pilut’s OT goal propels resilient Amerks past Crunch
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Bonnies add impact guard Charles Pride to 2023-24 roster
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - The St. Bonaventure men's basketball 2023-24 roster received a huge addition Monday with the signing of transfer guard Charles Pride, a 1,500-point scorer at the Division I level who will add a veteran scoring presence to the Bonnies lineup. He will arrive at St. Bonaventure as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility … [Read more...] about Bonnies add impact guard Charles Pride to 2023-24 roster
Kulich, Subban shine as Amerks blank Crunch, force deciding Game 5
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Compared to the regular season, playoff hockey is a very different animal, with intensity and physicality ramping up ten-fold while the spotlight intensifies on even the smallest components of every game. Success is never accidental, which is why special players relish the pressure and thrive when advancement depends on their performance. Like Jiri … [Read more...] about Kulich, Subban shine as Amerks blank Crunch, force deciding Game 5
Mersch, Kulich power goal-fest as Amerks stay alive
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was little room for error on the ice and no wiggle room in the series whatsoever. Down 2-0 and facing elimination in the Calder Cup North Division semifinals, the Rochester Americans were in position to see their playoff run end before they ever even left the starting gate. But as a group, this team collectively announced with their play on … [Read more...] about Mersch, Kulich power goal-fest as Amerks stay alive
Abbott excels as Wings win 2-1 pitching duel
By DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A hit was hard to find at Innovative Field on Friday, at least during the early innings. For the visiting St. Paul Saints, it was hard enough even making contact, as right-hander Cory Abbott struck out 12 in 5.1 innings of one-hit work as Rochester picked up a 2-1 victory. “He was in command of the game from pitch one,” said Red Wings … [Read more...] about Abbott excels as Wings win 2-1 pitching duel