By LIAM HOFFMANN ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The RIT women's hockey team defeated the visiting No. 7 Colgate Raiders 4-2 Saturday afternoon, marking the first win over a ranked opponent since the 2013-14 season. Senior forward Bronwyn Khangsar's game-winner in the 14th minute of the third period sealed the victory. The Tigers scored three goals in the third period. First-year … [Read more...] about RIT upsets No. 7 Colgate
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Amerks take down Utica for first win of the season
Courtesy of Amerks.com Utica, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans (1-1-0-0) jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first period before scoring twice more and never looking back on their way to a 4-1 victory over the intrastate rival Utica Comets (0-2-0-0) Saturday at the Adirondack Bank Center. With the win, Rochester’s first of the campaign, the club concluded its opening … [Read more...] about Amerks take down Utica for first win of the season
Amerks stumble in season opener
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the better part of the last two weeks, issues with the ice-making equipment prevented the rink crew from getting Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial ready for the American Hockey League season. Those issues, however, were solved this week and the ice was just fine when the Rochester Americans opened their 69th AHL season on Friday night. It’s … [Read more...] about Amerks stumble in season opener
RIT opens season on the road this weekend
By PAUL GOTHAM Matthew Wilde finished the 2023-24 NCAA Hockey season with 19 goals and 16 assists for 35 points in 40 games. Then a first-year player, Wilde collected 10 goals and seven assists in the final 11 games after he and linemates Tyler Fukakusa and Christian Catalano had moved from the fourth to second line in the RIT attack. If the Tigers are to win a third … [Read more...] about RIT opens season on the road this weekend
It’s official: Amerks captain Mersch to announce retirement
By KEVIN OKLOBZJIA As a hockey player, Michael Mersch preached team, truly believing the crest on the front of the sweater meant far more than the name on the back. Sure, he enjoyed scoring goals; who doesn’t? He just liked winning a whole lot more. That’s why, for the previous three seasons, he wore the “C” as captain of the Rochester Americans. Then-coach Seth … [Read more...] about It’s official: Amerks captain Mersch to announce retirement