By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Eric Comrie is now in his ninth professional season, and over the previous two years filled the backup goaltending role with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and then the Buffalo Sabres. But despite a resume that shows better than 250 games of pro experience, he’s more than willing to keep learning after a New Year’s Day demotion by the Sabres. Which may be … [Read more...] about Comrie finding his game as Amerks blank Phantoms 6-0
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College Hoops Recap: Dyaisha Fair becomes member of illustrious 3,000-point club for Syracuse women’s basketball
By KEVIN L. SMITH (*Editor's Note: This is a recap of local former student-athletes competing for NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball programs. If any local players were missed, please send an email to KLSFreelancing@outlook.com) Dyaisha Fair has immortalized herself into a rare club that only a handful of women's basketball players have joined. The Rochester … [Read more...] about College Hoops Recap: Dyaisha Fair becomes member of illustrious 3,000-point club for Syracuse women’s basketball
NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Jalen Pickett has been starring for the Grand Rapid Gold, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, during the first couple weeks of the New Year. Pickett recorded a triple-double in the Gold's 116-111 win over the Osceola Magic on Jan. 7. The 6'2" guard tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his effort. In Grand … [Read more...] about NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
Scarfone stars in RIT’s ‘unofficial’ shootout victory over St. Lawrence
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In reality, the shootout that followed Saturday’s night’s scoreless overtime between Rochester Institute of Technology and St. Lawrence University had very little meaning. It meant nothing in terms of the official team records and meant nothing in the NCAA PairWise Rankings, the numbers-crunching system which determines at-large tournament bids. But … [Read more...] about Scarfone stars in RIT’s ‘unofficial’ shootout victory over St. Lawrence
Comrie shines, Jobst and Neuchev find the net as Amerks upend Cleveland
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Officially, Friday night’s promotion at the Rochester Americans game featured a winter hat giveaway. Unofficially, it was welcome night at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Amerks welcomed center Mason Jobst back to the scoresheet. They welcomed rookie left winger Viktor Neuchev to a prominent offensive role. And they welcomed goalie Eric … [Read more...] about Comrie shines, Jobst and Neuchev find the net as Amerks upend Cleveland