ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings started the 2023 season in the loss column on Friday, letting a late lead slip away before falling to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 8-7, in 10 innings. “I thought we fought really hard offensively, but we didn't get it done late on the mound,” said Red Wings manager Matthew LeCroy. Rochester gave up two leads during the game and … [Read more...] about Red Wings open season with extra-inning loss
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Biro dazzles again on offense as Subban, Amerks blank Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The numbers on the stat sheet for January said Brandon Biro was not playing well. The numbers lied. Or did they? There were a lot of zeros, which is why even Biro wasn’t so sure. After all, in December, every time he touched the puck, something seemed to happen. In 10 games he produced six goals and 10 assists, including a six-game stretch of … [Read more...] about Biro dazzles again on offense as Subban, Amerks blank Laval
Giant-slaying Holy Cross ends RIT’s season
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was so much promise, so much potential for this Rochester Institute of Technology hockey team, what with the offensive weapons, the terrific goaltending of Tommy Scarfone and a mobile, add-to-the-attack defensive corps. And now, there is just so much disappointment. After steamrolling Atlantic Hockey competition in the regular season – winning … [Read more...] about Giant-slaying Holy Cross ends RIT’s season
RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the moment, Rochester Institute of Technology owes the athletic directors across Atlantic Hockey a debt of gratitude. In the previous 19 seasons of the Atlantic Hockey tournament, the top-seeded Tigers would have been eliminated by Friday’s 1-0, overtime loss to seventh-seeded Holy Cross in the semifinals. But because the ADs pushed for a shift … [Read more...] about RIT facing elimination after OT loss to Holy Cross
Cassaro’s patented one-timer sends RIT into Atlantic Hockey semifinals
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When NHL teams play the Washington Capitals, they know Alex Ovechkin is posting up in the left circle on the power play and they know the howitzer slap shot is coming. They just can’t stop it. Now you know what it’s like for Rochester Institute of Technology opponents. They know Gianfranco Cassaro will be positioned high in the right circle, and … [Read more...] about Cassaro’s patented one-timer sends RIT into Atlantic Hockey semifinals