By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Scattered across the lineup sheet for the University of New Hampshire are the logos of six NHL teams, indicating the players that have been selected in the draft. That gives you an indication of the talent for the Wildcats, who are No. 10th in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll and No. 12 in the USCHO rankings. There are no logos on the lineup … [Read more...] about Just seconds from sweeping New Hampshire, RIT ends up losing in OT
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Rosen scores in OT for Amerks then learns of callup to Sabres
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was a time when three-on-three overtime in pro hockey was five minutes of nothing but pure pandemonium. A chance at one end, followed by an even better chance at the other end, followed by a much, much better chance going back the other way. And so it went, unless someone scored. Now, however, overtime is best described as controlled chaos. The … [Read more...] about Rosen scores in OT for Amerks then learns of callup to Sabres
Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Here’s how you know someone is truly dedicated to becoming the best hockey player they can be. They score the winning goal in overtime, driving a perfectly set-up one-timer past the goalie, and well after the victory celebration, they provide a far-from-glowing critique of their own shot. Yes, Jiri Kulich was the hero. But he says he can be better, … [Read more...] about Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval
NBA Recap: Jalen Pickett’s playing time picks up for Nuggets
By KEVIN L. SMITH As the NBA season progresses, Rochester native Jalen Pickett has seen more action for the Denver Nuggets in the past week. In Denver's 111-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last Tuesday, the 6'2" guard scored five points and two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 17 games. On Sunday in the Nuggets' 121-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Jalen Pickett’s playing time picks up for Nuggets
Auburn’s dominant first half the difference in Bonnies loss at Legends Classic
By KEVIN L. SMITH Auburn's dominant first half and a big lead at the break proved to be too much for St. Bonaventure to overcome in its 77-60 loss to the Tigers on Friday in the Legends Classic championship game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. "Auburn is a well-balanced and very deep team. They put us on our heels in the first half," Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt said … [Read more...] about Auburn’s dominant first half the difference in Bonnies loss at Legends Classic