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
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Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had played a dozen games so far and had nothing on the scoresheet to show for his efforts heading into the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. No goals, no assists and just five shots on goal for first-year winger Adam Jeffery in his time on the ice during the regular season for Rochester Institute of Technology. And yet Tigers coach Wayne Wilson contends … [Read more...] about Jeffery’s first collegiate goals power RIT to Game 1 victory
Banks drops 36 points to power Bonnies past Saint Joseph’s, 89-76
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - Daryl Banks III was red hot, pouring in a career-high 36 points as the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team snapped out of its recent funk in a big way with an 89-76 victory over Saint Joseph's Sunday afternoon at the Reilly Center. Unquestionably, Banks has been at his best inside The RC this season. The … [Read more...] about Banks drops 36 points to power Bonnies past Saint Joseph’s, 89-76
As regular season comes to a close, RIT gears up for playoff run
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The old adage says you want to be playing your best hockey heading into the playoffs. But after going through a bit of a February funk, the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers would be much happier if they’re playing their best during the playoffs. Having officially wrapped up Atlantic Hockey’s regular season championship last weekend, and … [Read more...] about As regular season comes to a close, RIT gears up for playoff run
Amerks Appert: It’s high time for expanded goal review in the AHL
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After the Rochester Americans played their third game in 47 hours – and rallied late to earn a point at that – coach Seth Appert said it’s time for the American Hockey League to move into the 21st century. And he wasn’t talking about three-in-three scheduling, something prohibited in the NHL but a necessity in the AHL because of how valuable weekend … [Read more...] about Amerks Appert: It’s high time for expanded goal review in the AHL