By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In his 9 ½ minute post-game media session on Sunday evening, seven times Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone said the Laval Rocket “were just better tonight” and eight times he said “they were really good tonight.” Combined, that’s 15 references to how well the Rocket played in the deciding fifth game of the Calder Cup North Division finals. In … [Read more...] about Laval dominates deciding 5th game to end Amerks season
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Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures fourth NCAA Division II pole vault crown
Courtesy of RobertsRedHawks.com PUEBLO, Colo – Considering that she had gone nearly six weeks without competing and had only one full practice prior to the meet, it’s easy to understand why Brynn King wasn’t sure what to expect at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday. Throw in some swirling winds and the altitude of 4,692 feet and the … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures fourth NCAA Division II pole vault crown
Rattle the Amerks goalie? Bring it on, Levi says
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Since the first shift of Game 1 in this Calder Cup North Division finals series, the Laval Rocket have barged, barreled and banged their way into Devon Levi’s goal crease whenever possible – and sometimes when it wasn’t possible, or legal. For the Rocket, rattling Levi seems to be Priority 1 in the best-of-five playoff showdown with the Rochester … [Read more...] about Rattle the Amerks goalie? Bring it on, Levi says
Dunne’s 4-point night keeps Amerks alive, sets up Game 5 showdown
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The contributions by Josh Dunne usually aren’t measured by the scoresheet, which is why the Rochester Americans centerman was named winner of the Rob Zabelny Unsung Hero Award this season. But a whole lot of people were singing his praises on Friday night, when he did his usual determined work in the faceoff circle, on the boards, as a penalty killer … [Read more...] about Dunne’s 4-point night keeps Amerks alive, sets up Game 5 showdown
Laval’s quick 3rd-period blitz dooms Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On Friday night, Laval Rocket winger Florian Xhekaj was the goat, and not in a Tom Brady kind of way. His foolish goaltender interference penalty led to the winning goal, enabling the Rochester Americans to win Game 2 and even the best-of-five Calder Cup North Division finals. On Wednesday night, Xhekaj was one of the heroes for the Rocket. His first … [Read more...] about Laval’s quick 3rd-period blitz dooms Amerks