By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On a day the American Hockey League announced the players selected for the All-Star Classic, Malcolm Subban played like an NHL All-Star. The 10th-year veteran made 41 saves, including 22 in the first 26 minutes, as the Rochester Americans survived a never-ending blitz by the Laval Rocket and won 3-1 on Wednesday night. Michael Mersch scored the first … [Read more...] about Subban shines as Amerks survive Laval onslaught
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RIT’s Scarfone named Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. - RIT sophomore Tommy Scarfone was named the Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week, Monday in recognition for his efforts in last week's two-game sweep at Bentley. Scarfone stopped 58 of 59 total shots faced during the series, including all 29 shots he saw in Friday's 3-0 victory for his first shutout of the season. He also … [Read more...] about RIT’s Scarfone named Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week
Eckl continues tradition of local referees officiating national gridiron games
By PETER MANCUSO Many young sports fans dream of playing in the ‘big game’ – getting the game-winning hit in game seven of the World Series, throwing the Lombardi-clinching touchdown pass in the Super Bowl or draining the three-pointer in the NBA championship game to win the title. The likelihood of that happening, though, is very small. Fortunately, those aren’t the only … [Read more...] about Eckl continues tradition of local referees officiating national gridiron games
Lack of urgency costs Amerks dearly
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A week ago, all was right with the world of the American Hockey League for the Rochester Americans. They were riding a six-game winning streak. Two of those wins came on home ice and, more impressively, four were on the road, including a pair of victories in Toronto, home of the North Division-leading Marlies. Ah, but my how quickly things can … [Read more...] about Lack of urgency costs Amerks dearly
Hilton High School to host NCAA wrestling match
By TYLER DIEDRICH/Courtesy of 13WHAM.com NCAA Division I wrestling action is coming to the Rochester area next month. Hilton High School will host a dual meet between Cornell and Binghamton, Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. The two schools feature a total of five Hilton graduates. Yianni and Greg Diakomihalis, who combined to win nine New York state titles for the Cadets, … [Read more...] about Hilton High School to host NCAA wrestling match