By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The tradition spans the generations of the Rochester Institute of Technology Corner Crew. When the starting lineups are announced, the fiercely loyal student section provides a boisterous “welcome,” if you will, to each visiting player, making sure they know their place. Even when a holiday break or spring break depletes the Corner Crew population, … [Read more...] about Wall shines in homecoming as Penn State soars past RIT
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Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Brandon Biro, it’s not a matter of if he will play in the National Hockey League, but when. His coach with the Rochester Americans, Seth Appert, is sure of it. And why wouldn’t Appert believe that? The third-year center is piling up points with crazy regularity, including a goal and an assist in Wednesday night’s 5-4 overtime victory over the … [Read more...] about Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
No. 20 RIT ready for weekend showdown with No. 5 Penn State
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With a 12-4 record, possession of first place in Atlantic Hockey and ranked No. 20 in the country in both national polls, the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers believe they’re capable of making a lasting impression this season. They’ll find out this weekend if that belief is justified. The Tigers, No. 20 in both the USCHO and USA Today/USA … [Read more...] about No. 20 RIT ready for weekend showdown with No. 5 Penn State
Amerks honoring memory of Joe Crozier with commemorative jersey patch
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans will honor the life and memory of legendary head coach Joe Crozier with a commemorative jersey patch for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The Amerks Hall of Famer passed away on Oct. 11 at the age of 93. The patch, which will adorn both home and away sweaters, features Crozier’s initials displayed above … [Read more...] about Amerks honoring memory of Joe Crozier with commemorative jersey patch
Niagara signs Paulus to extension
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com LEWISTON, N.Y. – Niagara Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray announced Wednesday that the school has extended the contract for Purple Eagles men's basketball head coach Greg Paulus through the 2026-27 season. Paulus Is currently in his fourth season on Monteagle Ridge."Not only has Greg raised our level of competitiveness on the … [Read more...] about Niagara signs Paulus to extension