By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had gone through stretches of failure, of being unable to close out games and win close games. But with their playoff hopes in jeopardy in the penultimate week of the American Hockey League regular season, the Rochester Americans are rising to the occasion. Despite giving up two goals four minutes apart in the first eight minutes of the second … [Read more...] about Amerks win with a little shootout ‘Quinn-sanity’ from Quinn, Peterka, Routasalainen
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García garners International League Player of the Week honors
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Luis García, who sustained the Rochester Red Wings' lineup to a split against Buffalo last week, earned International League Player of the Week honors for his efforts, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. García batted .519 (14 of 27) in six games against the Bisons, amassing 25 total bases and scoring nine runs. He culminated what was already a dominant … [Read more...] about García garners International League Player of the Week honors
Luukkonen stands tall as Amerks hold off Hartford
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With the playoff pressure cranked up to high and any margin for error long gone for the Rochester Americans, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is showing he’s quite comfortable being the go-to guy in goal. This is the time of year when you learn a lot about a goaltender, too. Does he look confident in the crease? Is there an air about him when he makes saves? Do … [Read more...] about Luukkonen stands tall as Amerks hold off Hartford
Area basketball players compete, put on show in Rochester’s Keepers All-Star Game
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Thierry Ngarambe created his Rochester's Keepers basketball events as a way to provide a safe environment for area athletes to display their talents. The All-Star Game he organized for Saturday, featuring high school and collegiate players, exceeded his expectations. "I knew they were gonna play hard," Ngarambe remarked, "but I didn't think they were gonna … [Read more...] about Area basketball players compete, put on show in Rochester’s Keepers All-Star Game
Zippy Chippy, horse racing’s lovable loser, dies at age 31
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Zippy Chippy, the cantankerous yet lovable former racehorse who gained fame for what he couldn’t do rather than what he could, has died. His death was announced Saturday by Old Friends at Cabin Creek, the thoroughbred retirement stable in Greenfield Center near Saratoga Springs. Zippy Chippy was 31 by horse racing standards (all horses turn a year … [Read more...] about Zippy Chippy, horse racing’s lovable loser, dies at age 31