By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s been a long time since fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial verbally chased referees off the ice after what they perceived as horrendous officiating. And it’s been even longer since misconducts were dished out like candy on Halloween; a good three decades actually, back to the late 1980s and early 1990s and the late Mick McGeough’s … [Read more...] about Amerks lose their cool and the game
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Wings win third straight against Buffalo, 6-3, for Irvin’s first AAA win
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings won their third straight game Friday night, beating the Buffalo Bisons, 6-3, earning their starting pitcher his first win in a long time. That pitcher, Jake Irvin, hadn’t found himself in the win column since August 1st, 2019, when he was with the now-defunct Hagerstown Suns in the A-Ball South Atlantic League. Injuries and the … [Read more...] about Wings win third straight against Buffalo, 6-3, for Irvin’s first AAA win
Red Wings walk off Buffalo, 9-8, as Baker has big game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings, wearing their famous “Rochester Plates” alternate uniforms for the first time this season, didn’t always play the cleanest game on Thursday. What ultimately mattered was the final score, though: a 9-8 win after a walk-off single to left by catcher Kevin Plawecki in the ninth, with a heavy assist from a career night by second baseman … [Read more...] about Red Wings walk off Buffalo, 9-8, as Baker has big game
Amerks gain a point they didn’t really deserve
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You know the bar is high when, after managing to gain a point from a 3-2 overtime loss against your long-time rival and virtual equal in the standings, your coach blasts your performance. Rightly so, mind you. While the Rochester Americans overcame an early 2-0 deficit and took the Syracuse Crunch to overtime, their play from first puck drop right up … [Read more...] about Amerks gain a point they didn’t really deserve
Rochester natives Bradley and Drumgoole to transfer schools
by TYLER HATHAWAY Rochester natives Jaden Bradley and Gerald Drumgoole Jr. have announced that they will be playing at different schools next year. Bradley, a former McDonald's All-American, is transferring out of Alabama, while Drumgoole is transferring out of Albany. While Bradley is undecided, Drumgoole has announced he will be attending the University of Delaware via his … [Read more...] about Rochester natives Bradley and Drumgoole to transfer schools