By KEVIN OKLOBZJIA As a hockey player, Michael Mersch preached team, truly believing the crest on the front of the sweater meant far more than the name on the back. Sure, he enjoyed scoring goals; who doesn’t? He just liked winning a whole lot more. That’s why, for the previous three seasons, he wore the “C” as captain of the Rochester Americans. Then-coach Seth … [Read more...] about It’s official: Amerks captain Mersch to announce retirement
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Three Red Wings earn end-of-season honors from Washington Nationals
BY DAN GLICKMAN Three members of the 2024 Rochester Red Wings earned 2024 Washington Nationals Minor League Awards, the team announced on Thursday. Outfielder Dylan Crews was named Hitter of the Year, utilityman Darren Baker earned Baserunner of the Year honors, and pitcher Brad Lord won the Nationals Way Award. Crews, the top prospect in baseball according to MLB … [Read more...] about Three Red Wings earn end-of-season honors from Washington Nationals
Women’s College Soccer Week Wrap: Brockport remains unbeaten; Kocsis buries late game-winner for Rochester
FRIDAY HARCUM COLLEGE (2-1-1) 1MONROE CC (7-0-1) 2Sam Cipolla’s two tallies headed the charge for Division I, No. 11 ranked MCC’s seventh win. Cipolla (Gates-Chili) now ranks third in NJCAA DI scoring with 15 goals. Saffron Millar and Kayla Baca (Spencerport) both picked up assists. Clare Boesel (Pal-Mac) made four saves for her fifth win between the pipes. SATURDAY KEUKA … [Read more...] about Women’s College Soccer Week Wrap: Brockport remains unbeaten; Kocsis buries late game-winner for Rochester
Men’s College Soccer Week Wrap: Palmer nets second hat trick; Tinaj and Decker earn Empire 8 POTW honors
FRIDAY HOBART (0-4-2) 1RIT (2-4-0) 2Da’Vid Robinson netted the game winner with 12 minutes remaining to hand RIT a second straight victory. Daniel Gebura tied the match before halftime after trailing most of the first half. Idriss Diallo and David Brassie (Honeoye Falls-Lima) both earned assists. Jason Trapp made two saves in net for the Tigers. HARCUM COLLEGE (6-0-1) 3MONROE … [Read more...] about Men’s College Soccer Week Wrap: Palmer nets second hat trick; Tinaj and Decker earn Empire 8 POTW honors
Red Wings already planning for next year after successful 2024
BY DAN GLICKMAN The 2024 Rochester Red Wings season couldn't have started worse for the team's front office. After three road games in Syracuse, the rains descended upon Rochester, canceling or postponing four straight games. Instead of a long-planned opening day with a large crowd, the home slate began on a cool Saturday in April with just 3,503 in attendance. Thankfully … [Read more...] about Red Wings already planning for next year after successful 2024