By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- When your season ends before it should, when you are deprived a chance to play when the games matter most, when you have opportunity unjustly taken away, you don’t forget why. On Sunday evening, Rochester Americans captain Michael Mersch proved that. Five months after Utica Comets defenseman Robbie Russo brought a premature end to … [Read more...] about Amerks Mersch settles score for ‘predatory’ check in playoffs
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RIT completes series sweep despite penalty troubles
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The RIT Tigers completed the weekend series sweep against the Army West Point Black Knights 4-1 in a game that had 84 combined penalty minutes Saturday evening. "It's good to get the win, even though we were not disciplined, really all weekend," RIT's head coach Wayne Wilson stated about the win. "I thought that was the … [Read more...] about RIT completes series sweep despite penalty troubles
Hansen-Bukata lifts RIT to first win
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- Aiden Hansen-Bukata fired home a game-winner from the top of the left circle with 5:12 remaining in regulation to lift the RIT Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Army West Point Black Knights Friday evening. The Tigers earned their first victory of the young campaign. "It was a big game," RIT's head coach Wayne Wilson stated about the … [Read more...] about Hansen-Bukata lifts RIT to first win
Bonnies name captains for upcoming season
The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team named its captains for the upcoming 2022-23 season, the team announced on twitter. Guards Daryl Banks III and Moses Flowers, both redshirt juniors, have been tabbed as captains for the Bonnies this season. Banks transferred from Saint Peter's of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Flowers transferred from Hartford of the … [Read more...] about Bonnies name captains for upcoming season
Amerks sign Mersch to one-year contract extension
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed veteran forward Michael Mersch to a one-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. Mersch, who signed a two-year AHL deal with Rochester prior to the 2021-22 campaign, posted career-highs in goals (26), assists (28) and points (54) … [Read more...] about Amerks sign Mersch to one-year contract extension