By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When it comes to pure skills, David Farrance and Jack Dugan meet the necessary requisites that NHL scouts seek. That's why both were selected in Saturday's NHL Draft at the United Center in Chicago. The Nashville Predators chose Farrance in the third round (92nd overall) while Dugan was taken by the expansion Las Vegas Golden Knights in round 5 (142nd … [Read more...] about Dugan, Farrance realize dreams with NHL Draft selections
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Ihrig and Rogers assure Rochester will be represented on this year’s Stanley Cup champion
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There will be no Rochester area players skating in the Stanley Cup Final, but at least one native Rochesterian will be wearing a championship ring when the series is over. J.C. Ihrig, a 1986 graduate of Wilson Magnet High School, and Peter Rogers, who left Aquinas Institute with his diploma in 1984, will be on the benches attending to sticks, skate … [Read more...] about Ihrig and Rogers assure Rochester will be represented on this year’s Stanley Cup champion
O Caption My Caption! Blues vs. Ducks 1/15/11
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Blues vs. Ducks 1/15/11
O Caption My Caption! Crosby & Ovechkin 12/26/10
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Crosby & Ovechkin 12/26/10
Performance of the Week | 4/26-5/2
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Hard not to hear this name no matter your interest in the NHL, so I have to go with Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak. The twenty-four year old had 53 and 41 saves in games 6 and 7 … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | 4/26-5/2