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Breaking down Team USA: World Junior Championship roster announced
On Dec. 2, 2024, USA Hockey announced the preliminary training camp roster for the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship. The World Junior Championship is an annual event for national ice hockey teams for those under 20 years old from around the world, allowing them to compete on a world stage. The main tournament features the world’s top 10 ranked hockey nations, making up the upper division, from which a world champion is crowned.
What 12-team college football playoff means, plus auto bid predictions
This year's College Football Playoff (CFP) will be the year the committee introduces its 12-team playoff format. For the past 10 seasons, the CFP featured four teams that the selection committee picked based on many factors. This year, many of the factors will stand as they have in previous years; however, some teams will get in on what is considered an “auto bid.”
Three likely NHL playoff contenders potential to miss the 2024-25 postseason
With the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season rounding its quarter mark, some teams are performing better than expected, and other teams are performing less than. That being said, three teams in the NHL have been consistent playoff teams, and if some changes are not made, they will most likely miss the mark this off-season.
The Ice Knights remain undefeated following two weekend victories
This past weekend, the Ice Knights extended their undefeated winning streak with two dominating victories over Amherst College and Williams College. The powerful Ice Knights protected their home turf with two back-to-back wins and still have a long season ahead of them.
College football rivalry games
It was rivalry week in college football, and that means that the sport's fiercest rivals go head to head for year-long bragging rights over their most hated competitors. This year was no different, as the drama was at an all-time high.
PWHL 2024-25 preseason outlook
With the 2024-25 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) second season coming around the corner within the next couple of weeks, there are many things to look forward to. Whether it be possible expansion conversations or traveling tours, this season is sure to hold a lot of excitement for fans.
Women’s Rugby comes home Regional finalists with a 7-2 season
Geneseo Women’s Rugby had an exciting weekend in Culpepper, Virginia, for the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Regional playoffs, where they competed in a tiresome two-day competition against Christopher Newport University and East Stroudsburg University.
Thanksgiving football traditions continue; a preview of what’s to come
2024 will be the hundredth time a professional football game is played on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving football is one of the most anticipated days of the whole season. It gives families a way to sit down and enjoy a football tradition while they celebrate traditions of their own.
Women’s Soccer ends with an impressive season
This Saturday, Nov. 16, Geneseo Women’s Soccer traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Tournament. Unfortunately, the Knights lost against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a final score of 3-1. Although they lost, Geneseo put up an impressive and entertaining fight against the Engineers.
MLB Award predictions
The World Series champion has been crowned, but that doesn’t mean every award has been handed out. In the coming days, some of the most important awards in Major League Baseball (MLB) will be announced. These awards include each league's Most Valuable Player (MVP), the CY Young, and Rookie of the Year. Some awards have clear favorites, while others are hotly contested races. It will be interesting to see which players add to their trophy cases, but before they are announced, we will do our best to predict who wins each award.
Way too early NHL Award predictions for the 2024-25 season
With the National Hockey League (NHL) season underway, many players have already established themselves early in the season. From unexpected most valuable player (MVP) candidates to breakout rookies, these standout players are positioning themselves to be named the best in the league. That said, here are some of my way-too-early NHL Awards predictions.
Ice Knight’s successful road trip brings two decisive wins over Chatham University
The Geneseo Ice Knights had a very successful road trip, during which they captured two decisive victories over their new conference rivals, Chatham University. The first game on Friday, Nov. 8, was all Ice Knights, as Geneseo won 5-1. The second game, which was held the next day, was more contested, but the Ice Knights came out victorious with a 6-3 win. Geneseo is now 3-0 in the new season and 2-0 in United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) play.
Trends to look out for ahead of UFC 309
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is holding its three-hundred and ninth pay-per-view event this Saturday, Nov. 16. This card will be used inside Madison Square Garden (MSG), same as every November event at the UFC since 2016. With one of the biggest fights in the history of the heavyweight division, this card has a chance of being an iconic event. Here are some interesting talking points that can alter the UFC going forward.
Geneseo Crew wraps up the fall season with optimism for the spring
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Geneseo Rowing team sent a Men's Varsity 4 boat to Pittsford, NY, to compete in the Pull the Plug regatta against Rochester Boat Club and the Genesee Waterways Center team. Juniors Colin Doherty, Brett Bower, Will Ramsay, August Anderegg-Durwood, and James Gardner represented Geneseo. They placed a final time of 21:45— marking a significant improvement for the team compared to last year.
Geneseo Women's Soccer clinches Empire 8 Championship title
This past Saturday, Nov. 9, the SUNY Geneseo Women’s Soccer team was named the Empire 8 Conference Champions after a 1-0 win over Nazareth in their inaugural season as part of the conference. After spending 54 years at the State University of New York (SUNYAC) Conference, SUNY Geneseo moved to the more competitive Empire 8 Conference, where Women’s Soccer proved to be a force to be reckoned with.
NHL Global Series: Stars and Panthers give fans a possible Stanley Cup preview
This past weekend, the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars faced off in Tampere, Finland, for the National Hockey League (NHL) Global Series. The Panthers and Stars have made the playoffs for the past couple of seasons, and both are going well. In this series, however, the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, swept the powerhouse Dallas Stars.
Heisman Trophy candidate predictions
As the college football season comes down to its final weeks, the likely finalists for the Heisman Trophy have emerged. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has been at the forefront of the Heisman race for most of the season as Jeanty has had a record-breaking season for the Broncos. If he can continue his excellent play, he will be the first running back to win the award since Alabama's running back Derrick Henry in 2015. Jeanty isn’t without competition, though, as Colorado Receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter has electrified college football fans all season long. Hunter’s ability to perform at such a high level on both sides of the ball is an athletic feat few have ever accomplished in college football. Other candidates include Hunter’s teammate, quarterback Sheduer Sanders, Miami quarterback Cam Ward, and Oregon quarterback Dillion Gabriel. We’ll discuss each player’s case for winning the sport's most illustrious trophy.
Key points to look out for in the second half of the NFL season
The National Football League (NFL) season has officially reached its halfway point. The season's first nine weeks have been full of eventful games, including upsets and high-scoring affairs. At the halfway point of the NFL season, looking at what has already happened is always good to anticipate what comes next. Here’s a deeper dive into potential Super Bowl contenders and award winners from week nine onward.
The Ice Knights’ Home Opener Results in the first win of the season
This past Friday, Nov. 1, the Geneseo Ice Hockey team had their first home game of the season. They continued living up to their legacy as they won the first competition against Wilkes University. The Ice Knights put on quite a show, with 612 students, family, friends, and fans in attendance.
What’s going on with the Ottawa Senators?
The Ottawa Senators have been in a seven-year playoff drought leading them to be one of the most looked down upon teams in the National Hockey League (NHL); this season, however, could be the one that changes that storyline. The Senators have started the 2024-25 season with a 6-5-0 record and a hopeful outlook on this season.