Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  College roundup: Liucci to play in NEC Tournament this weekend

  Nikki Liucci, a freshman from Canton, will be playing in the Northeast Conference women’s golf championship tournament this weekend in Daytona...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press
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  AHL

  / 13 years ago

  Embracing the Whaler legacy can make Rangers more green in Hartford

  Hockey fans in greater Hartford have always been a bit sensitive since the Whalers and the National Hockey League left town...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• AHL

  / 13 years ago

  Lack of points in final week cost Whale a spot in AHL playoffs

  PORTLAND, Me. – It was a tough final two weeks of the season for the Connecticut Whale. The AHL affiliate of...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• AHL

  / 13 years ago

  Giving up another late goal costs Whale in loss to Albany

  ALBANY, N.Y. – Giving up late goals continues to haunt the Connecticut Whale and it could lead to the end of...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Unofficially, Graziano sets new state record in discus

  ELLINGTON, April 16 – It may not stand up as an official state record but Canton High senior Matt Graziano demonstrated...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Avon

  / 13 years ago

  Emotional win for Granby over Avon in girls lacrosse

  AVON – A year ago, the Avon High girls lacrosse team owned Granby. They won three times, including an 11-8 decision...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• MainStory

  / 13 years ago

  Sun add another former UConn player by drafting Faris in first round

  UNCASVILLE, Conn., April 15 – For years, the Connecticut Sun have insisted they don’t select players from the University of Connecticut...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• Running

  / 13 years ago

  Pray for runners in Boston and their families

  I know there are plenty of runners in our communities many who have competed in Boston and many who have gone...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• UConn Sports

  / 13 years ago

  An afternoon of joy and smiles at the UConn victory parade

  HARTFORD, April 14 – Perhaps, the fans in Connecticut are getting spoiled. A few thousand fans came to Hartford on a...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press

• AHL

  / 13 years ago

  Springfield goal with 28.8 seconds left costs Whale a win and a point

  SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 14 – This could be a point that keeps the Connecticut Whale out of the AHL playoffs. Springfield...

  By Gerry deSimas, Jr., Collinsville Press