ROCHESTER – Mike Leone played at three colleges and grinded in the minors and Europe for three seasons before beginning the next phase of his hockey life. So the Americans coach has a soft spot for his depth players who have battled and waited for their opportunities.
Leone knows their buy-in and contributions are vital to a team’s success, especially in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
To wit: in Friday’s 3-2 win over the Syracuse Crunch ... Read the full article