AHL Rochester Americans

Amerks Open 2008-09 Season Friday Against Syracuse

Published on October 9, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans open their 53rd season in the American Hockey League against the Syracuse Crunch on Friday, October 10th. The 7:35 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK and whtk.com. Gates will be open at 6:30 p.m.

The matchup will be the first of 12 meetings between the I-90 Interstate foes and the first leg of a home-and-home series between the teams. Rochester will complete the two-game mini-series as it travels to the War Memorial at Oncenter for game two. Faceoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.

Rochester is 78-67-15 all-time against their longtime North Division rival after posting a 2-9-1 record throughout the season series a season ago. The Amerks have a record of 33-13-6 in home-openers.

On Opening Night, fans will enjoy one of the most exciting openers in the history of the franchise, as the organization provides pregame entertainment, LIVE music, free autographs, kids' events and the largest bobblehead giveaway in team history.

Upon entering the arena, the first 10,000 people will take home a Rory Fitzpatrick mini bobblehead. There are also chances to ride around in bumper boats during the second intermission and to take part in all of the exciting promotions throughout the game.

Opening Night will start with a bang as Shane Yellowbird and The Skycoasters perform FREE concerts outside the arena to kick off the Block Party. The Skycoasters will play from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by country music recording artist Shane Yellowbird from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

As part of the Block Party, kids and adults will also get to meet area mascots, face painters, clowns and famous Amerks alumni as Jody Gage, Dick Gamble, Doug Gibson, Stan Jonathan and Geordie Robertson to name a few. Further, fans will be able to jump around in the bounce house and get their first look at the Amerks' dance team, "The American Spirit".

Opening weekend concludes for Rochester on Sunday, October 12th as the Binghamton Senators make their first trip to The Blue Cross Arena this season. The 6:05 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK and whtk.com.

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