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Amerks to Support "Try Hockey for Free Day" at Local Rinks on Saturday

November 6, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans will be supporting USA Hockey's Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at various local ice rinks to close out Amerks Community Assist Week.

As part of Saturday's nationwide initiative, USA Hockey and participating programs are encouraging kids ages 4 to 9 to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL's Come Play Hockey Month. All locations have a limited amount of equipment available for use.

"Try Hockey For Free Day is a great initiative offered by USA Hockey and one that the Rochester Americans are happy to support," said Amerks Vice President of Business Operations Rob Kopacz. "We hope to see many families take advantage of this outstanding opportunity."

The Amerks will support the efforts of local youth hockey programs by having the team's mascot, the Moose, as well as staff or players at the following rinks:

- 11:00 a.m.: Thomas Creek Ice Arena - 80 Lyndon Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 (Staff & Moose)

- 12:00 p.m.: Lakeshore Hockey Arena - 123 Ling Rd, Rochester, NY 14612 (Staff & Moose)

- 3:15 p.m.: Scottsville Ice Arena - 1800 Chili Scottsville Rd, Scottsville, NY 14546 (Amerks players Matt Garbowsky and Matt Prapavessis)

All kids who participate at the aforementioned Try Hockey For Free sessions can receive a voucher for a complimentary kids ticket to an upcoming Amerks home game (Wednesday, Nov. 25 or Friday, Nov. 27) with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information on Try Hockey For Free Day, visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com or contact one of the local rinks listed above.

For more information, visit www.amerks.com or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.

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