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Amerks Hit the Books for 10th Straight Season

October 17, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans and the Monroe County Libraries are once again partnering to provide the "Reading Power Play," which teams Amerks players with local public librarians in support of reading. The 2014-15 season marks the 10th year of the program, presented by Wendy's.

The Amerks will kick off the 10th season of the program at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Fairport Library with the first of eight reading appearances. Amerks All-Star Forward Luke Adam will be joined by a special guest, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, at the Oct. 20 appearance.

The Reading Power Play, presented by Wendy's, involves players stopping by local libraries, reading to kids and giving a hockey demonstration. Each appearance also features a raffle and an autograph session by the visiting player and The Moose.

"We're excited to again partner with the Monroe County Library System and offer this great program to our young fans here in Rochester," said Amerks Vice President of Business Operations Rob Kopacz. "The Amerks are proud to be a part of the fabric of Rochester and we appreciate the opportunity for our players to become active members in our community."

The Reading Power Play, presented by Wendy's, allows fans to meet players and The Moose, while also learning about hockey and the importance of reading. The program also rewards kids for reading and selects two grand-prize winners that will win suite tickets and a special postgame meet-and-greet after Rochester's home game on Sunday, Feb. 22 against the Syracuse Crunch.

"Linking books and the Amerks make reading all the more fun for kids," said Fairport Children's Librarian and Monroe County Library System representative Robin Benoit. "Plus, there is the added excitement of seeing their favorite player reading a book at their local library during the season. The Amerks are role models for kids all the way around."

At each event, the Amerks will distribute ticket vouchers to each youth in attendance good for one complimentary ticket for the Feb. 22 home game. Vouchers can be redeemed at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office or the Amerks front office. Additional discounted tickets for the game can also be purchased.

The second half of Reading Power Play, presented by Wendy's, enters kids into a grand-prize drawing. Using the hat trick as an educational incentive, youth participants fill out a form for every three books they read, which then qualifies them for an entry into the grand prize drawing.

The Reading Power Play, presented by Wendy's, runs from Monday, Oct. 20 to Wednesday, Jan. 21. A complete reading program schedule will be available at the Amerks Guest Services Booth in the upper atrium lobby on game nights and online at www.amerks.com. For more information on the reading program or to book player or Moose appearances, please contact the Amerks Public Relations department at (585) 454-5335.

2014-15 Reading Power Play Appearance Dates *

October:

Monday, Oct. 20 6:00 p.m. Fairport

November:

Wednesday, Nov. 5 4:00 p.m. Sully Branch

December:

Monday, Dec. 8 6:30 p.m. Penfield

Monday, Dec. 15 6:30 p.m. Chili

Tuesday, Dec. 16 6:30 p.m. Pittsford

January:

Tuesday, Jan. 6 6:30 p.m. Henrietta

Tuesday, Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. Webster

Wednesday, Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. Greece

*schedule subject to change

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