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Amerks Hit the Books for Sixth Straight Season

October 12, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


The Rochester Americans and the Monroe County Libraries are again partnering to provide the "Reading Power Play," which teams Amerks players with local public librarians in support of reading. The 2010-11 season marks the sixth-year of the program, provided exclusively by Wendy's.

"The Amerks are very proud to be a part of the fabric of Rochester and reaching out to the young people continues this tradition," said Amerks President Lewis Staats. "Our players recognize they are role models and we are happy to be involved in this reading program for both the learning and the thrill it brings to the youth of the city."

The "Reading Power Play" 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 dinner, suite tickets and the opportunity to participate in the ceremonial puck drop prior to Rochester's home game on Sunday, February 13th against the Grand Rapids Griffins. For more details, go to Amerks.com.

"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."

The Amerks will kick off the 2010-11 program on Thursday, October 14th at the East Rochester public library and begin their first of 23 reading appearances. Rookie forward Eric Selleck will be on hand to help jumpstart the program. The "Reading Power Play" involves players stopping by local libraries, reading to kids and giving a hockey demonstration. Each appearance also features a raffle for Amerks memorabilia and an autograph session by the visiting player and The Moose.

At each event, the Amerks will distribute ticket vouchers to each youth in attendance good for one complimentary ticket for any future Amerks home game. Additional discounted tickets in the 200-Ends can also be purchased for as little as $10.00 with the opportunity to upgrade to another section of choice.

During the past five seasons, Amerks players and their mascot, The Moose, have made over 120 appearances and accounted for over 17,000 books being read by kids from kindergarten and all the way through high school.

The second half of "Reading Power Play" enters kids into a grand prize drawing. Using a hat trick as a thematic vehicle, 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" runs from Thursday, October 14th to Tuesday, January 25th. 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 amerks.com. For player or Moose appearances, please contact Warren Kosel at (585) 454-5335, ext. 3025.

Reading Power Play Appearance Dates

Time slots are 4:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

October:

Thursday, October 14th 4:00 East Rochester

Wednesday, October 20th 6:30 Fairport

November:

Monday, November 8th 6:30 West Irondequoit

Tuesday, November 16th 4:00 Lincoln Branch

Wednesday, November 17th 4:00 Monroe Branch

6:30 Henrietta

Monday, November 22nd 6:30 Greece

Monday, November 29th 6:30 Webster

Tuesday, November 30th 6:30 Hamlin

December:

Wednesday, December 1st 6:30 Penfield

Monday, December 6th 6:30 Parma

Tuesday, December 7th 4:00 East Irondequoit

Wednesday, December 15th 4:00 Brockport

Monday, December 20th 6:30 Brighton

January:

Wednesday, January 5th 6:30 Rush

Thursday, January 6th 4:00 Riga (Churchville)

6:30 Ogden

Monday, January 10th 6:30 Chili

Tuesday, January 11th 6:30 Mendon*

Wednesday, 12th 4:00 Sully Branch

6:30 Winton Branch

Monday, January 24th 6:30 Rochester Public Library Children's Center

Tuesday, January 25th 6:30 Pittsford

* NEW LOCATION* Mendon's program will be held at:

Mendon Community Center

167 N. Main Street

Honeoye Falls, 14472

*Schedule subject to change

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