AHL Rochester Americans

Amerks Military Appreciation Night Set for Monday, November 10

Published on November 8, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans are holding Military Appreciation Night on Monday, Nov. 10 when the team hosts the Adirondack Flames at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena.

The Amerks are offering all United States Military Veterans, Retired, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service members two complimentary tickets to the Military Appreciation Night game. In addition to the complimentary tickets, military personnel can purchase additional tickets for their family and friends for a discounted rate as low as $10 apiece. Those interested in taking advantage of the offer can do so by visiting www.amerks.com/military, by calling 1-855-GO-AMERKS or at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office.

Members of Blue Star Mothers will be on hand to collect donation items for care packages that will be sent to local U.S. military service members who are currently deployed overseas. The items, which can include such things as Q-tips, lip balm, toothpaste/brushes, dental floss, beef jerky, sugarless gum/candy, granola bars, shampoo/body wash (travel size), sunscreen, peanuts and popcorn, will be collected at the game and shipped by Blue Star Mothers ROC, which is part of a national organization whose mission is to support all members of the Armed Forces and their families through a variety of supportive events and activities. Blue Star Mothers have or have had sons and daughters serving honorably in the United States military. The Blue Star Mothers ROC table will be set up on the main concourse of The Blue Cross Arena.

Local military-related organizations that have received ticket donations and will be represented at Amerks Military Appreciation Night include the Monroe County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20, Honor Flight Rochester, and Veterans Outreach Center. To inquire about obtaining complimentary tickets for a military organization, contact the Amerks at 1-855-GO-AMERKS.

Military personnel, veterans and family members can visit www.amerks.com/military to also submit photos that will be displayed on the video board during the game as part of the military tribute.

For more information or to purchase tickets to an Amerks game, visit www.amerks.com or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.




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