AHL Rochester Americans

Amerks Sign Defenseman Mike Kostka To ATO

Published on March 25, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that the team has signed defenseman Mike Kostka to an amateur tryout contract (ATO).

Kostka, 22, joins the Amerks after a four-year collegiate career with the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. A native of Ajax, Ontario, Kostka registered 53 points (15+38) and 74 penalty minutes (PIM) in 143 games for the Minutemen. The team captain notched a career high 21 points (9+12) while appearing in every game on the blueline during his senior year at UMass.

Rochester's four-game in five-night stretch begins on Wednesday, March 26th with game one of a two-game home ice mini-series against the Manitoba Moose. The 7:05 p.m. contest is the seventh of eight scheduled meetings between the divisional rivals and will be broadcast live on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and B2 networks. The game will also be televised live on Time Warner SportsNet Channel 26.

The Amerks have collected only one point from the Moose this season and fell 3-2 in their last meeting at the MTS Centre on January 5th. Rochester is 0-5-0-1 this season and 14-19-1 all-time against the Vancouver Canucks' affiliate.

Wednesday's game will feature the clevermethod business persons' special. Fans can turn in their business cards at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office and receive a $21.00 ticket for just $10.00. Contact the Amerks Office at (585) 454-5335 for more information.

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