AHL Rochester Americans

Enjoy a Day at Darien Lake on the Amerks and Knighthawks

June 22, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, June 22)... Rochester Americans and Knighthawks fans: Want to enjoy a day at Darien Lake on us? The American Hockey League and National Lacrosse League teams are offering a voucher promotion for the month of July. For every 10-pack purchase for the Amerks, or 8-game pack purchase for the Knighthawks, the purchaser will receive a free Double Park Admission ticket to Darien Lake Theme Park and SplashTown at Darien Lake. This a limited-time offer! Purchase your tickets while supplies last.

"This promotion allows our fans, both old and new, to support the Amerks and Knighthawks and have fun on those cold winter nights at the BCA watching exciting AHL hockey and NLL lacrosse action while enjoying some summertime 'fun in the sun' thanks to our partners at Darien Lake," said Amerks/Knighthawks President Lewis Staats. "We know we are in the family fun business and appreciate the support we get from offseason partners like Darien Lake who help us keep our fans entertained all year round right here in the Western New York area."

"We are very excited to be partnering with the Rochester Americans and Knighthawks in anticipation of their upcoming season and we look forward to sharing our park experience with all fans of the Western New York community," said Darien Lake Resort General Manager Chris Thorpe. "With such wonderful heritage and competitive spirit, these teams have enriched our lives as friends, neighbors and ultimately fans. This partnership is one of those shots where everybody scores."

The Amerks 10-game packs range in price from $135 in the 200 ends to $185 in the 100 premiums. The Rochester Americans will open their 55th season against their oldest rival, the Hershey Bears, as the two teams participate in the historic kick off to the AHL's 75th anniversary season. The Amerks will open the 2010-11 campaign against the back-to-back Calder Cup champions on Sunday, October 10th at The Blue Cross Arena.

The Knighthawks 8-packs are available for as low as $120 in the 200 balcony to $220 in the 100-premium seating area. Rochester enters its 17th season in the NLL this season and hold the No. 1 overall pick in this summer's Entry Draft. To order Amerks or Knighthawks voucher packs, call a ticket representative at (585) 454-5335. For more information on the Amerks and Knighthawks, go to the team's official websites at amerks.com and knighthawks.net.

Darien Lake Resort is New York's largest combination Theme Park and Water Park Resort with more than 100 rides, shows and attractions and a 20,000-capacity concert venue. For more information on Darien Lake Resort, go online to www.godarienlake.com or call (585) 599-4641.




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