Mike Hurlbut to be Inducted into Amerks Hall of Fame Prior to Friday's Game
January 9, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans will induct former team captain Mike Hurlbut into the Amerks Hall of Fame on Friday, Jan. 10 as part of Seneca Casinos Legends Night when the team hosts the Hamilton Bulldogs at The Blue Cross Arena at 7:05 p.m.
Hurlbut will be honored during an on-ice ceremony prior to the start of the game and will also be available to sign autographs for fans in the main concourse during the first intermission. A special Hall of Fame Night ticket offer, featuring "best-available" seats for just $15 apiece, is available at www.amerks.com/HOF or at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office.
Prior to the game, the Friday Amerks Happy Hour runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Atrium Bar and features live music from Dave McGrath and $2 Molson and Coors Light drafts. In addition, Buffalo Sabres anthem singer Doug Allen will perform the Canadian and American National Anthems.
Hurlbut is the longest-tenured captain in the storied history of the Amerks, having worn the "C" during all five of his seasons in Rochester (1997-98 to 2001-02) while leading the team to multiple appearances in the Calder Cup Finals. The defenseman appeared in 288 games with the Amerks and recorded 167 points on 44 goals and 123 assists to rank tied for fifth all-time in points and 11th in games played among Rochester defensemen. In four of his five seasons with the Amerks, Hurlbut either held or shared the team lead in points by a blueliner.
A native of Massena, New York, Hurlbut led the Amerks to successful playoff runs as the team appeared in back-to-back Calder Cup Finals in 1999 and 2000. In those two postseasons, Hurlbut appeared in a total of 40 games and collected 20 points on nine goals and 11 assists. He appeared in 51 career playoff contests during his Amerks tenure, ranking eighth all-time and third among defensemen in franchise history. He also represented the Amerks at two AHL All-Star Games and served as captain for the Planet USA team in 2001.
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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