Monday Afternoon Amerks Game Highlighted by Teacher Appreciation Day, Postgame Party
January 15, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY) - The Rochester Americans will host Teacher Appreciation Day presented by Coca-Cola when the Amerks play the Syracuse Crunch at 3:05 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at The Blue Cross Arena. In addition, local youth hockey players who purchase a ticket to the game can participate in a pregame Skate & Shoot on the Blue Cross Arena ice.
With the purchase of a $13 ticket to the game, Mite and Squirt aged players can skate from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, while Pee Wee and Bantams can skate from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit www.amerks.com/skateandshoot to reserve tickets or call 585-286-9933.
With schools closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Amerks are offering two complimentary tickets to all area school teachers. Teachers can obtain their tickets by visiting www.amerks.com/teacher. Additional tickets can be purchased for just $15.
Students will also be rewarded on Teacher Appreciation Day. Any K through 12 students with an A or A equivalent in any subject on their most recent report card can earn a free ticket to the game by showing their report card at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office.
The annual Ghost Wing-Eating Contest sponsored by The Distillery will take place in the tunnel located between sections 114 and 116 during the second intermission of Monday's game. The contestant that eats the most chicken wings soaked in The Distillery's signature "Ghost" hot sauce in two minutes will win a prize pack courtesy of The Distillery and the Amerks. Fans can sign up for the chance to participate in the contest at the podium in the Upper Atrium or can visit www.amerks.com in advance. Only four contestants will be chosen to compete, and all four contestants will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming Amerks game.
Amerks players will stop by The Distillery, located at 300 Paddy Creek Circle, following the game for a postgame party as fans are invited to join in. The Distillery will offer a variety of great food and drink specials while Amerks prizes will be given away throughout the party.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.amerks.com or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.
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