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More Than 40 Rochester Americans Alumni Scheduled to Attend Home Opener

October 4, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)...The list of Rochester Americans Alumni scheduled to attend the Amerks Home Opener on Thursday, Oct. 13 has surpassed 40 and is expected to climb. The former Amerks players and coaches will participate in a red carpet event starting at 5:30 p.m., then will be introduced on the ice in a pre-game ceremony before the 2011-12 Amerks begin the franchise's 56th American Hockey League season at 7:05 p.m.

Fans are invited to re-live the storied history of the Rochester Americans by watching Alumni enter The Blue Cross Arena on a red carpet, where they will sign autographs and pose for pictures.The list of scheduled attendees includes 13 Amerks Hall of Famers, 13 Amerks Calder Cup champions and 11 former Amerks captains.

The following Amerks Alumni members are currently scheduled to attend the Home Opener festivities:

Peter Ambroziak (1991-95)

Donald Audette (1989-91, 1992-93)

Jason Botterill (2002-05)

Paul Brydges (1986-1989)

Jozef Cierny (1992-93)

Adam Creighton (1984-86)

Joe Crozier (1963-69, 1983-84)

Mal Davis (1981-86)

Daryl Drader (1977-81)

Richie Dunn (1985-90)

Steve Dykstra (1982-85, 1986-88)

Bob Ellett (1972-74)

Rory Fitzpatrick (2001-03, 2004-05, 2008-10)

Jody Gage (1985-96)

Dick Gamble (1961-1970)

Ron Garwasiuk (1974-80)

Doug Gibson (1974-77)

Richard Hajdu (1984-88)

Chris Halyk (1979-82)

Jim Hofford (1984-90)

Trent Kaese (1987-89)

Steve Langdon (1974-79)

Bob Logan (1986-89)

Terry Martin (1989-95)

Ray Maluta (1974-79)

Jay McKee (1995-98)

Brian McKinnon (1984-86)

Bob McNamara (1983-86)

Scott Metcalfe (1987-91, 1993-98)

Gates Orlando (1983-88)

Sam Paolini (2003-06)

Andrew Peters (2000-03, 2010-11)

Geoff Peters (2001-02, 2003-05)

Jim Pettie (1976-79)

Kenton Rein (1988-89)

Geordie Robertson (1979-85, 1988-89)

Don Stevens (1986-present)

Richard Suwek (1979-91)

Chris Taylor (1999-2006, 2009-11)

Scott Thomas (1992-95)

Jim Wiemer (1981-85, 1994-95)

Kent Weisbeck (1985-present)

Mike Zanutto (1997-98)

Individual tickets for the 2011-12 Home Opener vs. the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are available for just $11 and $12. In addition, full-season tickets, half-season plans and 10-packs, individual game tickets are now on sale for the Amerks' 2011-12 season. For more information, contact the Rochester Americans at (585) 454-5335 or visit www.amerks.com.

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