AHL Rochester Americans

Officer Anthony DiPonzio to Perform Ceremonial Puck Drop

Published on April 7, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Americans announced today that Rochester Police Officer Anthony DiPonzio will be performing the ceremonial puck drop before the Amerks' final home game on Friday, April 10th. Rochester hosts the Syracuse Crunch that night at The Blue Cross Arena as it closes out the 2008-09 American Hockey League season.

During the first intermission, the Amerks will also be presenting DiPonzio with a check with all proceeds raised from the team's season-long Star Toss promotion. All monies raised will go to the aid of DiPonzio as he enters his recovery.

DiPonzio, 23, of Greece, has begun his physical therapy and rehabilitation after begin shot in the head on January 31st while responding to a complaint on Dayton Street in the City of Rochester.

Friday will also be the Amerks' annual Awards Night, as the team will announce the club's 2008-09 award winners during a pregame ceremony. The awards include Team MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Popular Player and Scoring Champion to name a few. The Amerks will also hand out 5,000 team photos, courtesy of Connors & Ferris. All three games will be carried live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and AHL Live.

Further, the Amerks and Dick Ide will wrap up the season by presenting one lucky fan with a two-year lease on a brand new 2009 Honda Fit. All contestants who participated in the Amerks' Star Toss and successfully landed their star in the back of the Honda Ridgeline will be entered into a drawing and one fan will be selected to win the grand prize. After the game, the players will be available for a full-team autograph session.

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