Several popular theme nights will return for this season.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Americans announced their promotional schedule for the 2017-18 season, featuring the return of several popular theme nights, Pregame Happy Hours, giveaways and more. As always, the Amerks will offer ticket specials, promotional packages and special group rates throughout the season.
Season Long Promotions
Pregame Happy Hour: The Amerks will host a Genesee Pregame Party Happy Hour prior to every Friday and Saturday home game this season in the Genesee Brew House Upper Atrium Bar, featuring live music and $2 drafts of Genesee and Genesee Light.
Zweigle’s Family Four Packs: Zweigle’s Family Packs are available for every Amerks Friday and Sunday home game during the 2017-18 Season. For just $79, fans will receive four Lower Level tickets (some restrictions may apply), four hot dogs and four sodas. A minimum of four tickets is required in order to purchase the Zweigle’s Family Pack.
Distillery Eats & Seats: This popular package returns for another year as fans can purchase a Lower Level ticket and $10 gift card to The Distillery for just $25.
Kids Tickets: The Amerks are offering a special Kids Ticket price of just $10 per seat for kids age 2-6 with the purchase of an adult ticket at the Box Office for all home games.
BOGO Wednesdays: Valid for all Wednesday home games this season at The Blue Cross Arena, purchase one Amerks ticket and get a second one free!
Theme/Promotional Nights
Friday, Oct. 6 vs. Syracuse Crunch – Home Opener presented by Perry’s Ice Cream Pregame Party on the Patio featuring the “Taste of Arena” event with food sampling opportunities from various arena vendors, Genesee Brew House Pregame Happy Hour $2 drink specials, music and more!
Ticket package: Ticket, T-shirt and two sample tickets for the “Taste of Arena” event
Magnet schedule giveaway to all fans in attendance
Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Utica Comets presented by Democrat and Chronicle
Meet the entire team at the post-game autograph session in the Amerks Hall of Fame area
Saturday, Oct. 28 vs. Syracuse Crunch – Sweets in the Suites presented by TOPS Friendly Markets
· All kids ages 12 and under can trick-or-treat in the suite level during an intermission as part of the team’s annual Halloween celebration game
· All kids tickets 2-12 years old just $10
Friday, Nov. 17 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack – Military Appreciation Night presented by Veterans Outreach Center
· Free ticket to all Active, Reserve, National Guard and Retired military personnel with additional discounted tickets available
· Dog tag giveaway to fans in attendance
Friday, Dec. 15 vs. Toronto Marlies – 12 Days of Hockey
· Special Holiday-themed game with giveaways and a visit from Santa
Friday, Jan. 6 vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Star Wars Night
· Come to the game dressed as your favorite Star Wars character
· All kids tickets 2-12 years old just $10
Monday, Jan. 15 vs. Utica Comets – Teacher Appreciation Day
· Thank You, Teachers! Teachers can receive a complimentary ticket to the game
Friday, Feb. 2 vs. Toronto Marlies – Hometown Heroes Game
· Join us to honor local police officers, fire fighters, EMT’s and all First Responders
Friday, Feb. 16 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins – Office Space Night/Downtown Career Fair
Attend the Downtown Career Fair that day and receive a ticket to the game
Put on your flare and come celebrate the cult-classic movie, Office Space
Sunday, Feb. 18 vs. Binghamton Devils – Kids Day/Moose’s Birthday presented by NY’s 529 College Savings Plan
· Join the Moose and his local mascot friends for a day of kid-friendly activities
· All kids tickets 2-12 years old just $10
Wednesday, Feb. 21 vs. Syracuse Crunch at Keybank Center in Buffalo – presented by Seneca Resorts & Casinos
Sunday, Mar. 4 vs. Laval Rocket – Youth Hockey Day
· As part of USA Hockey’s Hockey Weekend Across America, all registered USA Hockey players can receive a complimentary ticket to the game
Friday, Mar. 9 vs. Providence Bruins – Irish Night
· Kick off St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rochester with the Amerks!
· The team will wear special Irish-themed jerseys during warm-ups
Saturday, Mar. 24 vs. Springfield Thunderbirds – Dogs Night Out
· Enjoy the action of Amerks hockey right alongside your dog!
· Special giveaway item for all dogs in attendance
Friday, Mar. 30 vs. Charlotte Checkers – Superhero Night
· Superheroes Meet & Greet
· All kids tickets 2-12 years old just $10
Friday, Apr. 6 vs. Belleville Senators – Bobblehead Night presented by AT&T Wireless
Bobblehead giveaway to fans in attendance
Saturday, Apr. 7 vs. Toronto Marlies – Pink the Rink Breast Cancer Awareness Game
· The Amerks will help to raise awareness for breast cancer and honor those who have battled the disease
· The team will wear special jerseys during the game that will be auctioned off in-arena
Friday, Apr. 13 vs. Belleville Senators – Fan Appreciation Night presented by TOPS Friendly Markets
· Prizes and giveaways throughout the night
· “Jersey off the Back” promotion
Additional details on the events above will be available closer to each game while additional promotional nights may be added to the schedule throughout the season.
Richardson named Director of Ticket Sales
The Americans also announced the appointment of Nicole Richardson as the team’s Director of Ticket Sales.
In her new role, Richardson (formerly Petix), who enters her eighth season with the Amerks in 2017-18, will be responsible for overseeing all sales, service and retention of all ticket-related activities, including suites for the organization. Additionally, Richardson will serve as the primary liaison between the organization and the team’s loyal fan base.
Rochester begins its 62nd season in the American Hockey League on Friday, Oct. 6 against the Syracuse Crunch at The Blue Cross Arena. Amerks Season Ticket Memberships for the 2017-18 campaign, which start as low as just $12 per game, are on-sale now. The Amerks are also offering a variety of partial plans, including Half-Season Memberships and Flex Season Memberships with vouchers good for best available seating to any home game. All memberships are up to 40% off Box Office day of game pricing. For more information, visit www.amerks.com/seasontickets or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.