Rochester will face the Charlotte Checkers in the home opener. ROCHESTER, N.Y.– The Rochester Americans announced today that the team will open the 2018-19 regular-season on Friday, Oct. 5 against the Charlotte Checkers at 7:05 pm at the Blue Cross Arena. The 2018-19 season will be Rochester’s 63rd in the American Hockey League and 37th … Continue reading Amerks open 63rd season at home Oct. 5