Rochester will be home to Laval on Friday night at the BCA.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Americans embark on a busy stretch of three games in four nights this week, beginning with a home-and-home series against the Laval Rocket, new affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. Following Wednesday’s inaugural matchup at Place Bell in Laval, the series shifts to Rochester on Friday night as the Rocket make their first-ever trip to the Blue Cross Arena.
After opening the season with back-to-back wins, the Amerks enter the week in the midst of a three-game skid on the heels of 5-2 and 5-1 losses to Charlotte and Utica this past weekend, respectively. Rochester currently sits in fifth in the AHL’s North Division standings.
Newcomer C.J. Smith enters the week tied for 17th among all AHL rookies in scoring with a team-high four points (2+2) through his first five games of the season. The first-year pro scored Rochester’s lone goal in Saturday’s 5-1 loss to Utica.
The Amerks remain without the services of veteran defenseman Zach Redmond, who was recalled to the parent Buffalo Sabres early Saturday morning. He becomes the third different Amerk to earn a call-up to the big club this week, joining leading goal-scorer Justin Bailey and fellow defenseman Taylor Fedun. Acquired just before the start of the season, Redmond currently leads all Rochester defensemen with three points (1+2) in four games after scoring his first goal of the season – and first as an Amerk – on the power-play in Friday’s 5-2 loss to Charlotte. He also shows seven points (3+4) in his last nine games dating back to last season as a member of the St. John’s IceCaps.
Sweets in the Suites
The Amerks announced today that the team will host its 10th annual “Sweets in the Suites” Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28 when the Amerks take on the Syracuse Crunch at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena.
Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes for the game. The first 1,000 fans ages 12 and under will receive a drawstring bag for trick-or-treating courtesy of NY’s 529 College Savings Plan. Children ages 12 or younger will have the opportunity to trick-or-treat on the suite level during an intermission to collect treats as well as the chance to participate in various costume-themed promotions to win prizes throughout the game.
Tickets for kids ages 12 and under can be purchased for just $10 each by visiting www.amerks.com/sweets, with additional tickets for adults available for just $14.
The game will also feature special edition Halloween-themed Mystery Pucks, autographed by various players, available for just $10 in the Upper Atrium.