The team to wear Military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit VOC.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Knighthawks and Veterans Outreach Center are teaming up to host Military Appreciation Knight on Saturday, Feb. 12 when the Knighthawks face the Albany FireWolves at 7:00 p.m. at Segar & Sciortino Field at the Blue Cross Arena.
“It’s incredible to work with such great community partners like the Rochester Knighthawks,” Veterans Outreach Center Executive Director and U.S. Army Veteran Laura Stradley said. “Every day, Veterans Outreach Center engages with brave men and women from all branches of military service who have made tremendous sacrifices for our country. We are very grateful to have this kind of support from the Knighthawks and the community. The proceeds from this event will go a long way toward providing critical, life-changing services for veterans, completely free of charge. We appreciate all of the players and staff so much for their investment in our mission and their desire to join VOC in Serving Those Who Served U.S.”
“This is an event we take great pride in hosting each year with the Amerks and we’re equally as excited for the opportunity to again bring the Knighthawks into the partnership with Veterans Outreach Center,” said Rob Minter, vice president of business operations for the Knighthawks. “Military Appreciation Knight is about honoring the brave men and women in our community and in the U.S. Armed Forces who have served or are currently serving our great country and the opportunity for us as an organization to express our immense gratitude for their countless sacrifices.”
As part of Military Appreciation Knight, the Knighthawks will wear special Military-themed jerseys as a tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase the jerseys through an online auction on DASH, a sport-focused online auction platform and partner of the Knighthawks.
To access the auction, fans can visit www.rochesterknighthawks.com/auction or text “DASH” to 66866, click on the download link and install DASH on your mobile device. Fans can then create their own personal profile and select the Knighthawks as their favorite team to start bidding. Fans can start bidding on the Military-themed jerseys beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 through 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. Winners will then be contacted directly. Proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Veterans Outreach Center.
The Knighthawks are offering all United States Military Veterans, Retired, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service members one complimentary ticket to the game with $3 from every purchased ticket through this offer going to the VOC. Additional tickets are available at a discounted rate. Veterans and Military Members can pick up their tickets for the game by visiting the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 447 South Ave. in downtown Rochester or claim online at www.rochesterknighthawks.com/militarymember.
Veterans Outreach Center is the season-long sponsor of the Knighthawks “Hometown Heroes” program, which provides complimentary tickets to a United States Military Veteran, Retired, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service member as well as any law enforcement officials, first responders, fire fighters and EMS personnel at every home game.