(Rochester, NY) – The Rochester Americans will be supporting USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, Nov. 12 at various local ice rinks to close out Amerks Community Assist Week.
As part of Saturday’s nationwide initiative, USA Hockey and participating programs are encouraging kids ages 4 to 9 to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL’s Come Play Hockey Month. All locations have a limited amount of equipment available for use.
“Try Hockey For Free Day is a great initiative offered by USA Hockey and one that the Rochester Americans are happy to support,” said Amerks Vice President of Business Operations Rob Kopacz. “We hope to see many families take advantage of this outstanding opportunity.”
The Amerks will support the efforts of local youth hockey programs by having the team’s mascot, The Moose, as well as staff at the following rinks:
· 11:00 a.m.: Thomas Creek Ice Arena – 80 Lyndon Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 (Staff & Moose)
· 12:00 p.m.: Lakeshore Hockey Arena – 123 Ling Rd, Rochester, NY 14612 (Staff & Moose)
· 2:00 p.m.: Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex – 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 (Staff & Moose)
Kids who participate in any of the aforementioned Try Hockey For Free sessions will receive a voucher for a complimentary kid’s ticket to the Amerks home game on Friday, Nov. 18 with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information on Try Hockey For Free Day, visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com or contact one of the local rinks listed above.
