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Amerks to open season Friday against Belleville

Oct 9, 2024 | Sports Scene

Fans are encouraged to arrive early.

The Rochester Americans announced details for the team’s 2024-25 Home Opener, featuring a pregame Roc the Block Party, Happy Hour, giveaways and more ahead of the Amerks’ season-opening matchup against the Belleville Senators on Friday, Oct. 11 at The Blue Cross Arena.

The Opening Night festivities begin with a pregame Roc the Block Party on Broad St. beginning at 4 p.m. Family-friendly activities include a bounce house, face painting and a DJ providing entertainment. Fans can also choose from an assortment of food options while ushering in another exciting season of Amerks hockey in Rochester.

To accommodate the event, Broad Street will be closed and inaccessible from Exchange Boulevard and South Avenue. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow enough time to navigate through the congested streets surrounding Blue Cross Arena while parking is also expected to fill up fast.

There will also be an extended Pregame Happy Hour, presented by Genesee Brewery, before the game where fans 21 and older can enjoy beer an drink specials outside at the Block Party.

The first 5,000 fans will receive an Amerks 2024-25 magnet schedule, courtesy of Nissan.

Tickets for the 2024-25 Home Opener start at just $10.

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