POPULAR THEME NIGHTS RETURN IN MARCH
Irish Night, Bills Day, Hometown Heroes Night and Wrestling Day among popular March theme nights
Mar 12, 2025The Rochester Americans are scheduled for six home games during a busy month of March, highlighted by the return of several special and popular theme nights.
Friday, March 14 vs. Providence: Irish Night, presented by Rohrbach Brewing Company
Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration off right at The Blue Cross Arena for the ever-popular Irish Night, presented by Rohrbach Brewing Company.
The Irish Night festivities begin with an Amerks Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in The Hall of Fame in the Genesee Brew House, where fans ages 21 and older can enjoy 12-ounce cans of Genesee and Genesee Light drafts for just $3 and live music from Rochester based Irish band Gavin Barry’s Rebel Banjo Circus.
Rohrbach’s will also be offering samples of the Patty’s Irish Ale, Cosmic Krush IPA and their infamous Scotch Ale at select locations throughout the arena concourse.
Friday’s game will also feature Irish music and dancers.
Tickets for Irish Night are available at www.amerks.com/irishnight.
Afterwards, fans are invited to join the Amerks for the official Postgame Party, presented by Bud Light, at The Distillery on Mt. Hope Ave. Select players will be on hand while fans can take advantage of great food and drink specials in addition to having the opportunity to win Amerks prizes and other autographed items.
Friday, March 21 vs. Charlotte: World Down Syndrome Day, presented by UR Medicine | Wilmot Cancer Institute in partnership with Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester
The Amerks are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, presented by UR Medicine | Wilmot Cancer Institute in partnership with Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester on Friday, March 21 when they host the Charlotte Checkers for the second time in nine days.
The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive pom poms courtesy of UR Medicine | Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Recognized globally each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day has been officially observed since 2012 with an emphasis on raising awareness for the Down syndrome community and fostering a better understanding for those living with it.
The date being the 21st day of the third month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
Since 2017, Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester has been offering free, direct educational, therapeutic and career-building programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. The positive and uplifting environment of GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester will empower those individuals with Down syndrome and their families to reach their highest potential.
In the days leading up the game, Amerks players and their significant others will prepare a meal at Gigi’s Playhouse, challenge kids and their families in a spirited game of broom ball and skate at Tim Hortons Ice Plex.
Tickets for the World Down Syndrome Day game are available for just $17 and can be purchased at www.amerks.com/gigisplayhouse. A portion of each ticket purchased through the online offer will be donated back to Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester.
Sunday, March 23 vs. Utica: Bills Day, presented by UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital
The hockey rink meets the gridiron on Sunday, March 23 for the fourth annual Bills Day, presented by UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Select fans will also have the chance to win autographed Bills merchandise and other team apparel throughout the game.
For the fourth straight year, the Amerks players will sport new specialty Bills-inspired jerseys for the game that will be auctioned off on DASH, a sport-focused online auction platform and partner of the Amerks, to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital. Additionally, Amerks players will arrive for the game that day wearing custom Golisano Children’s Hospital-inspired t-shirts in support of their pediatric oncology team.
The Amerks will again incorporate several elements of Buffalo’s game presentation, including the legendary “Shout” song that has become a staple of Bills games, as well as the train horn.
The day’s festivities begin with a 4-3-2 Weekend special, where draft beers, hot dogs and popcorn are all available for purchase at a special price of $4, $3 and $2, respectively.
Friday, March 28 vs. Bridgeport: Hometown Heroes Night, presented by
Advantage Federal Credit Union
The Amerks are celebrating their annual “Hometown Heroes Night,” presented by Advantage Federal Credit Union, on Friday, March 28 against the Bridgeport Islanders at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena.
The first 2,500 fans will receive a co-branded Amerks keychain, courtesy of Advantage Federal Credit Union.
The Amerks are honoring all first responders and frontline workers, including police officers, fire fighters, doctors, nurses, and emergency medical technicians, as well as military members and veterans. Prior to the Amerks-Islanders matchup that night, the Rochester Police Department will face-off against members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Jail Bureau in an exhibition hockey game starting at 4:00 p.m.
As part of the night, the Amerks are offering all Hometown Heroes and military personnel one complimentary ticket to their game against the Islanders with additional tickets for family and friends available for up to 25% off the box office rate.
Eligible Hometown Heroes can claim their complimentary tickets online by visiting www.amerks.com/herotickets and entering in passcode “HERO”.
As a prelude to Hometown Heroes Night, the Amerks will deliver coffee and food to Rochester area firehouses and police stations as well as frontline workers in the local hospitals.
Sunday, March 30 vs. Syracuse: Wrestling Day, presented by Pepsi
The Amerks clash with the Syracuse Crunch in the squared circle for the team’s inaugural Wrestling Day, presented by Pepsi, on Sunday, March 30 at The Blue Cross Arena.
Members of Ground Zero Wrestling, Rochester’s premier wrestling training facility, will host a series of matches in the Amerks Hall of Fame pregame. Additionally, Rochester native and former WWE and AEW superstar Colin Delaney will perform the ceremonial puck-drop.
The day’s festivities begin with a 4-3-2 Weekend special, where draft beers, hot dogs and popcorn are all available for purchase at a special price of $4, $3 and $2, respectively.