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Irondequoit unveils special Frozen Frontier jersey: The Irondequoit Eagles High School hockey team will take to the Frontier Field ice on Saturday, December 21 wearing newly styled heritage jerseys. The much-anticipated throwback style jerseys are the first specially designed uniforms for any Section V high school outdoor game.  This season marks the 45th anniversary of Irondequoit High School hockey and the school has chosen to help celebrate that by presenting a retro jersey that both reflects the great tradition of Irondequoit hockey and the memorable imagery of old-time hockey. When the team was selected to be part of the Section V Rivalry Day during the Frozen Frontier outdoor game series in Rochester, NY, it was an obvious stage to debut the new heritage jerseys. The tribute to the team was designed and driven by the Irondequoit Hockey Booster Club and enthusiastically embraced by the high school and student body.

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The McQuaid Varsity Hockey team, along with the Moose and Spikes, skated with students from School No. 9 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Frozen Frontier courtesy of the Rochester Area Honda Dealers, who donated the ice time (Photos: Michael Talty)

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SKATE & SHOOT SESSIONS ADDED TO FROZEN FRONTIER SCHEDULE

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (December 16, 2013) – The Rochester Americans and Rochester Red Wings jointly announced today that Skate & Shoot sessions have been added to the schedule for the Greater Rochester Area Honda Dealers Frozen Frontier presented by Labatt.

The outdoor ice rink at Frontier Field will host Skate & Shoot sessions from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 19 for players age 18 and older. Tickets for the Skate & Shoot sessions are available for $10 and can be purchased upon arrival at Frontier Field while goalies can skate for free.  Full hockey equipment is recommended while helmets are required.

Tickets for the Skate with Santa events on Friday, Dec. 20 (7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.) are still available for $10 (adults) and $7 (kids 12 and under; free for children under age 3). Skate with Santa tickets can be purchased at the Frontier Field Box Office, over the phone at [phone], or online at www.FrozenFrontier2013.com.  Please note only 300 tickets will be sold per session.  For just $20, fans can purchase one ticket to the Amerks vs. Lake Erie Monsters game at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at The Blue Cross Arena, and one ticket to the Open Skate with Santa session at Frontier Field that begins at 10 p.m. the same night.

Refreshments, including hot chocolate, coffee and hot dogs, will be available for participants to purchase.

Packages for ice rentals and corporate events are still available and offer the chance to skate on the outdoor ice rink at Frontier Field.  Bring your hockey team out for a practice or game, or utilize a block of ice to create your very own open skate for you and your guests. Open Ice Rentals are available for $1,500 and include the following: 75 minutes of ice time; 30 undated 2014 Red Wings Tickets; 30 undated 2013-14 Amerks Tickets

Those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday party venue or thinking of putting together a great team-building event for the office can take advantage of the Frozen Frontier party package, which comes with ice rental and catering service, allowing skaters to spend time on the ice before enjoying the amenities of a Frontier Field Diamond Suite.  Party Ice Rentals are $2,500 and include the following: 75 minutes of ice time; Skate rentals; $1,000 towards the purchase of a food & beverage package.

Visit www.frozenfrontier2013.com and click on the Ice Rentals option to book your spot by completing the forms provided.  A Frozen Frontier representative will contact you to book and confirm your party. Parties will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that space is limited and selected preferred time slots are not guaranteed. For questions or special needs, please contact Bob Craig at [phone] ext. 3021 or Derek Swanson at [phone] ext. 3036.

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Morning skate at the #FrozenFrontier

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First practice at Frontier Field

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Hitting the ice for the first practice at Frontier Field

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Move in day at Frontier Field. Taking over the Rochester Red Wings locker room.

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Winter weather at the Frozen Frontier at Frontier Field. Setting up to be a picture perfect #AHLOutdoor game in three days.

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Almost time to hit the ice.

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One week away! Ice painting has begun.

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MORE PLAYERS ADDED TO AMERKS-SABRES ALUMNI GAME LINEUP AT FROZEN FRONTIER

(Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Americans announced today that more players have been added to the lineup for the Sabres vs. Amerks Alumni Game at the Greater Rochester Area Honda Dealers Frozen Frontier presented by Labatt. The Alumni Game, which is part of the 10-day outdoor hockey festival at Frontier Field, is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5:00 p.m.

The following Alumni members have been added to the list of players currently scheduled to participate in the Alumni Game:

Kevyn Adams, Tom Askey, Matthew Barnaby, Mike Hurlbut, Scott McCrory, Jay McKee, Kenton Rein, Craig Rivet, and Richard Shmelik.

These players join the list of Amerks and Sabres Alumni already scheduled to take part in the game, including:

Kevin Bolibruck, Paul Brydges, David Cullen, Randy Cunneyworth, Daryl Drader, Richie Dunn, Dan Frawley, Jody Gage, Danny Gare, Jim Jackson, Yuri Khmylev, Steve Langdon, Grant Ledyard, Ray Maluta, Brad May, Brian McKinnon, Scott Metcalfe, Craig Muni, Scott Nichol, Andrew Peters, Geoff Peters, Rob Ray, Ric Seiling, Darryl Shannon, Derek Smith, Chris Taylor and Jim Wiemer.

More players may be added to the rosters leading up to the event.

Some players will be available for a fan meet-and-greet session prior to the game in the Labatt Blue Zone inside Frontier Field; more information will be available in the near future.

Tickets for the Sabres-Amerks Alumni Game can be purchased for $10 (Limited View), $15 (100 level) or $25 (200 level) and are now available online at FrozenFrontier2013.com. 

Other Amerk and Sabre greats are scheduled to be in attendance at the game but will not play in the game, including Jim Hofford, Gates Orlando, Jim Pettie, Rene Robert and Geordie Robertson.

For more information or to purchase tickets to any event, visit www.frozenfrontier2013.com. 

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OPEN SKATE WITH SANTA ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT THE FROZEN FRONTIER

Three public open skates (7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10 p.m.) announced for Friday, Dec. 20

(Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Red Wings and Rochester Americans jointly announced on Friday, that despite his busy holiday schedule, Santa Claus, and his favorite mascots Spikes and the Moose, will hit the ice at the 2013 Greater Rochester Area Honda Dealers Frozen Frontier presented by Labatt on Friday, Dec. 20 to participate in two open skates at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. A moonlight open skate is also slated for 10 p.m. that night.

Tickets for the 75-minute open skates are $10 for adults, $7 for kids (12 and under) and free for children under three. Both adult and youth skates will be available to rent for $3.

Open skate tickets can be purchased at the Frontier Field Box Office beginning Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., over the phone at [phone], or online at www.FrozenFrontier2013.com.  Please note only 300 tickets will be sold per session.

Refreshments, including hot chocolate, coffee and hot dogs, will be available for participants to purchase.

“These open skates truly make this a community event, allowing even the most novice of ice skaters the ability to get on the rink and participate in the Frozen Frontier,” said Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason. “It allows families and friends to get together before the holidays and share in this really unique experience.”

“The opportunity for families in the community to skate on the ice at the Frozen Frontier is one of the most exciting parts of this event for us,” said Amerks Vice President of Operations Rob Kopacz.  “Whether you’re looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit or are eager to lace up the skates at Frontier Field, the Open Skate with Santa sessions will provide for a great family outing.”

Packages for ice rentals and corporate events are also available and offer the chance to skate on the outdoor ice rink at Frontier Field.  Bring your hockey team out for a practice or game, or utilize a block of ice to create your very own open skate for you and your guests. Open Ice Rentals are available for $1,500 and include the following: 75 minutes of ice time; 30 undated 2014 Red Wings Tickets; 30 undated 2013-14 Amerks Tickets

Those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday party venue or thinking of putting together a great team-building event for the office can take advantage of the Frozen Frontier party package, which comes with ice rental and catering service, allowing skaters to spend time on the ice before enjoying the amenities of a Frontier Field Diamond Suite.  Party Ice Rentals are $2,500 and include the following: 75 minutes of ice time; Skate rentals; $1,000 towards the purchase of a food & beverage package.

Visit www.frozenfrontier2013.com and click on the Ice Rentals option to book your spot by completing the forms provided.  A Frozen Frontier representative will contact you to book and confirm your party. Parties will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that space is limited and selected preferred time slots are not guaranteed. For questions or special needs, please contact Bob Craig at [phone] ext. 3021 or Derek Swanson at [phone] ext. 3036.

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LESS THAN 1,000 SEATS REMAIN FOR AMERKS “FROZEN FRONTIER” GAME ON FRIDAY, DEC. 13

The Rochester Americans and Rochester Red Wings jointly announced today that there are less than 1,000 seats remaining for the outdoor game between the Amerks and Lake Erie Monsters on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:05 p.m. as part of the Greater Rochester Area Honda Dealers Frozen Frontier presented by Labatt.

In addition, the Frontier Field Box Office will officially open for all Frozen Frontier events on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10:00 a.m. The Box Office will be open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“The support that the Rochester community has exhibited for the Frozen Frontier has been outstanding,” said Amerks VP of Business Operations Rob Kopacz. “This event will be truly unique and we’re excited to share it with this city’s great hockey fans.”

“After months of planning, it’s great to see the rink taking shape. With only two weeks until the festival begins, more than ever we are looking forward to hosting so many unique events at our ballpark. No matter what events fans attend, it will certainly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason.

Tickets for the Amerks’ first-ever outdoor game are available for $35 (200 level), $25 (100 level) and $15 (limited view), and can be purchased online at www.FrozenFrontier2013.com. All suite tickets for the Amerks game are sold out and only three suites remain for the RIT men’s game versus Niagara on Saturday, Dec. 14. Suites remain available for all other events.

The Greater Rochester Area Honda Dealers Frozen Frontier presented by Labatt is a 10-day outdoor hockey festival at Frontier Field that will run from Dec. 13-22. Tickets for all events are available at www.FrozenFrontier2013.com. The full schedule of events is below:

Friday, December 13 (7:05 p.m.): Rochester Americans vs. Lake Erie Monsters

Saturday, December 14 (12:00 p.m.): RIT Tigers (women) vs. Clarkson Golden Knights

Saturday, December 14 (7:00 p.m.): RIT Tigers (men) vs. Niagara Purple Eagles

Sunday, December 15 (12:00 p.m.): Nazareth Golden Flyers vs. Geneseo Knights

Sunday, December 15 (2:30 p.m.): Buffalo Junior Sabres vs. St. Michael’s Buzzers

Sunday, December 15 (5:00 p.m.): Sabres/Amerks Alumni Game

Friday, December 20 (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.): Labatt Blue 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament

Saturday, December 21: Section V Rivalry Day o 11:00 am: Canandaigua vs. Victor o 1:00 pm: Hilton vs. Irondequoit o 3:00 pm: McQuaid vs. St. Joe’s (Section VI) o 5:00 pm: Webster Schroeder vs. Webster Thomas o 7:00 pm. Pittsford vs. Fairport 

Sunday, December 22: Section V Rivalry Day o 11:00 am: Churchville vs. Batavia o 1:00 pm: Brockport vs. Batavia Notre Dame o 3:00 pm: Brighton vs. Spencerport o 5:00 pm: Greece Thunder vs. Greece Lightning o 7:00 pm: Gates-Chili vs. Penfield

Packages for ice rentals and corporate events are both available and offer the chance to skate on the outdoor ice rink at Frontier Field. Bring your hockey team out for a practice or game, or utilize a block of ice to create your very own open skate for you and your guests. Open Ice Rentals are available for $1,500 and include the following: 75 minutes of ice time; 30 undated 2014 Red Wings Tickets; 30 undated 2013-14 Amerks Tickets

Those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday party venue or thinking of putting together a great team-building event for the office can take advantage of the Frozen Frontier party package, which comes with ice rental and catering service, allowing skaters to spend time on the ice before enjoying the amenities of a Frontier Field Diamond Suite. Party Ice Rentals are $2,500 and include the following: 75 minutes of ice time; Skate rentals; $1,000 towards the purchase of a food & beverage package.

Visit www.frozenfrontier2013.com and click on the Ice Rentals option to book your spot by completing the forms provided. A Frozen Frontier representative will contact you to book and confirm your party. Parties will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that space is limited and selected preferred time slots are not guaranteed. For questions or special needs, please contact Bob Craig at [phone] ext. 3021 or Derek Swanson at [phone] ext. 3036.

There are still slots available for the Labatt Blue Frozen Frontier Pond Hockey Tournament, a three-on-three competition, which is slated for Friday, Dec. 20 from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The tournament consists of four divisions with eight teams per division. Each team is guaranteed three games. Teams interested in participating can visit www.highfallshockey.com and register through Dec. 6, or until divisions are filled.  The registration fee is $500 per team.

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Fresh snow at the Frozen Frontier - We're just 18 days away!

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Boards are starting to go up!