AMERKS READING POWER PLAY PROGRAM RETURNS FOR 21ST SEASON IN 2026-27
New season of popular reading program kicks off at Fairport Public Library on Monday, Nov. 2
Oct 15, 2026The Rochester Americans and the Monroe County Library System are once again partnering to provide the “Reading Power Play,” which teams Amerks players with local public librarians in support of reading. The popular program returns for its remarkable 21st season in 2026-27 and is presented exclusively by CooperVision.
This year’s program, featuring eight events, kicks off on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairport Public Library with a visit from Amerks forward and reigning AHL Man of the Year Riley Fiddler-Schultz.
“Reading opens doors to discovery, opportunity, and lifelong learning,” said Steven Robins, President, Americas, CooperVision. “As a company dedicated to helping people see their best, we are honored to support the Reading Power Play program and its impact on children across our community. Together with the Rochester Americans and Monroe County Library System, we’re helping young readers strengthen important skills, broaden their perspectives, and imagine what’s possible for their futures.”
"The Reading Power Play series is one of our most cherished community events,” said Monroe County Library System Associate Director, Jennifer Smathers. “Great partnerships create exciting possibilities, and our partnership with the Rochester Americans does just that. By bringing together the energy of hockey and the power of reading, we can show children that the athletes they cheer for are readers, too. Positive role models can help make reading exciting, build a culture of literacy, and inspire children to see themselves as lifelong readers.”
The Reading Power Play involves Amerks players stopping by local libraries, reading to kids and giving a brief hockey demonstration while also discussing the importance of reading. Each appearance also features a raffle and an autograph session by the visiting player and The Moose as well as complimentary ticket offer for each youth in attendance. Fans can claim up to one free ticket to any remaining 2026-27 Amerks regular-season home game of their choice with additional tickets available at a discounted rate by visiting www.amerks.com/read.
In keeping with tradition, the Amerks will select two grand-prize winners that will win suite tickets to Rochester’s home game on Sunday, Feb. 21 against the Utica Comets at 3:05 p.m. The two winners and their families will be treated to a full game-night experience with an assortment of food and beverage options, courtesy of CooperVision. Along with attending the game in a suite, the two winners will drop the puck in a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game and be recognized for their achievements.
Using the hat trick as an educational incentive, youth participants fill out a form for every three books they read, which then qualifies them for an entry into the grand prize drawing. Entry forms are available for pick-up at all Monroe County Library System member libraries as well as Member Services during all Amerks home games. Participants must return the forms to their respective libraries or at Member Services by the completion of the program in order to be eligible for the drawing.
The Reading Power Play runs from Monday, Nov. 2 to Monday, Jan. 25. A complete reading program schedule is available online at www.amerks.com/readingpowerplay.
For more information on the reading program or other community events, please contact the Amerks Public Relations department at (585) 454-5335.
Season Ticket Memberships for the 2026-27 season, which start as low as $22 per game, are on sale now and come with several Members-only perks and benefits. Full and Half Season Membership options are also available. For more information on Amerks Season Tickets or to sign up today, call 585-454-5335 or visit www.amerks.com/memberships.
About CooperVision
CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), is a global leader in contact lens innovation, dedicated to advancing vision at every stage of life. The company offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of soft and specialty contact lenses—including daily disposable, two-week and monthly options—with high-performance materials and optics across spherical, toric, and multifocal designs. With a strong heritage of addressing complex vision challenges such as childhood myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and irregular corneas, CooperVision combines purposeful research and development, state of the art manufacturing, and deep practitioner partnerships to deliver clinically advanced solutions. Decades of experience and insight continue to shape the eye care profession and create meaningful advantages for both practitioners and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
About CooperCompanies
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on helping people experience life’s beautiful moments through its two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, helping to improve the way people see each day. CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 15,000, sells products in over 130 countries, and positively impacts over fifty million lives each year. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.