ANNUAL “MEET THE PLAYERS” PARTY AT THE DISTILLERY SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 14

Meet this year's team, win great prizes and take advantage of food and drink specials

Oct 1, 2025

The Rochester Americans and The Distillery, a longtime sponsor of the Amerks, will host the annual “Meet the Players” party at the restaurant’s Mt. Hope location on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. as a kick-off to the 2025-26 American Hockey League season.  

 

“We’re excited to usher in our 70^th anniversary season of Amerks hockey with our annual Meet the Players party,” said Amerks Vice President of Business Operations Chad Buck. “We’re thrilled to begin what is sure to be a special season with an event we look forward to each year by spending time with the great hockey fans who are always so supportive.”

 

Amerks head coach Michael Leone and the players will be on hand at the event to meet fans and sign autographs. The Distillery will offer food and drink specials as part of an extended happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., including $10 chicken street tacos, an assortment of seasonal drink and beer specials, and $8 appetizers after 8 p.m. Fans will also have the chance to win great prizes from the Amerks and Distillery.

 

“The Distillery is excited to again host the Amerks Meet the Players Party”, said Peter Psyllos, President and CEO of The Distillery. “We wish the Amerks the best of luck for a successful season.”

 

The Distillery and the Amerks have once again teamed up to bring fans the Eats and Seats package again this year, providing Amerks tickets paired with a gift card from The Distillery. This popular package, which includes a best available lower-level ticket and $20 gift card to The Distillery, can be purchased for just $35 at www.amerks.com/eatsnseats.   

 

The Distillery is located at 1142 Mt. Hope Avenue in Rochester.

 

Rochester opens its historic 70^th American Hockey League season at home on Friday, Oct. 10 when they host the Toronto Marlies at The Blue Cross Arena. Season Ticket Memberships for the 2025-26 season, which start as low as $19 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.