ANNUAL MILITARY SALUTE NIGHT SET FOR NOV. 14
Amerks offering all active or retired service members complimentary tickets to the game
Nov 9, 2026The Rochester Americans are hosting their annual Military Salute Night, presented by NBT Bank supporting Veterans Outreach Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 when the Amerks take on the Laval Rocket at 5:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial.
“The men and women who have served our country have earned our respect, our gratitude and our continued support,” said NBT Bank Regional President Tim Brown. “That's why NBT Bank is proud to stand alongside the Rochester Americans and Veterans Outreach Center in recognizing local veterans and helping ensure they have the resources and support they deserve.”
"We are proud to partner with the Rochester Americans, an organization that actively supports the future success of veterans here in Rochester," Veterans Outreach Center Executive Director & U.S. Army veteran Laura Heltz said. "Through their Military Salute event and ongoing commitment to this community, the Rochester Americans continue to show their dedication to those who served our country. We look forward to joining them for another memorable event."
“We’re honored to host our annual Military Salute Night in partnership with NBT Bank and Veterans Outreach Center,” said Amerks Vice President of Business Operations Chad Buck. “This is an event we take tremendous pride in hosting each year as it gives us another opportunity to show our immense gratitude for the brave men and women in our community and abroad who have served or are currently serving our country.”
Before the game, the first 1,500 fans will receive miniature handheld U.S. flags while an additional 2,000 Amerks embroidered canvas keychains will also be distributed upon entry.
The Amerks will wear special jerseys inspired by the U.S. Air Force along with matching socks as a tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase the one-of-a-kind, game-worn jerseys through an online auction on DASH, a sports-focused online auction platform and partner of the Rochester Americans.
To access the auction, visit www.amerks.com/auction or text “DASH” to 66866, click on the download link and install DASH on your mobile device. Fans can then create their own personal profile and select the Amerks as their favorite team to start bidding.
The auction opened this morning at 10 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. Winners will be contacted directly. Proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Veterans Outreach Center.
The Amerks are offering all United States Military Veterans, Retired, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service members one complimentary ticket to the game. Veterans and Military Members can pick up their tickets for the game at Veterans Outreach Center, located at 447 South Ave. in downtown Rochester.
Fans can show their support by choosing from one of four Military Salute Donation Packs to help provide tickets to families of active or retired Military Members for the game on Saturday, Nov. 14. Packages range in price from $100 to $1,000 and include in-game recognition on the videoboard as well as team-signed merchandise. Packages can be purchased up until Friday, Nov. 13 with all tickets being donated back to Veterans Outreach Center.
At 2 p.m., the Flower City Warriors will face-off against the Hershey Eagles in an exhibition game featuring teams comprised of both active and retired military veterans. Forged by a mutual connection through the game of hockey, both organizations were formed to enhance veteran engagement and foster camaraderie across the military community in support of veterans returning to civilian life.
Veterans Outreach Center is again the season-long sponsor of the Amerks “Hometown Heroes” program, which provides a pair of complimentary tickets to a United States Military Veteran, Retired, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service member as well as any law enforcement officials, first responders, fire fighters and EMS personnel at every home game.
Amerks 2026-27 single-game tickets start at just $10 while Season Ticket Memberships, 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 NBT Bank
NBT Bank offers personal banking, business banking and wealth management services from locations in seven states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut. The bank and its parent company, NBT Bancorp Inc., are headquartered in Norwich, NY. NBT Bancorp had assets of $16.39 billion as of September 30, 2026, and is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol NBTB. More information about NBT is available online at www.nbtbank.com. Member FDIC.
About Veterans Outreach Center
Founded in 1973 by returning Vietnam War veterans, Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) is the nation’s oldest community-based non-profit dedicated to serving veterans and their families. Our mission is to serve veterans with compassion and advocate for all who have worn our nation’s uniform so they can RISE and live life to the fullest. VOC provides a comprehensive portfolio of free resources designed to build veteran success, including workforce development, residential services, legal support, wellness programs, and more. For more information, visit www.vocroc.org or call 585.546.1081.