North Division Showdown: Amerks Set to Clash With Marlies in Opening Round

The playoff beard is officially back in the Flower City.

It came down to the wire, but the Rochester Americans have officially punched their ticket to the Calder Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. After a hard-fought 5-4 overtime battle against the Hershey Bears in the season finale, the Amerks locked up the fifth and final seed in the North Division.

Now, the real season begins. Rochester is set to face a familiar foe in the Toronto Marlies for a high-stakes, best-of-three play-in series. Under second-year head coach Michael Leone, this squad is looking to make some noise and prove that their regular-season resilience translates to postseason success.

Round 1: The Schedule

Because Toronto finished as the fourth seed, they hold home-ice advantage for this short series. The Amerks will need to steal one on the road or defend the 585 with everything they’ve got to advance.

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Playoff Hockey at Blue Cross Arena

There is nothing quite like playoff atmosphere in downtown Rochester. The Amerks have confirmed that Game 2 will be the guaranteed home stand on Friday, April 24.

To get the faithful faithful fired up, the team is hosting a Pregame Happy Hour sponsored by Genesee Brewery. Fans 21 and older can head to the Genesee Brew House inside the arena atrium for $5 specials on 12-ounce beers right up until puck drop.

Ticket Information

If you want to be part of the sea of red, white, and blue, you’ll need to move fast. Tickets for the opening round go on sale Monday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m.

• Price Range: $20 – $42
• Where to Buy: Amerks.com/playoffs or the Blue Cross Arena Box Office.

The Amerks have a storied 70-year history with 51 playoff appearances to their name. This week, they look to add another chapter. See you at the Blue Cross.