ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Tonight, the Rochester Amerks open their 70th season at home. There's a lot going on leading up to puck drop as hockey fans flood downtown.

The celebration kicks off at 4 pm with The Roc the Block Party featuring food, games, face painting, and more. The first 2,500 fans who show up will get a commemorative 70th anniversary Amerks magnet set.

For the 70th anniversary season, the team will pay tribute to the past, wearing the first of six specialty throwback jerseys, specific to each decade in team history. Tonight, it's a nod to the early days of the franchise with sweaters inspired by the 1950s. The Jerseys will later be auctioned off to support the American Diabetes Association.

Andrew Mossbrooks with the Amerks says Rochesterians are always supportive of thei

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