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55 HOCKEY TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN THIS WEEKEND’SROCHESTER RUMBLE TOURNAMENT AT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX

3/9/2023

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Rochester, NY, March 9, 2023 - The Annual Rochester Rumble youth hockey tournament, produced by MYHockey Tournaments, is set to take place this weekend at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. 

The event will bring over 2,000 players and family members to Monroe County for the three-day event. In total, 55 teams will compete, representing IL, MA, MD, MI, NY, OH, NJ, PA, TX, VA, and the province of Ontario.

“MyHockey Tournaments is a longtime partner of the Iceplex, and one of the premier tournament organizers in North America,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. “As their final event of this season approaches, we’d like to thank them for choosing Rochester as a host community, as well as wish all participants the best of luck as they compete this weekend.”

The Rochester Rumble will be the sixth event hosted by MYHockey Tournaments at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex this year. Over the course of the 2022-23 hockey season, these six events have generated an estimated $6.3 million dollars of economic impact to Monroe County. 


Tournament Dates & Times
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Friday, March 10th: 12:30pm to 10:30pm
Saturday, March 11th: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, March 12th: 7:00am to 3:30pm


Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, NY 14623
www.billgraysiceplex.com


Full Event Information
https://www.myhockeytournaments.com/locations/rochester/rochester-rumble

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MONROE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE CORPORATION SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR NEW RESTAURANT OPERATIONS PARTNER

2/20/2023

 
Monroe Community Sports Centre Corporation’s (currently named Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex) Executive Director Christopher Woodworth, officially announced a Request for Proposals (RFP), for a new operator of the sports and entertainment facility’s restaurant and bar.

Built in 1998, MCSCC has seen substantial growth over the last decade, and is now seeking a new restaurant partner to support its vision and growth as one of the premier multi-use sports and entertainment centers in North America. 

Through its industry leading operational model, world class amenities, and central location in the Northeast United States, MCSCC has become a highly sought after location for hosting large scale events—contributing to its annual foot traffic of 1.7 million visitors.  Unlike seasonal sports and entertainment facilities, MCSCC’s programming, partners, and events, results in a unique opportunity of 360 operational days each year.

“Our facility has seen significant growth in the last year, and our team has many exciting new initiatives that will be launching in the coming months,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of MCSCC. “This is a very exciting time for us, and an amazing opportunity for the addition of a new partner to join us, as we continue to grow in the coming years.”

Full information regarding this opportunity, including the formal RFP document request,please visit www.mcscc.co.

ROCHESTER CUP CHALLENGE YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT IS AN INDICATOR THAT SPORTS TOURISM FROM CANADA IS COMING BACK STRONG

2/2/2023

 
February 2, 2023 [Rochester, NY] The 3rd Annual Rochester Cup Challenge youth hockey tournament, produced by Gene Harrington Tournaments, is set to take place this weekend at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. Over 1,600 players and family members will be converging on Rochester, from 42 teams across the US and Canada, representing CO, CT, OH, MA, NY, NJ, PA, WV, ON and QC.

In total, 13 teams from Ontario, and 1 from Quebec will be participating in this event—more than any tournament that has taken place in Rochester since the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Rochester Cup Challenge is a clear indicator that sports tourism from our northern friends is coming back strong,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. “While ice hockey tournaments have seen an incredible rebound from the effects of COVID, participation from Canadian teams has been lagging. The strong showing of teams from Canada for this event is a sign that we will soon see an influx of teams from Canada at sporting events in the North Eastern United States.”

Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the Rochester Cup Challenge will generate $538,896 in direct visitor spending and $371,106 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact of $910,002.

Dates & Times
Friday, February 3rd: 7:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday, February 4th: 7:00am to 10:30pm
Sunday, February 5rd: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, NY 14623

Full Event Information
https://nahockey.com/rochester-cup-challenge-details

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ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the campus of Monroe Community College. It features four NHL-sized ice rinks featuring Chick-fil-A Arena which hosts over 2,000. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves over 1.7 million visitors annually. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623. 

ROCHESTER BORDER BATTLE DRAWS NATIONAL YOUTH HOCKEY TEAMS THIS WEEKEND

1/20/2023

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The Annual Rochester Border Battle youth hockey tournament, produced by SuperSeries AAA Elite Hockey Tournaments, is set to take place this weekend at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex and will bring in over 1,000 ice hockey players and family members into Monroe County. In total, 18 teams representing CA, CT, FL, OH, NJ, NY and SC will compete in the three day event.

Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the Rochester Border Battle will generate $393,3337 in direct visitor spending and $266,612 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact of $659,950.

One local youth hockey team is playing for a cause this weekend, running a ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Rochester based team, ROCO Bantam Minor AAA will have a raffle, and sell “I Fight For” signs for guests to place on the wall of hope at the Iceplex. ​

Dates & Times
Friday, January 20th: 8:00am to 8:30pm
Saturday, January 21st: 8:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday, January 22nd: 7:00am to 2:30pm


Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta TL RD
Rochester, NY 14623


Full Event Information
https://www.superseriesaaa.com/22-23-rochester-bb


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Annual Myhockey empire state cup kicks off this weekend

1/11/2023

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The Annual Empire State Cup youth hockey tournament, produced by MYHockey Tournaments, is set to take place this weekend at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex and will bring in over 2,000 ice hockey players and family members into Monroe County. In total, 63 teams will compete in the three-day event, representing CT, DE, FL, MD, PA, NJ, NY and the province of Ontario, Canada.​

Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the Empire State Cup will generate $925,806 in direct visitor spending and $619,806 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact to Monroe County of $1,574,837.

To date, the Empire State Cup is the tenth tournament in the Iceplex’s hockey tournament season, which features 20 large-scale events that will take place through June of 2023. Thus far, tournaments hosted at the Iceplex have generated over $12 million in economic impact and 13,464 contracted hotel room nights. 

“Building relationships with key tournament organizers in the hockey industry continues to help us not only grow as a facility, but as a community,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of the Iceplex. “Over the course of the year, the Iceplex host’s six annual MYHockey Tournaments. Families and athletes have become fond of our community and its many amenities, and look forward to making Rochester a tournament destination within their hockey season.”
 
Dates & Times
Saturday, January 14th: 8:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday, January 15th: 7:00am to 11:30pm
Monday, January 16th: 7:00am to 3:45pm


Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, NY 14623

www.billgraysiceplex.com



Full Event Information
https://myhockeytournaments.com/locations/rochester/empire-state-cup 


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ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the 
campus of Monroe Community College. It features four NHL-sized ice rinks, Chick-fil-A Arena hosting 2,200 seats.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves over 1.7 million visitors annually. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Rochester, NY 14623. 

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United States Hockey League (USHL) Hosts 2nd Annual USHL American Cup Powered by Wegmans in Rochester, N.Y. December 1-4, 2022

12/1/2022

 
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Thursday, December 1, 2022 – The United States Hockey League (USHL) is bringing the top junior hockey in the nation to Rochester for the 2nd annual USHL American Cup Powered by Wegmans from December 1-4 at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex and Rochester Ice Center. The USHL is proud to partner with Wegmans to put on this specialty event, which features a pair of regular season USHL games, in addition to a three day youth hockey tournament.
 
The USHL is the only Tier I Junior Hockey League in the United States and is composed of the best 16 to 20-year old hockey players from across the globe. When the USHL comes to Rochester, it will bring with it the Green Bay Gamblers and Youngstown Phantoms, two of the League's 16 Member Clubs. The Phantoms enter the game with four NHL Draft selections including James Fisher (Columbus Blue Jackets, 2022, Round 7, #203) and Reese Laubach (San Jose Sharks, 2022, Round 7, #217) as well as Shane Lachance (Edmonton Oilers, 2021, Round 6, #186) and Tomas Machu (New York Islanders, 2021, Round 7, #221) while the Gamblers have Seattle Kraken prospect Barrett Hall (2022, Round 6, #164) on their roster
 
Youth and amateur sporting events, including the large number of hockey tournaments that Rochester hosts annually, play an important role in the overall economic impact of the tourism and hospitality industry in Monroe County. Prior to the pandemic, the economic impact of the tourism industry in Monroe County exceeded $1 billion, and was responsible for more than 20,000 jobs. In 2021 (most recently available data), the economic impact of tourism in Monroe County totaled more than $994 million, indicating a near total recovery for the industry following the pandemic.

Sports tourism, including events like the USHL American Cup, play an integral role in the growth of the tourism and hospitality industry in Monroe County. These events bring scores of athletes and fans to Monroe County. These visitors will in turn stay at local hotels, spend money at area restaurants and shops, utilize local services and much more.

It is estimated that the USHL American Cup will generate $725,165 in direct visitor spending, with a total economic impact of $1,245,564, according to Tourism Economics Event Impact Calculator.
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“The United States Hockey League is the premier Junior Hockey League in the United States, with many of their players advancing to the highest levels of ice hockey in the World”, said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. “It is truly an honor for Rochester to host this event, but is a great opportunity of fans of the game to witness two of the USHL teams compete in regular season games, as these are the future stars of the game of ice hockey.”

“We’re honored to welcome these athletes to our community to showcase their talents over the next several days,” said Don Jeffries, President & CEO Visit Rochester.  “I encourage locals and visitors alike to come out and watch these elite athletes compete in Rochester.”
 
USHL games are scheduled for December 1 and 2. Don't miss a second of the action and be sure to secure your seat today at www.billgraysiceplex.com.  Advance tickets are $15.00, and also available at the door for $18 until sold out. All sales are final with no refunds.
 
Event Highlights
  • Green Bay Gamblers vs Youngstown Phantoms, December 1, 2022, Game Starts: 7:30PM EST, Doors Open 6:30pm.
  • Youngstown Phantoms vs Green Bay Gamblers December 2, 2022, Game Starts 7:30PM EST, Doors Open 6:30pm.
  • American Cup Powered By Wegmans will feature a youth hockey tournament with 30 teams at the 14U, 15U, 16U and 18U levels.
 
ABOUT VISIT ROCHESTER
Visit Rochester is the official tourism promotion agency for Greater Rochester and Monroe County. Visit Rochester is a membership organization with over 400 members representing, lodging, retail, restaurants, services, and community organizations. Working together with our members and partners, our mission is to sell and market Greater Rochester as a preferred destination in order to grow and maximize visitor spending and to enhance the economy. The economic impact of the tourism and hospitality industry in Monroe County is more than $1 Billion, and supports nearly 20,000 jobs. To learn more go to visitrochester.com. 
 
ABOUT USHL
The United States Hockey League and its member clubs are committed to being the leading amateur athlete development league in the world. The USHL aspires to develop elite players, students, coaches, referees, hockey staff and business personnel, helping them become the best players, professionals and people they can be. The USHL is committed to being a leader in the hockey world and in the communities in which its member teams reside.
 
ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the campus of Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. The venue features four NHL-sized ice rinks and one 1,750-seat arena and a restaurant and tap room.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves 1.7 million visitors annually. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road, Rochester, NY 14623.

ROCHESTER BORDER BATTLE DRAWS HOCKEY TEAMS FROM ACROSS THE US AND CANADA TO THE ICEPLEX THIS WEEKEND

11/11/2022

 
The Annual Rochester Border Battle youth hockey tournament, produced by SuperSeries AAA Elite Hockey Tournaments, is set to take place this weekend at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex and will bring in over 1,000 ice hockey players and family members into Monroe County. In total, 33 teams representing CT, MA, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, and PA will compete in the three day event.
 
Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the Empire State Showdown will generate $716,270 in direct visitor spending and $454,432 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact of $1,170,732.
 
The Rochester Border Battle is the sixth tournament in the Iceplex’s hockey tournament season, which features 20 large-scale events that will take place through June of 2023. To date, the Iceplex’s hosted tournaments have generated an estimated $7.79 million in economic impact for Monroe County, and over 8,593 hotel room night bookings. 
 
Dates & Times
Friday, November 11th: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday, November 12th: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, November 13th: 7:00am to 3:00pm
 
Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta TL RD
Rochester, NY 14623
 
Full Event Information
www.superseriesaaa.com/rochester-border-battle 

NATION’S LARGEST GIRLS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT DRAWS THOUSANDS OF VISITORS TO ROCHESTER THIS WEEKEND

11/3/2022

 
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Rochester, NY - More than 5,000 attendees and athletes will visit Rochester this weekend at local hockey facilities across the county, including—Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. Rochester will play host to Premier Ice Prospects Roc City Girls Fest (November 4-6), featuring 12 divisions and 126 teams. 

Premier Ice Prospects, in collaboration with NewEdge Hockey Development Academy and Pure Hockey, will be hosting the Pure Hockey Skills Competition on Thursday 11/3 from 5:30pm-8:30pm for all Roc City Girls Fest participants. Each player will be able to test their skills in various categories such as: speed, agility, and shooting.

“We are thrilled to continue hosting this event in the Rochester area year after year,” said Brian Oliver, Tournament Director for Roc City Girls Fest. “Rochester’s hockey community has a long history and has become a hotbed for girls hockey in North America, fitting our vision of showcasing girls hockey on the national stage.”

“Sports tourism and events like the Roc City Girls Fest play an important role in the vitality of the tourism and hospitality industry in Monroe County” said Don Jeffries, President & CEO, Visit Rochester. “Visitors to Rochester, for sports tournaments and events, will stay in local hotels, dine in our restaurants and spend their free time at area attractions. We’re thrilled to welcome athletes and spectators to Rochester for this event.”  

“Participation of girls in ice hockey has grown significantly in recent years, and Rochester has become the hot bed of girls hockey in the United States, and Premier Ice Prospects has played an integral role in each of these cases,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex. “We thank the entire Premier team for their dedication to supporting the female athlete, and for selecting Rochester as the host community for what has become the most storied event in the world of girls ice hockey.”
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Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the ROC City Girls Fest will generate $2,026,915 in direct visitor spending and $1,365,627 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact of $3,392,542.

Premier Ice Prospects ROC City Girls Fest
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When: November 4-6
​Where: Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex, Lakeshore Hockey and Sports Center, Rochester Ice Center, Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, Tuttle North Ice Arena, Webster Ice Arena, Genesee Valley Sports Complex, Gene Polisseni Center, Scottsville Ice Arena, Paul Louis Arena
Media Contact: Paul Maciejewski, Paul@premiericeprospects.com

Location
Event Headquarters
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, NY 14623
 
Full Event Information
roc-city-girls-fest.premiericeprospects.com

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ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the campus of Monroe Community College. It features four NHL-sized ice rinks, one 2,000 seat arena.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves over 1.7 million visitors annually. Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623. 

ABOUT PREMIER ICE PROSPECTS
​Premier Ice Prospects was created with a passion and focus to provide female players the MOST Premier experiences and exposure opportunities. Director of Girls' Hockey, Kathy Pippy and her team have worked with hundreds of NCAA D1 and US & Canadian National team players over the past 15 years.  Their passionate leadership, along with the best relationships in the game, will continue to guide the current and future prospects to the next level.

United States Hockey League (USHL) Hosts 2nd Annual USHL American Cup Powered by Wegmans in Rochester, N.Y. December 1-4, 2022

10/20/2022

 
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The United States Hockey League (USHL) is bringing the top junior hockey in the nation to Rochester for the 2nd annual USHL American Cup Powered by Wegmans from December 1-4 at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex and Rochester Ice Center. The USHL is proud to partner with Wegmans, a local grocery chain, to put on this specialty event, which features a pair of regular season USHL games and a youth hockey tournament. 

The USHL is the only Tier I Junior Hockey league in the United States and is composed of the best 16- to 20-year old hockey players from across the globe. When the USHL comes to Rochester, it will bring with it the Green Bay Gamblers and Youngstown Phantoms, two of the League's 16 Member Clubs. The Phantoms enter the game with four NHL Draft selections including James Fisher (Columbus Blue Jackets, 2022, Round 7, #203) and Reese Laubach (San Jose Sharks, 2022, Round 7, #217) as well as Shane Lachance (Edmonton Oilers, 2021, Round 6, #186) and Tomas Machu (New York Islanders, 2021, Round 7, #221) while the Gamblers have Seattle Kraken prospect Barrett Hall (2022, Round 6, #164) on their roster. 

USHL games are scheduled for December 1 and 2. Don't miss a second of the action and be sure to secure your seat today at www.billgraysiceplex.com.  Advance tickets are $15.00, and also available at the door for $18 until sold out. All sales are final with no refunds. ​

Event Highlights: 

  • Green Bay Gamblers vs Youngstown Phantoms, December 1, 2022, Game Starts: 7:30PM EST, Doors Open 6:30pm.
  • Youngstown Phantoms vs Green Bay Gamblers December 2, 2022, Game Starts 7:30PM EST, Doors Open 6:30pm.
  • American Cup Powered By Wegmans will feature a youth hockey tournament with teams at the 14U, 15U, 16U and 18U levels

MEDIA INFORMATION & CONTACTS
United States Hockey League
Frank Butler, Director of Player Personnel, butler@ushl.com
Brent Meske, Director of Media and Communications meske@ushl.com
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex
Christopher Woodworth, Executive Director, chris@billgraysiceplex.com


ABOUT USHL

The United States Hockey League and its member clubs are committed to being the leading amateur athlete development league in the world. The USHL aspires to develop elite players, students, coaches, referees, hockey staff and business personnel, helping them become the best players, professionals and people they can be. The USHL is committed to being a leader in the hockey world and in the communities in which its member teams reside. 


ABOUT WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS
Wegmans is a regional supermarket chain with 109 stores: 50 in New York, 17 in Pennsylvania, 9 in New Jersey, 15 in Virginia, 8 in Maryland, 6 in Massachusetts and 4 in North Carolina. Wegmans is a family company, founded in 1916, headquartered in Rochester, N.Y.

ABOUT BILL GRAY’S REGIONAL ICEPLEX
Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is a 176,000 square foot multi-use sports facility located on the campus of Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. The venue features four NHL-sized ice rinks and one 1,750-seat arena and a restaurant and tap room.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex serves 1.7 million visitors annually, driving over $20 million dollars of economic impact to Monroe County.  Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex is located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623.


ANNUAL MYHOCKEY EMPIRE STATE SHOWDOWN KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND

10/20/2022

 
The Annual Empire State Showdown youth hockey tournament, produced by MYHockey Tournaments, is set to take place this weekend at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex bringing over 1,000 ice hockey players and family members into Monroe County. In total, 38 teams representing MI, NY, VA and PA will compete in the three day event.

Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the Empire State Showdown will generate $538,667 in direct visitor spending, $371,834 in indirect spending, for a total economic impact of $910,503.

The Empire State Showdown is the fourth tournament in the Iceplex’s hockey tournament season, which features 20 large-scale events occurring through June of 2023. To date, the Iceplex’s hosted tournaments have generated over $2.6 million in economic impact and over 3,600 hotel room nights. 
 “Building relationships with key tournament organizers in the hockey industry continues to help us not only grow as a facility, but as a community,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of the Iceplex. “Over the course of the year, the Iceplex hosts six annual MYHockey Tournaments. Families and athletes have become accustomed to our region and look forward to staying in our area when they are in town for these events.”
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Dates & Times
Friday, October 21st: 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday, October 22nd: 7:00am to 11:30pm
Sunday, October 23rd: 7:00am to 3:45pm

Location
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta TL RD
Rochester, NY 14623

Full Event Information
https://myhockeytournaments.com/locations/rochester/empire-state-showdown 
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