3rd Annual Kyle’s SlapShot Challenge Tournament & Festival Raises Funds for Golisano Children’s Hospital

Fairport, NY – The 3rd Annual Kyle’s SlapShot Challenge Tournament & Festival hit the ice at Fairport’s Rochester Ice Center on August 5, 2023, delivering a winning combination of hockey excitement, entertainment, and charitable support.

Over 250 junior Amerks players battled it out in action-packed 3v3 games, showcasing their skills and teamwork throughout the day. The festival atmosphere extended beyond the rink, offering lively Hockey Games, live music from local bands, tasty bites from Food Trucks, and a refreshing Beer Tent.

As sticks clashed and cheers echoed, the event achieved more than thrilling play; it rallied the community to contribute to the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The festival’s success was measured not just in goals scored but in the generosity shown by attendees.

A standout moment was the charity hockey game, the Rochester Charity Cup, organized by hockeybuddies.org as part of the larger event. Local hockey stars of the past, present, and future joined forces on the ice, displaying their prowess for a charitable cause.

The 3rd Annual Kyle’s SlapShot Challenge Tournament & Festival, driven by the Rochester Jr. Americans, showcased the heart of hockey and community giving. In the end, it wasn’t just about the final score, but about the positive impact on the Golisano Children’s Hospital and the lasting sense of unity within the local hockey scene.