AMERKS SIGN ALEX KILE TO AHL CONTRACT FOR 2017-18 SEASON

The Rochester Americans announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forward Alex Kile on an American Hockey League contract for the 2017-18 season. Kile will join the Amerks for the remainder of this season on an Amateur Tryout (ATO).

Kile, 22, recently completed a four-year collegiate career at the University of Michigan (Big-10), recording 14 points (7+7) and 21 penalty minutes in 28 games this season while serving as team captain for the Wolverines.

During the 2015-16 season, the 6-foot-0, 193-pound forward helped Michigan capture its first Big-10 Tournament Championship in school history. As a junior, he had a breakout season, establishing career-highs in every offensive category, including goals (16), assists (18), and points (34) while finishing fourth among all Michigan skaters in overall scoring.

The Troy, Mich. native, finished his four-year career at the University of Michigan with 80 points (40+40) and 78 penalty minutes in 130 games with the Wolverines.

Amerks Season Ticket Memberships for the 2017-18 season, which start as low as just $12 per game, are on-sale now. The Amerks are also offering a variety of partial plans, including Half-Season Memberships and Flex Season Memberships with vouchers good for best available seating to any home game. All memberships are up to 40% off Box Office day of game pricing. For more information, visit www.amerks.com/seasontickets or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.