Amerks will celebrate the life of Calder Cup Champion Scott Metcalfe
Metcalfe, an Amerks Hall of Famer and Calder Cup Champion, died suddenly last week at 58 years old. He played nine seasons with Rochester and was a member of the Calder Cup Championship team in 1996.
Friday is the 29th anniversary of the 1996 championship. The community is invited to the celebration of life, which will feature words from Metcalfe's family and former teammates.
The celebration of life will be held at Blue Cross Arena Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Amerks fans are encouraged to donate to a GoFundMe to support Metcalfe's family and legacy.
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