Syracuse Crunch Announces Details of Uncle Bob's Self Storage 'Uncle of the Year' Contest

March 14, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release

Syracuse, NY (March 14, 2012) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today the details of the Uncle Bob's Self Storage 'Uncle of the Year' contest.

During the month of March, fans will have the opportunity to nominate their favorite uncle for the Uncle Bob's Self Storage 'Uncle of the Year' award. To submit a nomination, fans must write an essay of up to 250 words (nomination form attached) giving reasons why they think their uncle should be selected as the Uncle Bob's Self Storage 'Uncle of the Year'.

A panel of judges consisting of Uncle Bob's Self Storage staff members, as well as Crunch players, will review the entries and select a winner. The winner will be announced in an on-ice presentation at the Crunch's home game on Wednesday, April 4 vs. the Binghamton Senators. The winning uncle will receive a 10-pack of ticket vouchers for the 2012-13 season, team-autographed stick and a prize pack, compliments of Uncle Bob's Self Storage.

Fans can submit their essays in person at all remaining Crunch home games through the end of March at the Roberts Furniture Office Concepts Guest Services table, located on the second floor concourse outside Crunch room 243, or by emailing Todd Cross at tcross@syracusecrunch.com.

With four locations in Central New York - Cicero, East Syracuse, Liverpool, and Spencer Street in Syracuse - Uncle Bob's has the self storage solutions you are looking for. They provide a free truck rental for all new rentals, carry a full line of boxes and moving supplies, and offer a variety of size and climate control options to fit every need Log on to www.unclebobs.com for more information.

The Syracuse Crunch travel to Glens Falls to face the Adirondack Phantoms on March 14, they will return home to face Rochester at the War Memorial on March 16. Both season tickets and single game tickets can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473- 4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at (www.syracusecrunch.com) or follow the club on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and on Twitter (www.twitter.com/syracusecrunch).

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