AHL Syracuse Crunch

174th Fighter Wing New York Air National Guard To Perform Flyover At Mirabito Outdoor Classic

February 19, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (February 19, 2010) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the 174th Fighter Wing New York Air National Guard will perform a fly-by during the pre-game ceremonies at the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, the AHL's first-ever outdoor game, featuring the host Crunch against the Binghamton Senators at the New York State Fairgrounds on February 20, 2010 at 1 p.m.

The 174th Fighter Wing New York Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons are the same F-16's that were used for the fly-by for the Opening Day Ceremonies at the New Yankee Stadium. In addition, this is the last fly-by these F-16s will ever participate in, as they will be retired the first week in March.

"Thank You" to all the people who've supported us all these years. It's been a privilege to fly the F-16 here in Syracuse", said Lt. Col. Sean McQuaid one of the pilots who will perform the unit's last scheduled F-16 fly-by.

Tickets for the Mirabito Outdoor Classic are priced at $30 for end grandstand and $40 for center grandstand seating. Group pricing begins at 20 tickets and range as low as $26.

In addition, tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473- 4444, calling TicketMaster at 1-800-745-3000 or by stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street Side of the War Memorial.

Mirabito Energy Products, the title sponsor of the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, is a New York-based company that has been providing energy needs for families and businesses throughout upstate New York since 1927. Mirabito Energy Products offers a variety of products including heating oil, propane, natural gas, coal, gasoline, diesel fuels, kerosene, and lubricants.

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