AHL Syracuse Crunch

Crunch Foundation to Host 'Pink in the Rink'

Published on October 25, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (October 25, 2011) --The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Crunch Foundation, the club's charitable arm, is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Upstate Cancer Center and the Dimples Awareness Foundation to host 'Pink in the Rink,' a breast cancer awareness night, as the team takes on the Norfolk Admirals on Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m.

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, fans are encouraged to wear pink to this Saturday's October 29 game vs. Norfolk. Fans are also encouraged to visit the 'Pink Zone' in Memorial Hall on the first floor of the concourse for special 'Pink in the Rink' activities hosted by the Crunch Foundation.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the 'Pink Zone' the Crunch Foundation will sell two hundred (200) pink mystery pucks. For only $10, fans will have the opportunity to purchase pink bags, containing one limited edition pink puck autographed by a 'mystery' Crunch player.

In addition, the Crunch Foundation will hold a silent auction in Memorial Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m. through the second intermission. Items to be auctioned include pink New Era caps autographed by Syracuse Crunch players, a pink stick autographed by Crunch alum and member of the Anaheim Ducks Francois Beauchemin, a goalie stick autographed by members of the 2011 Eastern AHL All-Star Team, an official game puck autographed by #8 Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and more. Proceeds from both the pink 'mystery puck' fundraiser and silent auction will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Upstate Cancer Center.

The 'Pink Zone' in Memorial Hall will also host the Crunch Foundation Prize Wheel presented by Hillside Family of Agencies. For just $1, fans will have the chance to spin the wheel to win Syracuse Crunch and Anaheim Ducks prizes in support of the Dimples Awareness Foundation. In addition, the 'Pink Zone' will host the 'Pink Pumpkin Patch' courtesy of TOPS Friendly Markets and tables for several supporting organizations including Onondaga County Cancer Services Program, Save the Boobies, the WISE Women's Business Center, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Syracuse Woman Magazine and The Eagle.

To purchase your tickets for 'Pink in the Rink,' contact Amanda Susko with the Syracuse Crunch at (315) 473-4444 ext. 13or at asusko@syracusecrunch.com .

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