AHL Syracuse Crunch

Former Crunch Captain Dan Smith Returns To Syracuse To Take Part In Pre-Game Ceremonies At Mirabito

February 12, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (February 12, 2010) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that former team captain Dan Smith will return to Syracuse to take part in the pre-game ceremonies at the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, the AHL's first-ever outdoor game, featuring the host Crunch and Binghamton Senators at the New York State Fairgrounds on February 20 at 1 p.m.

Smith, 33, appeared in 156 games with the Crunch over two seasons from 2007-09, collecting four goals, 10 assists and 164 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound blueliner was known as a defensive defenseman with outstanding penalty killing and shot-blocking skills. His tireless work ethic and leadership ability endeared him to Crunch fans, becoming one of the most popular players in club history.

In addition, Smith served as an alternate captain during the 2007-08 season before being named team captain on October 16, 2008.

Over his 13-year professional career, Smith skated in 731 American Hockey League games with the Crunch, Hershey, Springfield, Toronto (Roadrunners), Edmonton (Roadrunners), Hamilton and Grand Rapids, compiling 30 goals, 106 assists and 727 penalty minutes. He also skated in 22 combined NHL games with Colorado and Edmonton, registering 16 penalty minutes.

A native of Fernie, British Columbia, Smith was selected by Colorado in the seventh round, 181st overall, in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.

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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