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Former Crunch Goaltender J.F. Labbe To Appear At Mirabito Outdoor Classic

February 15, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY (February 15, 2010) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that former goaltender J.F. Labbe will take part in the pre-game ceremonies at the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, the AHL's first-ever outdoor game, featuring the host Crunch and the Binghamton Senators at the New York State Fairgrounds on February 20 at 1 p.m.

Labbe, 37, played for the Crunch in parts of three seasons from 2000-03 and is among the club's all-time goaltending leaders in a number of categories, including games played (92 - fifth), wins (43 - third), goals against average (2.48 - first), save percentage (.925 - first) and shutouts (11 - first-tied). Labbe put together one of the finest individual seasons by a goaltender in Crunch history in 2001-02, when he appeared in 51 games, going 27-16-7 with a 2.18 goals against average and.928 save percentage, backstopping the club to the AHL's Central Division title.

In addition, Labbe was a member of Hershey's Calder Cup Championship team in 1996-97, winning the Les Cunningham Award (AHL Regular Season MVP), Aldege 'Baz' Bastien Memorial Award (Outstanding Goaltender) and Harry 'Hap' Holmes Memorial Award (Outstanding Team Goaltender(s)) that season. Labbe also skated in 15 combined NHL games with the NY Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets.

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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