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Syracuse Crunch to Host Eighth Annual Pucks for Paws Presented by Bankers Healthcare Group April 7

March 30, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch will host the eighth annual Pucks for Paws presented by Bankers Healthcare Group on Saturday, April 7 when the team takes on the Utica Comets at 7 p.m.

Tickets for Pucks for Paws are available for $16 for humans and $6 for dogs. All proceeds from the dog tickets will benefit the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation. Humans and dogs will be able to sit together in the stage section of the arena. Dogs must be escorted by their owners at all times. The first 250 dogs in attendance will receive a bandana, courtesy of BHG.

During the game, the Crunch will sell limited edition Pucks for Paws mystery pucks on the concourse for $10 with the proceeds benefiting the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation. The exclusive Pucks for Paws mystery pucks will feature the Pucks for Paws logo on one side and the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation logo on the other. Each puck will be signed by a member of the Syracuse Crunch. Local animal rescues, including Helping Hounds, Oswego County SPCA, Humane Association, New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue, Pet Partners, Cuse Pit Crew, Wayward Paws and SANS will have information tables in Memorial Hall.

Additionally, the Crunch will hold a pet supply drive during Pucks for Paws. Donation bins will be placed at the arena doors to collect pet supplies for local shelters. Shelters are in great need of pet food, blankets, collars, leashes, toys and cleaning supplies.

Following the game, the Crunch will auction off their game-worn specialty Pucks For Paws jerseys. A limited number will be auctioned off live on the ice, while the remaining jerseys will be available for auction on the team's online auction site.

To purchase tickets for Pucks for Paws night, visit the Crunch office at 800 S. State St. in Syracuse or call the team at 315-473-4444.

The eighth annual Pucks for Paws game is sponsored by Invisible Fence and Beaver Lake Animal Hospital.

The Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation is a not-for-profit organization started in 2008 by CNY Central's meteorologist Wayne Mahar in honor of his mother, who, like Wayne, was an animal lover. Through various events, the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation raises and distributes money to animal welfare organizations throughout Central New York. The Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation supports organizations that help provide unfortunate animals with a second chance of a better life. Donations go to shelters, humane societies, animal adoption agencies, etc. in the state of New York.

Bankers Healthcare Group provides innovative, hassle-free financial solutions to healthcare professionals. Since 2001, BHG has provided more than $3 billion in financial solutions to satisfied customers nationwide and worked with over 110,000 practitioners. BHG is proud to maintain partnerships with leading healthcare industry associations, and is continually recognized for innovation, continued growth, and being a best place to work. BHG is partially owned by Pinnacle Financial Partners. To learn more, visit www.bankershealthcaregroup.com, and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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