SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch have announced the promotional schedule for the 2018-19 season. The promotional schedule highlights theme nights, giveaways and discounts for the upcoming season.
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Season Long Promotions
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Falso Service Experts Military Discount: The Syracuse Crunch and Falso Service Experts have partnered for the 2018-19 season to offer a discount for all active military and veterans. To receive a discounted $14* ticket, active military and veterans must show a military ID at the War Memorial Arena Box Office or Crunch office. Tickets may also be purchased over the phone. An ID must be presented upon pick-up. Only one discounted ticket may be purchased per ID.
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Hofmann Family 4-Pack: The Hofmann Family 4-Pack is $88 and includes four (4) game tickets, four (4) vouchers for Hofmann hot dogs and four (4) vouchers for soft drinks. This offer is valid for any regular season home game.
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Falso Service Experts Corner: At every Friday home game, fans may purchase $18* tickets in Section 201, courtesy of Falso Service Experts. For each ticket sold in the Falso Service Experts Corner, a portion will be donated to Clear Path for Veterans.
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Wendy's Student Rush: High school and college students may purchase a discounted $9* ticket by showing a valid student ID for select home games, courtesy of Wendy's. Student Rush games are scheduled for Oct. 20, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, March 1 and April 12. Tickets are limited to one per ID.
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*Additional fees apply
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Theme Nights and Promotions
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Saturday, Oct. 13 vs. Charlotte Checkers — 2018-19 Home Opener presented by Upstate University Hospital
- Fans will receive a giveaway, courtesy of Upstate University Hospital
- The Crunch will wear specialty jerseys
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Saturday, Oct. 20 vs. Utica Comets — Magnet Schedule Giveaway
- 2018-19 Syracuse Crunch magnet schedule giveaway
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Saturday, Oct. 27 vs. Charlotte Checkers — Halloween Spooktacular presented by New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan (NY529)
- Fans are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes
- Kids are invited to trick-or-treat on the ice after the game
- Drawstring bag giveaway for children 12 and under, courtesy of NY529
Friday, Nov. 2 vs. Belleville Senators — Movember presented by Upstate University Hospital
- The Crunch will help raise funds for prostate cancer research at Upstate University Hospital and spread awareness of the disease
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Sunday, Nov. 11 vs. Hershey Bears — Veterans Day Game presented by Falso Service Experts
- All active and retired members of the United States Military and their families with valid identification are offered a complimentary ticket, courtesy of Falso Service Experts
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Saturday, Nov. 17 vs. Laval Rocket — Hockey Fights Cancer benefiting Upstate University Hospital
- The Crunch will raise funds for cancer research at Upstate University Hospital
- The team will wear lavender specialty jerseys
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Friday, Nov. 23 vs. Binghamton Devils — Molson Canadian Koozie Giveaway
- Molson Canadian Koozie giveaway, courtesy of Spirit & Sanzone Distributors Co., Inc.
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Saturday, Dec. 8 vs. Rochester Americans — Stanley Steemer Tired Teddy Toss
- When the Crunch score their first goal of the game, fans are encouraged to toss stuffed animals onto the ice
- All fluffy friends will be cleaned by Stanley Steemer and donated to The Salvation Army
- The Crunch will collect new and gently used stuffed animals leading up to the game
- Fans that donate stuffed animals will be eligible for a discounted ticket
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Friday, Jan. 4 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers — Star Wars Night benefiting Make-A-Wish Central New York
- Buy a special ticket package and get a Star Wars souvenir
- Fans dressed as Star Wars characters may participate in a costume contest during the second intermission
- Take pictures with Star Wars characters from local costume groups
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Friday, Jan. 18 vs. Belleville Senators — Stroke Awareness Night presented by Upstate Comprehensive Stroke Center
- The Crunch will raise awareness about stroke warning signs
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Monday, Jan. 21 vs. Binghamton Devils — Monday Matinee
- Join the Crunch for a 1 p.m. puck drop at the War Memorial Arena
- $5 tickets for children 12 and under
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Saturday, Feb. 16 vs. Rochester Americans — You Can Play Night & Crunchman Bobblehead Giveaway
- You Can Play Night at the Crunch will celebrate diversity and inclusion in all levels of sports
- A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit CNY Pride
- Fans may visit tables on the concourse for more information on CNY Pride
- The Crunch will give away Crunchman bobbleheads, the first of a three-bobblehead series
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Saturday, Feb. 23 vs. Toronto Marlies — Pink in the Rink presented by Upstate University Hospital
- Pink in the Rink presented by Upstate University Hospital aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research
- Fans are encouraged to sport pink at the game
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Saturday, March 2 vs. Rochester Americans — '94 Night
- The Crunch will celebrate 25 seasons in downtown Syracuse with special 1994 ticket pricing and guest appearances from players on the inaugural Crunch team
- The Crunch will wear 1994 specialty jerseys
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Saturday, March 16 vs. Binghamton Devils — Andrei Vasilevskiy Bobblehead Giveaway
- The Crunch will give away Andrei Vasilevskiy bobbleheads, the second of a three-bobblehead series
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Saturday, March 23 vs. Utica Comets — Superhero Night & Miller Lite Koozie Giveaway
- Fans are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes and join the Crunch in celebrating the characters
- The Crunch will hold a comic con on the concourse with local vendors and comic artists
- Miller Lite Koozie giveaway, courtesy of Spirit & Sanzone Distributors Co., Inc.
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Saturday, April 6 vs. Utica Comets — Pucks For Paws & Fan Appreciation Night
- Fans are welcome to bring their dogs to join them in cheering on the Syracuse Crunch
- A portion of the proceeds from the dog tickets will benefit the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation
- The concourse will feature local animal shelters and pet organizations
- Team photo giveaway courtesy of Tully's Good Times
- Join the Syracuse Crunch team for a free post-game autograph session on the ice
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Friday, April 12 vs. Laval Rocket — Steve Yzerman Bobblehead Giveaway
- The Crunch will give away Steve Yzerman bobbleheads, the third of a three-bobblehead series
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Along with the above nights, the Crunch will also hold Crunch Bunch Nights on Oct. 13, Dec. 22 and Jan. 21. On these nights, all Crunch Bunch members will receive a complimentary ticket. Additional tickets for family and friends may be purchased at a discounted rate of $14, additional fees apply.
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The promotional schedule is subject to additions and changes throughout the season. More details will be made available for each night closer to the event.
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Ticket packages for the 2018-19 season are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Crunch office located inside the War Memorial Arena at 800 S. State St. in Syracuse, by calling the office at 315-473-4444. For the latest Crunch news, visit
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