Syracuse Crunch vs. Laval Rocket

The Syracuse Crunch host the Laval Rocket at the Upstate Medical University Arena for an American Hockey League game. The Crunch are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Rocket are the visiting opponent. It's a chance to see professional ice hockey in Syracuse.

The Crunch have a long local history. The franchise began as the Hamilton Canucks and relocated to upstate New York in 1994, when a public vote selected the Crunch name. The team has led the league in sellouts and won division titles over the years, giving home games a lively, tradition-rich atmosphere.