This past Saturday marked the Syracuse Crunch’s 25th anniversary opening night. Such a milestone - rare in a league that sometimes seems to change as much as its rosters - would have been momentous on its own, but the night was made even more special by the debut of a new-look arena. The Onondaga County War Memorial underwent some huge upgrades over the summer, and the changes have noticeably changed both the look of the arena and the game day experience for the fans.
Photographer Scott Thomas has once again graciously allowed us to take advantage of his talent this season.