Syracuse Crunch owner proposes new arena for the team

Syracuse Crunch owner Howard Dolgon announced plans to explore a new arena for the franchise. Dolgon believes the timing is right for a state-of-the-art facility that could attract various sporting and entertainment events. The Crunch have played at Upstate Medical University Arena at Oncenter War Memorial since relocating in 1994. This announcement follows a recent four-year extension of the team's AHL affiliation with the Tampa Bay Lightning through the 2029-30 season. No specific location or timeline for the proposed arena has been disclosed.

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