Syracuse Crunch owner to be inducted into New York State Hockey Hall of Fame

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Howard Dolgon, the owner of the Syracuse Crunch, has been selected for the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Dolgon established the Syracuse Hockey Ownership Team in 1993 to bring an AHL franchise back to Syracuse. He then coordinated the purchase of the Hamilton Canucks and created the Syracuse Crunch.

The team has now completed its 30th regular season.

Dolgon was also a driving force in the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, the first outdoor AHL game in history, which was hosted by the Crunch at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Other members of the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024 include Denis Potvin, Mike Eruzione, Ken Morrow, Ed Westfall, Sam Rosen, Frank Colabufo, Steve Warr, Mark Taylor, Don Kirnan, Bill Beaney, Scott Montagna, Courtney Burke and Lindsay Lasala.

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