Syracuse Sled Hockey Classic 2024
Dates: March 15–17, 2024
Location: Tennity Ice Pavilion, Syracuse University
Host: CNY Flyers Sled Hockey Team
Participating Teams:
- Central New York Flyers
- Capital District Sled Warriors
- Buffalo Sabres
- Fort Drum Mountain Warriors
About the Tournament:
The Syracuse Sled Hockey Classic is an event hosted by the CNY Flyers. It features sled hockey teams across New York State competing over three days.
Where:
Syracuse University Tennity Ice Pavilion
511 Skytop Road
Syracuse, NY 13244
Hotel Information:
Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse Dewitt
3017 Erie Blvd
East Syracuse, NY 13224
A block of rooms is available to reserve until 3/1/24.
Rink Information:
Parking isn’t in the best location; there is a lot behind the rink, which we ask is only used to load/unload equipment and passengers who are unable to travel long distances. Please use this map for reference:
Locker Rooms:
There will be rooms for all teams and equipment will be allowed to be stored for the duration of the tournament.
Fundraiser
There will be a silent auction for donated items throughout the weekend. The auctions will be closed at the conclusion of the Bronze Medal Game on Sunday. Winners not on-site will be contacted.
Game Setup and Schedule:
Friday and Saturday will be 3 15-minute running clock periods. Each game time slot is scheduled for 1-hour, no Zamboni between games. If you are in the second slot of that game block, there is a studio rink available to warm up on, no pucks allowed on this rink but can be used to skate. Sunday medal rounds will be start/stop clock. Here is the game schedule:
Friday 3/15:
5:30 – CNY Flyers vs Ft. Drum
6:30 – Albany vs Buffalo
Saturday 3/16:
9:00 – CNY Flyers vs Albany
10:00 – Buffalo vs Ft. Drum
BREAK
2:30 – Albany vs Ft. Drum
3:30 – CNY Flyers vs Buffalo
4:30 – “Try-it” open ice session for spectators. See SU’s mascot, Otto, in a sled. Syracuse University has sleds available to try the sport. Skate alongside the sled hockey players, who are encouraged to join.
Sunday 3/17:
9:00 – Bronze Medal Game
12:00 – Gold Medal Game
Tournament Rules:
All players can only play for one team during the tournament. If recruiting players to fill out the roster, get ability-appropriate players to avoid distorting competition.
Teams will be seeded 1st through 4th place based on the number of points earned from the three preliminary games. If there is a tie, the following tiebreakers will be used.
- Head-to-head competition.
- Most wins.
- Goal differential (5 goals maximum differential for a single game).
- Fewest goals against.
- Fewest penalty minutes
- Most wins.
- Coin toss
