The CNY Flyers Sled Hockey Team won the gold medal wearing new uniforms and logos designed by students at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. (Photograph by Jonathan Kinane)

CNY Flyers Triumph at Syracuse Sled Hockey Classic 2024

The CNY Flyers secure a narrow victory over the Buffalo Sled Vets in a closely fought 2-1 win.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The CNY Flyers emerged victorious at the Syracuse Sled Hockey Classic 2024, defeating the Buffalo Sled Vets 2-1 in a tightly contested gold medal game. This year’s event, notably hosted for the first time at the Tennity Ice Pavilion at Syracuse University, saw the Flyers clinch the title with crucial goals from Seth Gitner and Cody Arnold.

Sponsored by CNY Adaptive Sports, the Flyers demonstrated skill and teamwork throughout the tournament, culminating in their hard-fought final win.

CNY Flyers Team Manager Jamie Favata skates down the ice with the puck. (Photograph by Jonathan Kinane)

The Buffalo Sled Vets narrowed the Flyers’ lead with a goal in the latter part of the match. Despite their efforts to equalize, the Flyers’ defense held firm, securing the 2-1 victory as the final buzzer sounded.

The victory highlights the Flyers’ capability on the ice. It underscores the successful partnership between CNY Adaptive Sports and Tennity Ice Pavilion, which has been instrumental in promoting and supporting sled hockey.

A teammate congratulates Seth Gitner (left) after scoring a goal. (Photograph by Jonathan Kinane)

As the CNY Flyers take home the gold from the Syracuse Sled Hockey Classic 2024, their victory is more than just a win; it’s a beacon of growth for sled hockey in Central New York.

CNY Flyers’ Eric Komar passes the puck to a teammate. (Photograph by Jonathan Kinane)

CNY Flyers’ Erik Ryan controls the puck around a Buffalo Sled Vet. (Photograph by Jonathan Kinane)