The Syracuse Crunch announced today that their April 1 game against Manitoba will be Beach Night at the Crunch.

At their April 1 game against Manitoba, The Island Band will be on hand to perform throughout the game. The first 1,000 fans in attendance that night will receive a leis in celebration of Beach Night.

Any fan that wears shorts to the game will receive a ticket for $10 (a savings of up to $6). Throughout the night a pair of sunglasses and tanning packages will be given out as prizes in special limbo and hula hoop contests. Special tropical drinks will be featured at concession stands.

The Island Band has played at such events as the New York State Fair, MD Fourth-of-July Parade and the Santa Parade in Nappanee, Canada.

The Crunch hosts Chicago on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473-4444, at the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.