The Syracuse Crunch issued a special playoff challenge today to Central New York.

The Crunch is asking their fans to stop shaving until the Crunch''s playoff run is over, following the habits of many players, who frequently grow playoff beards.

The men in the team''s front office are taking the lead in this challenge by putting down their razors until the end of the playoffs.

Tickets for the Crunch first two playoff games are on sale and can be purchased by calling the Crunch''s sales office at (315) 473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.