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View 360: Calder Cup 2015

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Scott Thomas Photography

For the second time in three years, I was able to photograph the deciding game of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup Final. Two years ago I watched the Grand Rapids Griffins celebrate in the War Memorial Arena. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Weekly View | Tagged 24-120mm, ahl, american hockey league, calder cup, final, hockey, manchester monarchs, memorial auditorium, new york, nikon D750, playoffs, utica comets, vr | Leave a comment

Best of Views Infinitum 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Scott Thomas Photography

As I wrap up another year of photoblogging, it is time to reflect back on the past year’s adventures. In reviewing the thousands of photos I produced this year, it was not surprising to me and, if you follow me … Continue reading →

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The Calder Cup

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Scott Thomas Photography

The Calder Cup trophy, given to the champion of the American Hockey League (AHL) each season, stands 24 inches tall and weighs 35 pounds. The sterling silver bowl is 12 inches high and 8 inches in diameter. The hardwood base is made … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged 2013, 24-85mm, calder cup, captain, champion, coaches, grand rapids, griffins, hockey, new york, nikon D700, players, playoffs, syracuse, team, war memorial | 9 Comments

View 284: Russian Father

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Scott Thomas Photography

Normally the captain of the hockey team takes part in the ceremonial puck drop before a game. However, when a teammate’s Father traveled all the way from Russia, Syracuse Crunch Captain Mike Angelidis made an exception and let young rookie Vladislav … Continue reading →

Posted in People, Weekly View | Tagged 24-85mm, arena, calder cup, ceremonial, crunch, father, father's day, finals, flash, grand rapids, griffins, hockey, ice, new york, nikon D700, onondaga county, playoffs, puck drop, russia, sb-700, son, speedlight, syracuse, war memorial | 5 Comments

Hockey in June

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Scott Thomas Photography

Syracuse Crunch fans are experiencing something that has never happened in the team’s 19 year history, playing playoff hockey games in June inside the War Memorial. Previously, the latest the team has played was late May. While it has not … Continue reading →