Saranac Lake Winter Carnival King Joe Szwed attended the Saranac Lake Surge home opener Thursday (Enterprise photo — Quinlan Peer)

Brandon Gutzler prepares to hit a double in the first inning on Thursday. (Enterprise photo — Quinlan Peer)

Saranac Lake Surge pitcher Jay Palais looks for a pitch call at Thursday’s home opener. (Enterprise photo — Quinlan Peer)