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• Crunch get four in first, tame Monsters in Game 2
Looking to build on their Game 1 momentum, the Syracuse Crunch scored four times in the first period of Game 2 and defeated Cleveland, 4-1, to even the teams’ best-of-five North Division semifinal series. The series heads to Syracuse for … Continue reading → The post Crunch get four in first, tame Monsters in Game 2 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
• Crunch get four in first, tame Monsters in Game 2

Looking to build on their Game 1 momentum, the Syracuse Crunch scored four times in the first period of Game 2 and defeated Cleveland, 4-1, to even the teams’ best-of-five North Division semifinal series....2026
• Pelletier, Kaliyev win AHL scoring races

Syracuse Crunch forward Jakob Pelletier and Belleville Senators forward Arthur Kaliyev have claimed the American Hockey League’s two prestigious offensive awards for the 2025-26 season....2026
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• Crunch Downed By Marlies, 4-1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch were downed by the Toronto Marlies, 4-1, tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena. Jakob Pelletier extended his league-leading points streak to 20 consecutive games with an assist. It is the first time a player … Continue reading → The post Crunch Downed By Marlies, 4-1 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Crunch’s Czata suspended one game

Syracuse Crunch forward Ethan Czata has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of an interference incident in a game vs. Rochester on Apr. 8....2026
• Crunch Downed By Amerks, 3-2
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch were downed by the Rochester Americans, 3-2, tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena. The loss moves the Crunch to 39-22-3-4 on the season. They complete the 12-game season series against the Amerks with a … Continue reading → The post Crunch Downed By Amerks, 3-2 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Crunch’s Czata suspended one game
2026
• AHL bans Groshev 10 games for racist language
Syracuse Crunch forward Maxim Groshev was suspended 10 games Friday by the American Hockey League for using what the AHL termed "racially insensitive language" toward an opponent....2025
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• Crunch ink first-rounder Brown
The Syracuse Crunch have signed forward Logan Brown to an American Hockey League contract.Photo: Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images Brown, who missed the 2023-24 season due to injury, attended training camp on a tryout with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He … Continue reading → The post Crunch ink first-rounder Brown first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Crunch’s Element suspended for two games

Syracuse Crunch forward Shawn Element has been suspended for two games as a consequence of a boarding incident in a game vs. Utica on Oct. 27....2023
• The Origin of Teammates and Friends: Jonathan Drouin & Nathan MacKinnon

Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images Two buddies that went 1st and 3rd their draft year are destined to be big league linemates. Growing up the son of a coach, I've heard a ton of motivational one-liners and just about every galvanizing phrase in the coaches handbook. One always stuck with me: "Strangers become teammates, teammates become friends, and friends become family." The Na...2023
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• Devastating injury was just another challenge for Element

Syracuse Crunch forward Shawn Element talks about overcoming challenges, including suffering a devastating neck injury as a 12-year-old youth player....2023
• Crunch’s Day suspended for one game

Syracuse Crunch defenseman Sean Day has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Utica on Jan. 21....2023
• Crunch’s Raddysh suspended for one game

Syracuse Crunch defenseman Darren Raddysh has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a charging incident in a game vs. Rochester on Nov. 9....2022
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• Going North: Monsters come roaring out of the gates with an opening series sweep
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland scored in bunches to take four points from Syracuse It’s still very early in the season for a Monsters roundup, but with a few big wins and some big news it just felt appropriate. The Monsters look to bounce back from a very disappointing season last year that saw them finish dead last in their division. A new bench boss and ...2022
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• Going North: Monsters showing signs of life with their backs against the wall
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Although it may be a bit too late, the Cleveland Monsters are not going down without a fight It seems like most of the Monsters roundups this year have been kind of doom and gloom. This one is more or less similar, but with just a hint of optimism sprinkled in. First, the bad news: The Cleveland Monsters still sit at the bottom of th...2022
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• Jackets 20 : Steve Mason gave the Jackets a taste of playoffs and successful goaltending
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Welcome to Jackets 20, a series which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Columbus Blue Jackets by profiling 20 of the most important players from the first two decades. Today, we profile former Calder Trophy winner Steve Mason. With the 69th pick of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets selected netminder Steve Mason of the Londo...2020
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2026
"– The Syracuse Crunch were downed by the Toronto Marlies, 2-1, in overtime this afternoon at Coca-Cola Coliseum."

2025
"The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Conor Geekie from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL)."

2024
"He appeared in 69 games for the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) last season and totaled 24 points (8g-16a)."

2023
"Photo: Syracuse Crunch The Hershey Bears downed the Syracuse Crunch, 4-1 Saturday night at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York."

2022
"But nobody has to tell that to Syracuse Crunch defenseman Darren Raddysh twice."

2021
"The Monsters are coming off a two-game split with the Rochester Americans, and head on the road for another two-game set against the Syracuse Crunch before starting a three-game series with the Toronto Marlies to wrap up the month of November."

2020
"The proof was in the pudding when they played aggressive teams like the Syracuse Crunch and Toronto Marlies in the 2019 playoffs."

2019
"The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled 6-foot-3, 200-pound defenseman Jan Rutta from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League."

2018
"The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Erik Cernak from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League."

2017
"The Tampa Bay Lightning has recalled forward Joel Vermin from the Syracuse Crunch."

2016
"- Joel Vermin scored in the fifth round of the shootout to lift the Syracuse Crunch to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Marlies on Saturday in American Hockey League action."

2015
"The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Vladislav Namestnikov from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today."

2014
"The Syracuse Crunch, AHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, showed their support for Devon Still's daughter Leah by wearing his Number 75 Bengals jersey during pregame warmups."

• Lightning sign Halverson to NHL deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Brandon Halverson to a two-year, two-way contract through the 2025-26 season.Photo: Scott Thomas Halverson has played 26 games with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch this season, posting a 12-7-7 record with a .918 save … Continue reading → The post Lightning sign Halverson to NHL deal first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
• Avalanche sign Felhaber to two-year deal

Colorado Eagles The Colorado Avalanche have signed Eagles forward Tye Felhaber to a two-year, two-way contract starting next season. The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Tye Felhaber to a two-year, two-way contract. The contract will carry through the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons. Terms of the contract are yet to be determined. He will remain on an AHL contract with the Colorado Eag...2024
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• Crunch ink first-rounder Brown
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• Canadiens sign Barré-Boulet
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Barré-Boulet to a one-year, one-way contract.Photo: William P. Madely Barré-Boulet tallied four goals and 15 assists in 23 regular-season games with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch in 2023-24, adding four goals and three assists … Continue reading → The post Canadiens sign Barré-Boulet first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Declan Carlile signs extension with Tampa

Declan Carlile signed a two-year extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning last week. Carlile, 24, made his NHL debut this past season. He appeared in 61 games for the Syracuse Crunch, Tampa’s AHL affiliate, and had 27 points (7g-20a). Carlile will receive a raise in each of the next two seasons. This season he’ll earn $775,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 if he’s assigned to a min...2024
• Declan Carlile recalled by the Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning recalled former Merrimack defenseman Declan Carlile. The 23-year-old signed with the Lightning as a free agent after the 2021-22 season. He appeared in 69 games for the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) last season and totaled 24 points (8g-16a). This season for the Crunch, he has nine points (3g-6a) in 31 games....2024
• The Origin of Teammates and Friends: Jonathan Drouin & Nathan MacKinnon
2023

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• 3 Syracuse Crunch That Could Crack the Lightning Lineup
The Tampa Bay Lightning had some significant roster changes over the offseason. They were unable to keep significant members of their Stanley Cup championships teams due to salary cap restrictions,…...2023
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• Filling Pro Rosters

If there's one thing we see once the Canada West season ends, it's a number of players taking a shot at following their professional hockey dreams by signing with the pro team. Often, these signings go under the radar since most of the signings happen in the lower levels of minor-professional hockey, but that's where I try to follow things as closely as I can. There are a lot of teams in the ECHL ...2023
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• Crunch sign LaFontaine

The Syracuse Crunch have signed goaltender Jack LaFontaine to a one-year American Hockey League contract....2022
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• Crunch Downed By Marlies, 4-1
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• Crunch Fall To Thunderbirds, 4-3, after penalties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch rallied to earn a point, but fell to the Springfield Thunderbirds, 4-3, in a shootout tonight at the MassMutual Center. The Crunch came back from three different one-goal deficits to claim one standings point and … Continue reading → The post Crunch Fall To Thunderbirds, 4-3, after penalties first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Monsters drop 6-3 decorous to Crunch
The Cleveland Monsters fell to the Syracuse Crunch (38-19-3-2) 6-3 on Sunday evening at Upstate Medical University Arena. With the loss, the Monsters are now 33-22-6-1 and are currently in third place in the AHL’s North Division standings. After a scoreless … Continue reading → The post Monsters drop 6-3 decorous to Crunch first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Crunch acquire Peca from Thunderbirds
The Syracuse Crunch have acquired forward Matthew Peca from the Springfield Thunderbirds in exchange for defenseman Wyatt Newpower. Peca, in his fifth season with the Thunderbirds and third as captain, has tallied eight goals and 26 assists for 34 points … Continue reading → The post Crunch acquire Peca from Thunderbirds first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Crunch Downed By Marlies, 2-1, In Overtime
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch were downed by the Toronto Marlies, 2-1, in overtime this afternoon at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Crunch earned a standings point moving to 17-11-2-1 on the season and 1-0-1-0 in the four-game seasons series with the Marlies. Crunch … Continue reading → The post Crunch Downed By Marlies, 2-1, In Overtime first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Crunch Defeat Comets, 2-1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch defeated the Utica Comets, 2-1, tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena. The win advances the Crunch to 25-19-8-4 on the season with 62 points. Syracuse is now 4-5-1-0 in the 14-game season series against … Continue reading → The post Crunch Defeat Comets, 2-1 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• Avalanche sign Felhaber to two-year deal
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• Declan Carlile signs extension with Tampa
2024
• Crunch Fall To Comets, 5-2, In Regular Season Finale
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch fell to the Utica Comets, 5-2, in the regular season finale tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena. The team completes the 2023-24 regular season with a 39-24-4-5 record and 87 points. Crunch goaltender Brandon … Continue reading → The post Crunch Fall To Comets, 5-2, In Regular Season Finale first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Crunch Fall To Amerks, 3-2
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch fell to the Rochester Americans, 3-2, tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena. The loss snaps a six-game points streak and moves the team to 33-18-4-2 on the season and 7-1-2-1 in the 12-game season … Continue reading → The post Crunch Fall To Amerks, 3-2 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Crunch get four in first, tame Monsters in Game 2
2026
• Crunch get four in first, tame Monsters in Game 2
2026
• The Origin of Teammates and Friends: Jonathan Drouin & Nathan MacKinnon
2023

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• Going North: Monsters come roaring out of the gates with an opening series sweep
2022

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• Lost in the Avalanche: Nick Holden
Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images A look back at where some old friends have landed. Continuing on our look at former Colorado Avalanche players that have largely been forgotten since their departure from the organization is another member of the miracle 2013-14 season. Defenseman Nick Holden was favorite of head coach Patrick Roy and a staple on the blueline that year and throu...2022
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• Going North: Monsters keeping pace in tough division
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Checking in on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ AHL affiliate It has been about a month since our last check-in with the Jackets’ AHL affiliate, so it’s time to head north and take a look at how they’re holding up. The Cleveland Monsters have been treading water to start the season and are sitting in the middle of the pack as far as standing...2021
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• Going North: A Cleveland Monsters Roundup
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The first in a series of monthly check-ins on the Blue Jackets’ AHL club Being the resident Northeast Ohioan on the Cannon staff, I have taken on the role of providing some coverage of the Columbus Blue Jackets AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters. I am well aware it’ll be tough to follow up the superb Monsters coverage provided by El...2021
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• High Risk, No Reward: Why Cole Sillinger Playing in the NHL This Season is a Terrible Idea
Desperate times don’t have to require desperate measures. And the times aren’t even all that desperate. On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. The Columbus native was taken by his hometown team 12th overall in the 2021 draft, and has convinced the coaching staff over the past 10 weeks to...2021
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• Walcott part of ‘awesome’ moment in NHL debut

The Tampa Bay Lightning had three Black players -- Syracuse Crunch alums Mathieu Joseph, Gemel Smith and Daniel Walcott -- start on the same forward line in Monday night's game against the Florida Panthers....2021
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• Jackets 20 : Steve Mason gave the Jackets a taste of playoffs and successful goaltending
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• Vermin scores shootout winner to lead AHL Crunch over Marlies 3-2
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Joel Vermin scored in the fifth round of the shootout to lift the Syracuse Crunch to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Marlies on Saturday in American Hockey League action. Jeff Tambellini and Mitchell Stephens scored in regulat......2016
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• Kasimir Kaskisuo earns victory in Marlies debut, Toronto beats Syracuse 4-3
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Kasimir Kaskisuo earned the victory in his American Hockey League debut as the Toronto Marlies beat the host Syracuse Crunch 4-3 on Friday. Kaskisuo made 26 saves en route to becoming the eighth goaltender this season to pick......2016
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• Lightning's Drouin sits out 1 AHL game for missing meeting
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin is being disciplined in the minors once again — this time for missing a pre-practice team meeting. Syracuse Crunch general manager Julien BriseBois announced Drouin will not play in the American Hoc......2016
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• Ryan Martindale's three-point night leads Crunch over IceCaps
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Ryan Martindale scored his first two goals on the American Hockey League season as the Syracuse Crunch downed the St. John's IceCaps 3-2 on Saturday in American Hockey league action. Martindale also assisted on Jeff Tambellin......2016
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• AHL team wears Bengals' Still jerseys during warmups
The Syracuse Crunch, AHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, showed their support for Devon Still's daughter Leah by wearing his No. 75 Bengals jersey during pregame warmups....2014
• Travis Brown key in St. John's IceCaps' 5-1 win over Syracuse Crunch
UTICA, N.Y. - Travis Brown had the eventual winner as the St. John's IceCaps rode five unanswered goals to beat the Syracuse Crunch 5-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League play. Joel Hanley scored in the first period for the IceCaps (24-23-......2016
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• John Scott scores first AHL goal since 2008, IceCaps hand Crunch ninth straight loss
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - John Scott scored his first American Hockey League goal in over seven years and Michael McCarron won the game in a shootout as the St. John's IceCaps edged the Syracuse Crunch 3-2 on Wednesday. McCarron also scored at 17:26 o......2016
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• Charles Hudon scores winner, St. John's edged Syracuse 4-3 in overtime
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Charles Hudon scored 1:45 into overtime and Zachary Fucale made 36 saves as the St John's IceCaps edged the visiting Syracuse Crunch 4-3 on Wednesday in American Hockey League action. Mark MacMillan, Nikita Scherbak and Vic......2016
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• Pelletier, Kaliyev win AHL scoring races
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• Walcott heading on new journey in Charlotte

Daniel Walcott hit the ice this week for training camp ready to enter his 11th season as a pro. For the first time in a decade, though, he’s not draped in a Syracuse Crunch jersey....2025
• Crunch captain Dumont announces retirement

Syracuse Crunch captain Gabriel Dumont has announced his retirement from professional hockey following a career that spanned 16 seasons and 912 regular-season and playoff games....2025
• Lightning & Crunch Partnership Creates Best NHL/AHL Postseason Run
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch have each qualified for the playoffs in seven consecutive seasons. That is the longest active run by any NHL organization in which both…...2025
• Avalanche sign Felhaber to two-year deal
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• Crunch ink first-rounder Brown
2024

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• North Division Finals Open Thread: Cleveland Monsters vs. Syracuse Crunch
After a rusty start to their first playoff game, the Cleveland Monsters rebounded with three straight wins to eliminate the Belleville Senators and advance in the Calder Cup Playoffs. (I would run through a wall for Trent Vogelhuber. Find a way to keep him in the organization) The next round starts tonight, with the Monsters […]...2024
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• Syracuse Crunch to Face Rochester Americans in AHL Playoffs
Although the Syracuse Crunch were the first to secure their playoff spot in the North Division, they had to wait until the final day of the regular season to find…...2024
• Crunch first to grab playoff spot in North

The Syracuse Crunch are the first team from the North Division to clinch a berth in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs....2024
• Syracuse Crunch Punching Above Their Weight
As the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to push toward the playoffs, their American Hockey League (AHL) counterpart, the Syracuse Crunch, are doing the same. They currently sit in second place…...2024
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