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On the brink of elimination and on the verge of a grand finale -- a winner-take-all game seven -- the Syracuse Crunch play what must be one of the biggest games in Syracuse sports history tonight.

Down, but not out, the Syracuse Crunch has now forced a game six against the Grand Rapids Griffins in the Calder Cup Finals. Syracuse will need to win both games 6 and 7 to win the Cup.

Though it requires a subscription to AHL Live, the AHL championship series will be available online for free.

The Western Conference Champion was crowned Wednesday night in Grand Rapids victory over Oklahoma City; they now face the Syracuse Crunch for the AHL title.

Tampa takes in a new assistant, Syracuse takes aim at Calder Cup glory, the league takes aim at safety will the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes take a test drive in taste with new uniforms.

For the first time in franchise history, the Syracuse Crunch are Conference Champions and are headed to the Calder Cup Finals!

Despite some shaky periods and up-and-down play, the Syracuse Crunch is mostly finding success in the AHL, both as a team and as individual players.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded Steve Downie to the Colorado Avalanche for a player and a 1st round draft selection.