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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.

Marty gives a vote of confidence; the Syracuse Crunch have veterans to thank (and quality sc oring chances too); Game 7's are done with... On to the Semifinals!

After a rough-and-tumble game One which ended with a 4-3 Crunch win in overtime, Syracuse and Portland dance againin game 2 of the best-of-five series.

1 - Last time these teams met, James Reimer was out, as was Joffrey Lupul and there were concerns the Maple Leafs playoff hopes might be in trouble without them. Well, seems like they weathered...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just one example of the high potency of the NHL's Northeast Division. Standings points show how formidable the division is, especially when compared to the NHL's Southeast Division.

Former Lightning defenseman Paul Ranger's comeback with the Toronto Marlies is bearing fruit.

With the bulk of the roster from the Calder Cup winning Norfolk Admirals 2012 team now playing for Syracuse, expectations are through the roof. Yet winning streaks can turn into flops, and Syracuse fans know it all too well.

Paul Ranger went missing from teh Tampa Bay Lightning in October 2009, for personal reasons. It's been reported that Ranger is back in professional hockey now.

The American Hockey League's 2012-13 schedule has been released. Just what is in store for the Tampa Bay Lightning's new affiliate in Syracuse?

The AHL just crowned its Calder Cup Champion.