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Syracuse Speaks: A Raw Charge podcast - episode 22 (Plus: Bonus gallery)

How are Crunch fans feeling after a week and a half of special jerseys, special nights, and the NHL trade deadline?

By Allokago
Syracuse Crunch players salute the fans after defeating the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in am American Hockey League (AHL) game on Pride Night at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
Scott Thomas Photography

Welcome back to Syracuse Speaks! This podcast, hosted by Alex Ackerman, aims to bring more voices to the world of minor league hockey.

This week, Alex starts off by pondering some more on her current discomfort with the Syracuse Crunch roster. Although no conclusions were gained, she feels closer than ever before to an answer. She then dives into the NHL trade deadline and does some quick math (Basically: Cameron Gaunce + Mitchell Stephens > Anthony Greco). She ends the pod with a summary of Syracuse’s most recent jersey tributes and charitable activities, including a plug of the team’s upcoming Crunch At Your Service event.

As always, please leave any questions, comments, or feedback for her here or on Twitter!

But wait....what’s this?! A bonus gallery of the Pride Night jerseys Alex discusses in her podcast, taken by the incomparable Scott Thomas, of course! Enjoy.

  • Syracuse Crunch goalie Spencer Martin (30) makes a glove save against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch goalie Spencer Martin (30) in net against Lehigh Valley Phantoms Carsen Twarynski (18) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Ross Colton (22) before a face-off against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Alexey Lipanov (36) battles for position with Lehigh Valley Phantoms Nate Prosser (39) and goalie Kirill Ustimenko (72) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Mathieu Joseph (7) skating with the puck against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Peter Abbandonato (17) battles for position with Lehigh Valley Phantoms Chris Bigras (27) and goalie Kirill Ustimenko (72) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Anthony Greco (44) upends Lehigh Valley Phantoms Reece Willcox (44) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Dominik Masin (27) defending against Lehigh Valley Phantoms Mark Friedman (14) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch players salute the fans after defeating the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in am American Hockey League (AHL) game on Pride Night at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Cal Foote (25) passes the puck against Lehigh Valley Phantoms German Rubtsov (17) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Peter Abbandonato (17) fires the puck against Lehigh Valley Phantoms Andy Welinski (3) and Morgan Frost (23) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Anthony Greco (44) looking to make a play against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Daniel Walcott (85) in front of Lehigh Valley Phantoms Andy Welinski (3) and goalie Kirill Ustimenko (72) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Cal Foote (25) playing against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Alex Barré-Boulet (12) celebrates his goal against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Taylor Raddysh (18) setting up in between Lehigh Valley Phantoms Isaac Ratcliffe (19) and goalie Kirill Ustimenko (72) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Otto Somppi (16) with the puck against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.
  • Syracuse Crunch Luke Witkowski (28) being checked by Lehigh Valley Phantoms Isaac Ratcliffe (19) in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Syracuse won 2-1.

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