Crunch News
News and updates about the Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse Crunch vs Laval Rocket Series Preview
The AHL playoffs get under way tonight in Syracuse
Crunch Wrap: Back in the playoffs
It really seemed unlikely back in February that they would make it.
Crunch Wrap: Welcome to March
The most important month of the season for the Syracuse Crunch begins tonight.
Tampa Bay Lightning assign Alex Barre-Boulet to Syracuse Crunch
Back to the AHL for BB.
Crunch Wrap: A mostly successful opening weekend
The Crunch took three out of four points, but suffered some injuries.
Syracuse Crunch Reveal 2021-2022 Schedule
A new and hopefully normal season begins in Cleveland October 15th.
Tampa Bay Lightning trade Syracuse Crunch forward Danick Martel for Anthony Greco
A trade of two veteran, AHL forwards.
Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Carter Verhaeghe
The Crunch’s top scorer from last season is back for another season.
Quick Strikes: Syracuse Crunch hire new assistant coach Eric Veilleux
and Roberto Luongo retires.
Quick Strikes: Carter Verhaeghe wins AHL scoring title for Syracuse Crunch
Meanwhile in the NHL, everything is dark.
Grading the Crunch Rookies: Alex Barre-Boulet continues to impress
A look at the Syracuse Crunch rookies after 22 games.
Cory Conacher is the AHL Player of the Month for November
The forward has been absolutely invaluable for Syracuse and was one of the more obvious choices for the monthly award.
Tampa Bay Lightning extend forward Cory Conacher into 2019-20
Conacher will stay in the Lightning organization until the summer of 2020.
Syracuse Crunch injury update: Walcott, Lynch to miss time
The two players add to the Crunch’s list of guys missing out on large chunks of the season.
Update: Tampa Bay Lightning make second round of cuts reducing roster by 27
The rosters in Tampa and Syracuse are starting to take shape.
Tampa Bay Lightning announce five-year extension with AHL affiliate Syracuse Crunch
Both teams are tied together for five more years, plus a two-year option at the end.
Syracuse Crunch announce preseason dates
The team will play two preseason games, both in away arenas.
2018-19 Syracuse Crunch regular season schedule notes
The Crunch hit the ice for their 25th AHL season in 18-19. Alex and Tracey break down their schedule.
Quick Strikes: Syracuse Crunch unveil 25th anniversary logo
and the Erik Karlsson sweepstakes are in full swing
The Tampa Bay Lightning, the Syracuse Crunch, and free agency: What else went down on July 1st?
The Crunch netted Kevin Lynch, Cameron Gaunce, and Hubert Labrie and on 7/1. They also lost Matthew Peca.
The Crunch Captain is back: Mike Angelidis returns to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization as a scout
Angelidis was captain of the Syracuse Crunch for four seasons, from 2012-2016.
Gilles Bouchard hired as Syracuse Crunch assistant coach
Bouchard is 47 and was the general manager and head coach of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
The Syracuse Crunch’s summer just got complicated
Some familiar names won’t be back next fall.
Tampa Bay Lightning promote Jeff Halpern to Assistant Coach
Pack your bags, Jeff, you’re going to the big leagues!!!
AHL North Division semifinals game 1: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans
The in-state rivals are set to square off in the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
Round One Preview: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans
The youngsters on the Crunch begin their quest for the Calder Cup against a familiar foe.
The Syracuse Crunch will return to the Calder Cup playoffs
The Crunch has made the playoffs in back-to-back years for the first time since 2011-12/2012-13.
What should the Tampa Bay Lightning do with all its goaltenders when Peter Budaj returns from injury?
With Budaj back, the Lightning organization is flush with puck stoppers.
Crunch Corner: Scoring goals is hard
An offensive outage costs the Crunch a perfect week
Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Goaltender Edward Pasquale from Edmonton Oilers
...In what seems to be a depth move for AHL Syracuse while Louis Domingue is with the Lightning.
2018 AHL All Star Classic Wrap: Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Mitchell Stephens represents the Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse forward Mitchell Stephens was the lone Crunch representative, and helped the North Division win the All-Star Challenge.