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The Syracuse Crunch are a minor league hockey team. Based in Syracuse, New York, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Jakob Pelletier Named Fortune Tires "Expect More" AHL Player of the Year

May 19, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The American Hockey League announced today that Syracuse Crunch forward Jakob Pelletier has been selected as the Fortune Tires "Expect More" AHL Player of the Year. The Fortune Tires "Expect More" AHL Player of the Year award honors one standout player from the league for exceptional performance over the course of the 2025-26 season. Fortune Tires, the Official Tire of the AHL, will contribute $2,500 to the player's charity of choice highlighting the company's commitment to both excellence and community i... Full Story

Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Forward Nick Abruzzese to One-Year, Two-Way Contract

May 19, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. Abruzzese, 27, appeared in 56 games with the Syracuse Crunch last season, recording 15 goals and 51 points. He ranked fifth on the team for goals and points and was third for assists with 36. Abruzzese also played in four Calder Cup Playoff games this season, notching a goal and four points. The 5-foot-10, 178-pound forward has played in a tota... Full Story

Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Defenseman Max Groshev to Two-Year, Two-Way Contract

May 19, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Max Groshev to a two-year, two-way contract, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. Groshev, 6-foot-2, 196 pounds, played in two games for the Lightning last season, making his NHL debut on December 28 versus Montreal, recording his first NHL assist and point, while logging 13:03 in ice time with a plus-1 rating. He skated in 58 games with the Syracuse Crunch last season, tallying three goals and 21 points. Groshev ranked thir... Full Story

Syracuse Crunch Re-Sign Defenseman Matteo Pietroniro to Two-Year AHL Contract

May 14, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch have re-signed defenseman Matteo Pietroniro to a two-year AHL contract, General Manager and Head Coach Joel Bouchard announced today. Pietroniro, 27, skated in 65 games with the Crunch this season recording career highs in goals (8) and assists (23). He led the team with a plus-26 rating in Crunch games played. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound blueliner has appeared in 190 career AHL games with the Crunch, Rockford IceHogs and Toronto Marlies since 2021 earning 46 points (12g, 34a). He has a... Full Story

• Jakob Pelletier Named Fortune Tires "Expect More" AHL Player of the Year - May 19, 2026
  
• Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Forward Nick Abruzzese to One-Year, Two-Way Contract - May 19, 2026
  
• Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Defenseman Max Groshev to Two-Year, Two-Way Contract - May 19, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Re-Sign Defenseman Matteo Pietroniro to Two-Year AHL Contract - May 14, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Re-Sign Defenseman Tommy Miller to One-Year AHL Contract - May 13, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Re-Sign Forward Brendan Furry to Two-Year AHL Contract - May 11, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Downed by Cleveland Monsters, 2-1, in Triple Overtime - May 3, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Edged by Cleveland Monsters, 4-3, in Overtime - May 1, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Partner with Empower Federal Credit Union for Goals for Charity - May 1, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Weekly - Vol. 32, No. 29 - April 28, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Blow Past Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, in Game 2 - April 26, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Fall to Cleveland Monsters, 3-2, in Game 1 - April 24, 2026
  
• Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Goaltender Brandon Halverson to Syracuse Crunch, Recall Goaltender Harrison Meneghin - April 23, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch to Host North Division Semifinals Watch Parties at Tully's Good Times April 24 and 26 - April 22, 2026
  
• Syracuse Crunch Weekly - Vol. 32, No. 28 - April 21, 2026
  
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Syracuse Crunch centers Dylan Duke (left) and Matthew Peca vs. the Cleveland Monsters (Eric Payne)
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Syracuse, New York
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Lightning
Website: Syracuse Crunch site
Schedule: Full Syracuse Crunch Schedule
Statistics: Full Syracuse Crunch Statistics

Sun., May 3	L	Cleveland 2 at Syracuse 1 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT)
Fri., May 1	L	Cleveland 4 at Syracuse 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final (OT)
Sun., Apr 26	W	Syracuse 4 at Cleveland 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., Apr 24	L	Syracuse 2 at Cleveland 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 18	W	Belleville 0 at Syracuse 4	Final
Fri., Apr 17	L	Syracuse 4 at Belleville 6	Final
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• Monsters win 3-OT thriller in Game 4 at Syracuse, take series, 3-1 - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (May 4)
  
• Monsters win in OT at Syracuse, take 2-1 series lead - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (May 2)
  
• Syracuse jumps Monsters with fast start to win, 4-1, and even playoff series 1-1 - AHL Willoughby News-Herald (April 27)
  
• Utica Comets miss opportunity with loss at rival Syracuse - AHL Rome Sentinel (April 13)
  
• Monsters finish trip with 6-3 loss to Syracuse - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (March 23)
  
• Monsters drop 6-2 decision to Crunch in first of two at Syracuse - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (March 22)
  
• Dogs Night Out for Hockey at Blue Cross Arena - AHL NewsBreak - Rochester (March 21)
  
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