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January 16, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch blew past the Utica Comets, 5-2, tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena.
Brendan Furry led the team with a goal and two assists, while Nick Abruzzese tallied two helpers. Dylan Duke, Jakob Pelletier, Lucas Mercuri and Conor Geekie each contributed a goal as the team advances to 20-14-2-1 on the season with 43 points. The Crunch are 6-2-0-0 in the 12-game season series against the Comets.
Crunch goaltender Ryan Fanti earned the win stopping 35-of-37 shots. Nico Daws turned a... Full Story
January 16, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch are holding Wizarding Night as part of their Crunch-Con series on Saturday, Jan. 24 when the team hosts the Utica Comets.
As part of Wizarding Night at the Crunch, fans are encouraged to dress as characters from their favorite wizarding movie franchises. During a night full of magic, the Crunch will play wizarding movie clips on the scoreboard throughout the game. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to take photos with wizarding props, including a Wanted Wizard poster, the gol... Full Story
January 16, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled goaltender Brandon Halverson from the Syracuse Crunch, Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today. Additionally, the Crunch have signed goaltender Jon Gillies to a PTO.
Halverson, 29, has appeared in 20 games for the Crunch this season and owns a 12-6-2 record with a 2.42 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage. Halverson has recorded three shutouts this season, tied for the second-most among all AHL goaltenders. The 6-foot-5, 235-po... Full Story
January 15, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The American Hockey League announced that Syracuse Crunch forwards Jakob Pelletier and Conor Geekie will represent the North Division at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO, to be held February 10-11 in Rockford, Ill.
Pelletier leads the Crunch and is fourth in the league with 37 points this season. His 17 goals are first among Crunch skaters, while his 20 assists are tied with Geekie for second. Pelletier also leads Syracuse with two shorthanded goals and is tied for first with a +13 rating. H... Full Story
The Syracuse Crunch are a minor league hockey team. Based in Syracuse, New York, they are a member of the American Hockey League.
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Syracuse Crunch Blow Past Utica Comets, 5-2
January 16, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch blew past the Utica Comets, 5-2, tonight at the Upstate Medical University Arena.
Brendan Furry led the team with a goal and two assists, while Nick Abruzzese tallied two helpers. Dylan Duke, Jakob Pelletier, Lucas Mercuri and Conor Geekie each contributed a goal as the team advances to 20-14-2-1 on the season with 43 points. The Crunch are 6-2-0-0 in the 12-game season series against the Comets.
Crunch goaltender Ryan Fanti earned the win stopping 35-of-37 shots. Nico Daws turned a... Full StoryMore Syracuse Crunch stories below
Syracuse Crunch to Host Wizarding Night January 24
January 16, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch are holding Wizarding Night as part of their Crunch-Con series on Saturday, Jan. 24 when the team hosts the Utica Comets.
As part of Wizarding Night at the Crunch, fans are encouraged to dress as characters from their favorite wizarding movie franchises. During a night full of magic, the Crunch will play wizarding movie clips on the scoreboard throughout the game. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to take photos with wizarding props, including a Wanted Wizard poster, the gol... Full StoryTampa Bay Lightning Recall Goaltender Brandon Halverson from Syracuse Crunch
January 16, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled goaltender Brandon Halverson from the Syracuse Crunch, Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today. Additionally, the Crunch have signed goaltender Jon Gillies to a PTO.
Halverson, 29, has appeared in 20 games for the Crunch this season and owns a 12-6-2 record with a 2.42 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage. Halverson has recorded three shutouts this season, tied for the second-most among all AHL goaltenders. The 6-foot-5, 235-po... Full StoryForwards Jakob Pelletier, Conor Geekie Named 2026 AHL All-Stars
January 15, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The American Hockey League announced that Syracuse Crunch forwards Jakob Pelletier and Conor Geekie will represent the North Division at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO, to be held February 10-11 in Rockford, Ill.
Pelletier leads the Crunch and is fourth in the league with 37 points this season. His 17 goals are first among Crunch skaters, while his 20 assists are tied with Geekie for second. Pelletier also leads Syracuse with two shorthanded goals and is tied for first with a +13 rating. H... Full StorySyracuse Crunch News
- Syracuse Crunch Blow Past Utica Comets, 5-2 - January 16, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch to Host Wizarding Night January 24 - January 16, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Recall Goaltender Brandon Halverson from Syracuse Crunch - January 16, 2026
- Forwards Jakob Pelletier, Conor Geekie Named 2026 AHL All-Stars - January 15, 2026
- Crunch Blanked by Americans, 3-0 - January 14, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Weekly - Vol. 32, No. 14 - January 13, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Assign Forward Curtis Douglas to Syracuse Crunch for Conditioning - January 12, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Rally Past Laval Rocket, 3-2 - January 10, 2026
- Crunch Blanked by Comets, 3-0 - January 9, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch to Host Monday Matinee Presented by Lifespan Speech & Swallowing Services January 19 - January 9, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Forward Milo Roelens to Syracuse Crunch from Orlando Solar Bears - January 8, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Partner with Kinney Drugs for Crunch at Your Service Charity Event February 26 - January 8, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Downed by Rochester Americans, 3-2 - January 7, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Goaltender Harrison Meneghin from Syracuse Crunch to Orlando Solar Bears - January 7, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Weekly - Vol. 32, No. 13 - January 6, 2026
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Syracuse Crunch defenseman Matteo Pietroniro (left) vs. the Rochester Americans (Micheline Veluvolu)
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Affiliation: Tampa Bay Lightning
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| Sat., Jan 17 | Syracuse at Lehigh Valley | 7:05 p.m. | |
| Fri., Jan 16 | W | Utica 2 at Syracuse 5 | Final |
| Wed., Jan 14 | L | Syracuse 0 at Rochester 3 | Final |
| Sat., Jan 10 | W | Laval 2 at Syracuse 3 | Final |
| Fri., Jan 9 | L | Syracuse 0 at Utica 3 | Final |
| Wed., Jan 7 | L | Rochester 3 at Syracuse 2 | Final |
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Syracuse Crunch Headlines
- Syracuse Crunch blanked by Rochester on the road - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (January 15)
- Syracuse Crunch rally past Laval for home victory - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (January 11)
- Utica blanks the Syracuse Crunch, 3-0 - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (January 10)
- Comeback attempt for the Syracuse Crunch falls short versus Rochester - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (January 8)
- AHL: Penguins feel Crunch in Syracuse - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 4)
- Syracuse Crunch shut out Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 6-0 - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (January 4)
- WBS Penguins fall in Syracuse, suffer first shutout loss of season - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 4)
- Syracuse Crunch downed by Marlies, 2-1, in overtime - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (January 2)
- Central New York native named to spot on Canadian Olympic men's hockey team - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (December 31)
- Abbotsford's Michael Milne dealt to Tampa Bay Lightning organization - AHL Abbotsford News (December 29)
- Syracuse Crunch held scoreless on power play in 4-2 loss at Laval Rocket on Sunday - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (December 29)
- Syracuse Crunch fall to Rocket, 4-3, in shootout - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (December 28)
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