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March 20, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch clinched a Calder Cup Playoffs berth as they defeated the Rochester Americans, 5-3, tonight at Blue Cross Arena.
Rochester jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the opening frame, but Syracuse rattled off three consecutive goals in the second period to take a 3-1 lead heading into the second intermission. The Crunch then added two more goals to begin the final frame. The Americans attempted a late comeback effort with two goals in the final seven minutes but the comeback ultimately fell short, g... Full Story
March 20, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch are hosting Christie Casciano for "The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" book signing on Sunday, March 22 when the team plays the Cleveland Monsters at 4 p.m.
Fans can meet Casciano and purchase a copy of "The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" in Memorial Hall during pregame and the first intermission. As part of the appearance, Casciano will also drop the ceremonial first puck.
"The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" is the third book in the popular Puck Hog series. When a prized trophy g... Full Story
March 17, 2026 - CRUNCH SLOWED UP IN WEEK 23
The Syracuse Crunch hit a roadblock with a three-game winless spell in Week 23. All three losses came on home ice, matching the team's longest winless stretch of the season at Upstate Medical University Arena.
The Crunch had its five-game winning streak snapped in a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday. Syracuse then slipped up, 4-1, against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday. The Crunch earned a standings point with a shootout loss to the Laval Rocket on Saturday; both teams ralli... Full Story
March 17, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch have signed forward Max Grondin to a professional tryout contract, General Manager & Head Coach Joel Bouchard announced today.
Grondin, 25, has played in three games with the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL this season tallying one goal and two assists. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound forward has also skated in 28 games with the University of Ottawa leading the team in total points (30) and tied for the lead in goals (12). His 18 assists ranked second.
In 102 games with the Gee-Gees from 202... Full Story
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Crunch Clinch Playoff Berth with 5-3 Win over Americans
March 20, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch clinched a Calder Cup Playoffs berth as they defeated the Rochester Americans, 5-3, tonight at Blue Cross Arena.
Rochester jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the opening frame, but Syracuse rattled off three consecutive goals in the second period to take a 3-1 lead heading into the second intermission. The Crunch then added two more goals to begin the final frame. The Americans attempted a late comeback effort with two goals in the final seven minutes but the comeback ultimately fell short, g... Full StoryMore Syracuse Crunch stories below
Syracuse Crunch to Host Christie Casciano for "The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" Book Signing March 22
March 20, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch are hosting Christie Casciano for "The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" book signing on Sunday, March 22 when the team plays the Cleveland Monsters at 4 p.m.
Fans can meet Casciano and purchase a copy of "The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" in Memorial Hall during pregame and the first intermission. As part of the appearance, Casciano will also drop the ceremonial first puck.
"The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" is the third book in the popular Puck Hog series. When a prized trophy g... Full StorySyracuse Crunch Weekly - Vol. 32, No. 23
March 17, 2026 - CRUNCH SLOWED UP IN WEEK 23
The Syracuse Crunch hit a roadblock with a three-game winless spell in Week 23. All three losses came on home ice, matching the team's longest winless stretch of the season at Upstate Medical University Arena.
The Crunch had its five-game winning streak snapped in a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday. Syracuse then slipped up, 4-1, against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday. The Crunch earned a standings point with a shootout loss to the Laval Rocket on Saturday; both teams ralli... Full StorySyracuse Crunch Sign Forward Max Grondin to PTO
March 17, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch have signed forward Max Grondin to a professional tryout contract, General Manager & Head Coach Joel Bouchard announced today.
Grondin, 25, has played in three games with the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL this season tallying one goal and two assists. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound forward has also skated in 28 games with the University of Ottawa leading the team in total points (30) and tied for the lead in goals (12). His 18 assists ranked second.
In 102 games with the Gee-Gees from 202... Full StorySyracuse Crunch News
- Crunch Clinch Playoff Berth with 5-3 Win over Americans - March 20, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch to Host Christie Casciano for "The Puck Hog: Trophy Thief Mystery" Book Signing March 22 - March 20, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Weekly - Vol. 32, No. 23 - March 17, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Sign Forward Max Grondin to PTO - March 17, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Edged by Laval Rocket, 4-3, in Shootout - March 14, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch to Take on Syracuse Canal Mules Identity March 28 - March 14, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Recall Defenseman Steven Santini from Syracuse Crunch - March 14, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Forward Milo Roelens from Syracuse Crunch to Orlando Solar Bears - March 14, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Forward Conor Geekie to Syracuse Crunch - March 14, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Fall to Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 4-1 - March 13, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch to Celebrate Hockey History as Syracuse Stars March 21 - March 13, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Defenseman Steven Santini to Syracuse Crunch - March 13, 2026
- Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Defenseman Ian Mitchell from Detroit Red Wings - March 12, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch Downed by Toronto Marlies, 5-1 - March 11, 2026
- Syracuse Crunch to Hold Second Annual Officer Michael Jensen Memorial First Responders Game April 11 - March 11, 2026
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League: American Hockey LeagueHome: Syracuse, New York
Affiliation: Tampa Bay Lightning
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| Sun., Mar 22 | Cleveland at Syracuse | 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sat., Mar 21 | Cleveland at Syracuse | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Fri., Mar 20 | W | Syracuse 5 at Rochester 3 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 14 | L | Laval 4 at Syracuse 3 | Final (SO) |
| Fri., Mar 13 | L | Lehigh Valley 4 at Syracuse 1 | Final |
| Wed., Mar 11 | L | Toronto 5 at Syracuse 1 | Final |
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Syracuse Crunch Headlines
- Dogs Night Out for Hockey at Blue Cross Arena - AHL NewsBreak - Rochester (March 21)
- Lightning re-assign defenseman Steven Santini to AHL Syracuse - AHL NHL.com (March 13)
- Utica Comets end three-day run of games with loss to Crunch - AHL Rome Sentinel (March 9)
- WBS Penguins earn point with late goal, fall to Syracuse in OT - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 7)
- Syracuse Crunch outlast Belleville on the road - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (February 19)
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