Syracuse Crunch left wing Nick Abruzzese

Crunch Defeat Bears, 5-2, in Season Opener

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch defeated the Hershey Bears, 5-2, tonight in the season opener at the Giant Center. The Bears got out to a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but the Crunch responded with five unanswered goals to secure the victory. Jakob Pelletier led Syracuse in scoring with two goals and one assist, while Charle-Edouard D'Astous notched one goal and two assists. Dominic James tallied his first tw... Full Story