Syracuse Crunch center Tristan Allard (right) lunges for a puck vs. the Charlotte Checkers

Syracuse Crunch Downed by Charlotte Checkers, 3-2

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch were downed by the Charlotte Checkers, 3-2, tonight at Bojangles Coliseum. Lucas Mercuri and Nick Abruzzese recorded goals for the Crunch as the team fell just short in their comeback effort. The Crunch dropped both of the weekend contests in Charlotte and move to 8-4-0-0 on the season. Crunch goaltender Brandon Halverson turned aside 25-of-28 shots. Kevin Mandolese earned the win sto... Full Story