AHL Syracuse Crunch

Crunch Announce Possible Eastern Conference Final Dates

Published on May 21, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Crunch will face either the Providence Bruins or the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Eastern Conference Final beginning on Sat., May 25.

The Crunch's third round matchup will be determined after the Bruins host the Penguins in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series on Wed., May 22. The winner of Game 7 will face the Crunch in the Eastern Conference Final. The Crunch advanced to the third round of the Calder Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 1995-96 season after completing a four-game sweep of the Springfield Falcons on Friday, May 17.

The American Hockey League has approved the following schedules for the Eastern Conference Final.

If Providence defeats Wilkes-Barre/Scranton:

Eastern Conference Finals - Series "M"

1-Providence Bruins vs. 3-Syracuse Crunch

Game 1 - Sat., May 25 - Syracuse at Providence, TBD

Game 2 - Sun., May 26 - Syracuse at Providence, 7:05 ET

Game 3 - Wed., May 29 - Providence at Syracuse, 7 ET

Game 4 - Fri., May 31 - Providence at Syracuse, 7 ET

*Game 5 - Sat., June 1 - Providence at Syracuse, 7 ET

*Game 6 - Mon., June 3 - Syracuse at Providence, 7:05 ET

*Game 7 - Wed., June 5 - Syracuse at Providence, 7:05 ET

*If necessary

If Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defeats Providence:

Eastern Conference Finals - Series "M"

3-Syracuse Crunch vs. 5-Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Game 1 - Sat., May 25 - W-B/Scranton at Syracuse, 7 ET

Game 2 - Sun., May 26 - W-B/Scranton at Syracuse, 7 ET

Game 3 - Wed., May 29 - Syracuse at W-B/Scranton, 7:05 ET

Game 4 - Fri., May 31 - Syracuse at W-B/Scranton, 7:05 ET

*Game 5 - Sat., June 1 - W-B/Scranton at Syracuse, 7 ET

*Game 6 - Mon., June 3 - Syracuse at W-B/Scranton, 7:05 ET

*Game 7 - Wed., June 5 - W-B/Scranton at Syracuse, 7 ET

*If necessary

Third round playoff tickets range from $21 to $25 with special rates available for groups of 15 or more (day of game charges may apply). Tickets can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473-4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at (www.syracusecrunch.com) or follow the club on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and on Twitter (@SyracuseCrunch).

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