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Crunch Defeat IceCaps, 3-2

March 19, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Ryan Martindale recorded a three-point game with his first two goals of the season and an assist to help lift the Syracuse Crunch over the St. John's IceCaps, 3-2, tonight at the War Memorial Arena.

Martindale opened scoring for the Crunch with back-to-back markers in the first and second periods, while Jeff Tambellini netted the game-winner for the third time this season.

Crunch goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis earned his tenth win of the year stopping 21 of 23 shots. IceCaps netminder Eddie Pasquale turned aside 36 of 39 in defeat. Syracuse was unable to convert on four power play opportunities and shut down all three St. John's man-advantages.

The IceCaps were first on the board 6:31 into the opening frame. Gudlevskis stopped Brett Lernout's shot from the left point, but left the rebound out for Gabriel Dumont to tuck in.

Two minutes later, Martindale evened the score. Matt Taormina skated the puck towards the end boards and flipped it back from below the goal line for Martindale to chip in. Henri Ikonen recorded a point on the equalizer. At 8:51 of the second period, Martindale netted his second. He deked around a defenseman and fired from the top of the right circle. Gourde and Tambellini assisted on the go-ahead goal.

Tambellini went on to build a two-goal lead for Syracuse 6:54 into in the middle frame. After receiving a pass from Gourde, he cut across the slot and slid a backhander past Pasquale. Martindale earned his third point of the night with the secondary helper.

At the 7:58 mark of the third, the IceCaps pulled within one. Brandon McNally was parked at the right goal post to sweep in a loose puck, but the Crunch were able to stifle the comeback to defeat the IceCaps for the second time this season.

Syracuse is now 2-2-2-1 in the eight-game series with St. John's and 26-25-10-3 on the season. The IceCaps are 28-26-8-3. The teams return to the War Memorial Arena for a rematch tomorrow at 5 p.m.

Syracuse Crunch single game and season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located in the War Memorial at 800 South State Street in Syracuse or by calling the office at 315-473-4444. For the latest Crunch news, visit www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch), Twitter (@SyracuseCrunch) and Instagram (@officialsyracusecrunch) using #SyrCrunch and #BelieveInBlue.

Crunchables: Matt Taormina played in his 150th game with the Crunch tonight...With an assist tonight, Yanni Gourde earned his 100th point in a Crunch jersey...Jeff Tambellini has four goals in the last three contests...Ryan Martindale had his third three-point game and third multi-goal game in 32 career Crunch matches.

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