AHL Syracuse Crunch

Crunch Rebound with OT Win Over Binghamton

Published on March 31, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Binghamton, NY (March 31, 2012) The Syracuse Crunch earned a 2-1 victory in overtime against the Binghamton Senators, tonight at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Kyle Cumiskey earned the game-winner when his centering feed was sent over the goal line by Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki. The Crunch have now earned points in 10 straight games (8-0-1-1) and remain in sole possession of seventh place in the Eastern Conference.

The Crunch opened the scoring with 35.8 seconds remaining in the first period. John Mitchell fired a sharp-angle shot on goal, which caromed to Dan Sexton for his 12th goal of the season. Riley Holzapfel also earned an assist on the play. The Crunch out-shot Binghamton 16-10 after 20 minutes.

The Senators tied it up at one with 5:53 remaining on the power play. Patrick Wiercioch's point shot found its way past Iiro Tarkki. Shots were 27-21 in favor of the Crunch after 40 minutes. After a scoreless third period, the game headed into overtime.

In the extra session, Cumiskey led a rush up ice on the right-wing side. After throwing the puck in front, Borowiecki inadvertently cleared the puck into his own net at 2:41 to end the game.

The Crunch return home on Wednesday to face the Senators at 7 p.m. to complete their eight-game season series.

Crunchables: Riley Holzapfel has points in nine out of his last 10 games...The Crunch have played six consecutive overtime games, going 4-2 in those contests....The Crunch won all four games against the Senators in Binghamton this season...John Mitchell has five points in five games against Binghamton this season.

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