AHL Syracuse Crunch

Hartigan, Delmore Eying More Records

March 6, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


With his goal and assist on Saturday night against Binghamton, center Mark Hartigan is six points shy of tying Lonny Bohonos (1995-96) and Bill Bowler (2000-01) for most points in a season with 79. This past weekend defenseman Andy Delmore moved within two assists of Chris O'Sullivan (1999-00) for most assists by a defenseman at 47. He is also six points short of tying O'Sullivan and Radim Bicanek (2000-01) for most points by a defenseman (62).

ANOTHER RECORD DOWN: With two power play goals on Saturday, March 4, Syracuse set a franchise record for power play goals in a season, 92, breaking the old mark of 91 set in 1998-99.

ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END: This past weekend Syracuse had two streaks come to an end. Center Mark Hartigan's 11-game goal streak was broke on Friday, March 3 against Hershey, but he picked up where he left off on Saturday, March 4, tallying once against Binghamton. Syracuse's 12-game point streak was snapped on Saturday, March 4 with a 4-2 loss to Binghamton. During their 12-game point streak the Crunch posted a 9-0-2-1 record.

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS:

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON (PITTSBURGH PENGUINS): Syracuse travels to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, March 8 for the seventh of eight regular season games. The Penguins lead the series 4-2-0 despite losing to the Crunch 4-3 at the War Memorial at Oncenter on February 22. Center Matt Hussey (4g, 5a) leads all players in head-to-head scoring with nine points. Crunch defenseman Andy Delmore (1g, 5a) leads the Crunch in head-to-head scoring with six points. Goaltenders Andrew Penner (1-1-0) and Martin Prusek (0-2-0) have split time in net for Syracuse. Penguins goaltender Dany Sabourin has posted a 2-1-0 record. Lifetime, the Crunch are 31-22-7 against the Penguins.

ROCHESTER (BUFFALO SABRES/FLORIDA PANTHERS): Syracuse plays two games against Rochester this weekend on Friday, March 10 at the War Memorial at Oncenter and Sunday, March 12 at BlueCross Arena for the seventh and eight of 12 regular season games. Syracuse leads the series 4-2-0 after shutting out Rochester 6-0 on February 11 at the War Memorial at Oncenter. Center Mark Hartigan (2g, 7a) leads all players in head-to-head scoring with nine points. Defenseman Nathan Paetsch (1g, 5a) and center Jiri Novotny (2g, 4a) leads all Amerks players in head-to-head scoring with six points. Goaltenders Mike Ayers (1-1-0) and Andrew Penner (2-0-0) have split time in net for Syracuse. Rochester goaltender Michael Leighton has a 1-4-0 record against Syracuse. Lifetime, the Crunch are 52-64-14 against the Senators.

TORONTO (TORNTO MAPLE LEAFS): The Marlies travel to Syracuse on Saturday, March 11 for the sixth of eight regular season meetings. Syracuse leads the series 3-2-0 after defeating Toronto 3-2 on February 19 at Ricoh Coliseum. Center Mark Hartigan (2g, 4a) leads all Crunch players in head-to-head scoring with six points. Center John Pohl (4g, 2a) and left wing Bates Battaglia (2g, 4a) leads all Toronto players in head-to-head scoring with six points. Goaltender Andrew Penner has appeared in three games for Syracuse with a 2-1-0 record. Toronto goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin has a 2-1-1 record against Syracuse. Lifetime, the Crunch are 3-2-0 against the Marlies.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:

Monday, March 6

Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Advance Auto Parts, March 6: The Syracuse Crunch announced that defenseman Jeff MacMillan and center Ben Simon will be at the Advance Auto Parts in Liverpool on Monday, March 6.

MacMillan and Simon will be available from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, March 6 to sign autographs and take pictures. Advance Auto Parts is located at 8410 Oswego Road in Liverpool. Call 652-4731 for directions.

Canzanello and Sarno to Visit Kinney Drugs Monday, March 6: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch defenseman Andy Canzanello and center Peter Sarno will be at Kinney Drugs in Liverpool on Monday, March 6.

Canzanello and Sarno will be available from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, March 6 to sign autographs and take pictures. Kinney Drugs is located at 437 Electronics Parkway. Call 453-1750 for directions.

Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Tully's, March 6: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Andy Delmore, Greg Mauldin and Alexandre Picard will appear at the Tully's in North Syracuse on March 6.

Delmore, Mauldin and Picard will be available on Monday, March 6 from 6 -7 p.m. at the Tully's located at 7838 Brewerton Road in North Syracuse to sign autographs and take pictures. Call 452-5656 for directions.

Tuesday, March 7

Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Verizon Wireless, March 7: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Steven Goertzen and Andrew Murray will be at Verizon Wireless in Clay on Tuesday, March 7 from 5-6 p.m. to sign autographs.

Verizon Wireless is located in B.J.'s Club in Clay (4145 Route 31). Fans do not need to be a B.J.'s Club member in order to attend this appearance. Call 428-0141 for directions.

Thursday, March 9

Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Verizon Wireless, March 9: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Tyler Kolarik and Geoff Platt will be at Verizon Wireless in Circuit City at the Carousel Center on Thursday, March 9 from 5-6 p.m. to sign autographs.

Verizon Wireless is located inside Circuit City at Carousel Center. Call 428-0141 for directions.

Monday, March 13

Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Verizon Wireless, March 13: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Jeff MacMillan and Alexandre Picard will appear at Verizon Wireless in East Syracuse on Monday, March 13 from 4-5 p.m. to sign autographs.

Verizon Wireless is located in B.J.'s Club in East Syracuse. Fans do not need to be a B.J.'s Club member in order to attend this appearance. Call 701-4750 for directions.

Tuesday, March 14

Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Verizon Wireless, March 14: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Andy Canzanello and Ben Simon will be at Verizon Wireless in Clay on Tuesday, March 14 from 5-6 p.m. to sign autographs.

Verizon Wireless is located in B.J.'s Club in Clay (4145 Route 31). Fans do not need to be a B.J.'s Club member in order to attend this appearance. Call 701-4755 for directions.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: The Crunch's weekly schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, March 7 10:00 a.m. practice @ Tsha'Hon'nonyen'dakhwa

Wednesday, March 8 10:00 a.m. skate @ War Memorial at Oncenter

7:05 p.m. game @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Thursday, March 9 10:30 a.m. practice @ War Memorial at Oncenter

Friday, March 10 10:00 a.m. skate @ War Memorial at Oncenter

7:30 p.m. game vs. Rochester

Saturday, March 11 10:00 a.m. skate @ War Memorial at Oncenter

7:30 p.m. game vs. Toronto

Sunday, March 12 6:05 p.m. game @ Rochester

*All practice times and locations subject to change

CRUNCHABLES: Syracuse is two wins shy of tying the franchise record for most wins in a season with 39 (2001-02) and is three wins short of tying the home wins record of 22 (2001-02)... On Wednesday, March 8 the Crunch will be looking for their 19th road victory which will set a new franchise record.

2005-06 RECORD: 37-19-4-2, 80 points (19-6-2-1 home, 18-13-2-1 road), tied-second place, North Division

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Wednesday, March 8 @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (40-15-3-3), 86 points, first place, East Division

Radio: SportsRadio 620 WHEN, Internet: B2 Networks (www.syracusecrunch.com)

Friday, March 10 vs. Rochester (27-30-2-2), 58 points, sixth place, North Division

Radio: SportsRadio 620 WHEN, Internet: B2 Networks (www.syracusecrunch.com)

Saturday, March 11 vs. Toronto (32-23-4-2), 70 points, fourth place, North Division

Radio: SportsRadio 620 WHEN, Internet: B2 Networks (www.syracusecrunch.com)

Sunday, March 12 @ Rochester (27-30-2-2), 58 points, sixth place, North Division

Radio: SportsRadio 620 WHEN, Internet: B2 Networks (www.syracusecrunch.com)

*Radio station subject to change.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, March 3 CRUNCH 2 Hershey 1

Saturday, March 4 Binghamton 4 Crunch 2

HOME TEAM IN CAPS

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