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Overall Shootout A Success

February 12, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


OVERALL SHOOTOUT STATS A POSITIVE: The Crunch's 3-2 loss to Manitoba on Friday, February 9 was the Crunch's seventh shootout appearance this season and the 14-round series was the longest in team-history. The next closest shootout was nine rounds played on April 12, 2006 against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where the Crunch came away with a 2-1 victory. Despite posting a 1-6 record this season, through three seasons the team boasts a 17-13 record. Prior to this season, the Crunch have been very productive when heading into a shootout. In 2004-05, the inaugural year of the shootout, Syracuse made their appearance 14 times in the shootout, boasting a 10-4 record, only to follow it up the next year with a 6-3 record in nine games. It doesn't matter whether the team is at home or on the road either. The Crunch are 8-6 at home and 9-7 on the road during the three seasons.

METHOT MATCHES LAST SEASON: Despite dropping the last four games, defenseman Marc Methot has managed to continue his strong offensive year. On Sunday, February 11, Methot tallied an assist, his 13th point of the season in 50 games. It took him 71 games to hit that mark during his rookie season in 2005-06. In 121 career AHL games, all with Syracuse, Methot has 2 goals, 24 assists and 117 penalty minutes to his credit.

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COLUMBUS UPDATE: The Blue Jackets went 1-2-0 last week, after being shutout by Phoenix 3-0 on February 6, then defeating Calgary 2-1 on February 8, only to lose to Chicago 5-4 on February 11. Former Crunch Anders Eriksson (1a), Nikolai Zherdev (1a) and Alex Svitov (1g) registered a point over the weekend. Former Crunch goaltender Pascal Leclaire saw his first action since being sidelined with a knee injury on Sunday, February 11 against Chicago in relief of goaltender Fredrik Norrena. Leclaire saw 46:37 minutes of action, stopping 15 of 17 shots faced.

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS:

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON (PITTSBURGH PENGUINS): The Crunch travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, February 14 for the sixth of eight regular season meetings between the clubs. The Crunch are 1-3-0-1 against the Penguins, after the Crunch were shutout 2-0 on January 17 at Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. Penguins centers Stephen Dixon (1g, 3a) and Rob Schremp (1g, 3a) lead all players in head-to-head scoring with four points. Center Geoff Platt leads all Crunch players with three points (1g, 2a) in head-to-head scoring. Former Crunch goaltender Andrew Penner has appeared four times between the pipes, posting a 3-1-0record, a 1.96 goals against average and a .922 save percentage. Dan LaCosta has appeared in two games for Syracuse, posting a 0-1-0 record, 1.44 goals against average and a .944 save percentage. Lifetime, the Crunch are 34-25-8 against the Penguins.

MANITOBA (VANCOUVER CANUCKS): On Friday, February 16 Syracuse hosts Manitoba for the seventh of eight regular season meetings between the clubs. The Crunch are 2-3-0-1, after losing to the Moose 5-2 on Saturday, February 10 at the MTS Centre. Moose left wing Jason Jaffray lead all players in head-to-head scoring with nine points (4g, 5a). Right wing Adam Pineault leads all Crunch players in head-to-head scoring with three points (1g, 2a). Goaltender Drew MacIntyre has appeared in net twice for Manitoba, posting a 2-0-0 record, a 2.75 goals against average and a .911 save percentage. Goaltender Ty Conklin has appeared in net three times for Syracuse posting a 0-2-1 record, a 2.92 goals against average and .899 save percentage. Lifetime, Syracuse is 8-8-2 against Manitoba.

ROCHESTER (BUFFALO SABRES/FLORIDA PANTHERS): Rochester visits Syracuse on Saturday, February 17, for the seventh of 12 season meetings between the clubs. Syracuse is 3-1-0-2 against Rochester, after shutting out the Amerks 6-0 on February 3 at the War Memorial at Oncenter. Defenseman Filip Novak leads all players in head-to-head scoring with 9 points (1g, 8a). Center Janis Sprukts (1g, 4a) leads all Rochester players with five points in head-to-head scoring. Goaltender Dan LaCosta has appeared in two games for Syracuse, posting a 1-0-0 record, a 0.91 goals against average and a .970 save percentage. Goaltender Craig Anderson has appeared in four games for Rochester, posting a 2-2-0 record, a 3.44 goals against average and a .901 save percentage. Lifetime, Syracuse is 56-69-17 against Rochester.

HAMILTON (MONTREAL CANADIENS): On Monday, February 19 Syracuse hosts Hamilton for the fourth eight regular season meetings between the clubs. The Crunch are 0-3-0-0 against The Bulldogs, after falling 4-1 on December 16 at the War Memorial at Oncenter. Center Corey Locke leads all players in head-to-head scoring with five points (1g, 4a). Center Geoff Platt (3g) and left wing Alexandre Picard (3a) lead all Crunch players with three points in head-to-head scoring. Goaltender Jaroslav Halak has appeared in two games for Hamilton, posting a 2-0-0 record, a 0.50 goals against average and a .982 save percentage. Goaltender Ty Conklin has appeared in one game for Syracuse, recording 28 saves in the loss. Lifetime, the Crunch are 29-34-12 against Hamilton.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:

DealMaker Auto Group 'Test Drive For Tickets': The Syracuse Crunch announced the details of the DealMaker Auto Group 'Test Drive For Tickets'.

Throughout the month of February, when a customer test drives any vehicle at one of the below DealMaker locations, they will receive a complimentary voucher for two (2) tickets, (while supplies last), to one of five select home games.

The DealMaker locations are as follows:

DealMaker Ford of Clay (Route 31, Clay)

DealMaker Ford of Watertown (Outer Washington St., Watertown)

DealMaker Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep (Arsenal St., Watertown)

DealMaker Chevrolet (Route 37, Theresa)

Crunch Announce Details of Anheuser Busch $50,000 Shot Program: The Syracuse Crunch announced the details of the Anheuser Busch $50,000 Shot program.

Beginning Friday, February 9 and running the entire month of February, fans interested in participating in the Anheuser Busch $50,000 shot can register at Bud & Bud Light 18pk displays at P & C Foods and Pharmacy locations in Onondaga County. One (1) contestant will be randomly chosen to shoot from center ice at the Crunch's game on March 24 for a chance to win $50,000.

February 13

Labelle and LaCosta to Sign Autographs at Quickway on February 13: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Olivier Labelle and Dan LaCosta will be at the Quickway in Mattydale on Tuesday, February 13 from 4-5 p.m. to sign autographs.

Quickway is located at 106 East Molloy Road in Mattydale. For directions please call 454-0117.

Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Tully's Good Times, February 13: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Filip Novak and Alexandre Picard will be at Tully's Good Times in Liverpool on February 13 from 6-7 p.m. to sign autographs.

Novak and Picard will be available on Tuesday, February 13 from 6 -7 p.m. at the Tully's Good Times located in Liverpool to sign the teams' special edition oversized hockey cards, compliments of Tully's Good Times.

February 15

Pineault and Redlihs to Sign Autographs at Quickway on February 15: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Crunch players Adam Pineault and Jekabs Redlihs will be at the Quickway in Brewerton on Thursday, February 15 from 4-5 p.m. to sign autographs.

February 19

Dora The Explorer To Appear at Crunch Game Monday, February 19 -- Monday Night is Buy One Get One Free, Compliments of Time Warner Cable: The Syracuse Crunch announced that Dora The Explorer will be at their Monday, February 19 game against Hamilton.

Dora will be available during the first and second intermissions to take pictures will fans in Memorial Hall. In addition, anyone that purchases a ticket to the Crunch's Monday, February 19 (7:00 p.m. start time) game against the Hamilton Bulldogs will receive a ticket of equal or lesser value free to that's night game, compliments of Time Warner Cable. (Discount not valid with any other offer).

Crunch Announce Special Presidents' Day Ticket Offer -- Anyone with the Last Name Washington or Lincoln To Get $5 Tickets: The Syracuse Crunch announced a special ticket offer to their Monday, February 19 game for fans with the last name of Washington or Lincoln.

In honor of the Crunch's Presidents' Day game against the Hamilton Bulldogs, any fan with the last name of Washington or Lincoln will be able to purchase a regularly priced ticket for $5.

The February 19 game also features an appearance by Dora The Explorer, who will be on hand at the game to meet with fans during the first and second intermissions in Memorial Hall.

Crunch Announce Details of Crunch Time For Teachers Program, Compliments of Sylvan Learning Center: The Syracuse Crunch announced that their Monday, February 19 game against Hamilton will be Crunch Time For Teachers, compliments of Sylvan Learning Center.

Teachers throughout Central New York will receive a complimentary ticket to the Monday, February 19 game against Hamilton. Teachers will by required to show their school ID at the box office or by redeeming a free ticket voucher that will be provided to the schools by the Crunch and Sylvan Learning Center.

In addition, the Crunch will offer a discounted ticket for any additional tickets teachers may need. At the game, teachers will be directed to the Sylvan Learning Center display table on the second level to register for a chance to win a number of various prizes.

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

Tuesday, February 13 10:30 a.m. practice @ Tsha'Hon'nonyen'dakhwa

Wednesday, February 14 10:00 a.m. skate @ War Memorial at Oncenter

7:00 p.m. game @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Thursday, February 15 10:30 a.m. practice @ War Memorial at Oncenter

Friday, February 16 10:00 a.m. skate @ War Memorial at Oncenter

7:30 p.m. game vs. Manitoba

Saturday, February 17 10:00 a.m. skate @ War Memorial at Oncenter

7:30 p.m. game vs. Rochester

Sunday, February 18 TBD

Monday, February 19 10:00 a.m. skate @ War Memorial at Oncenter

*All practice times and locations subject to change

CRUNCHABLES: With a power play goal on Sunday, February 11 against Chicago, center Geoff Platt moved into a fifth place tie with Mathieu Darche on the all-time power play goals list with 25... Goaltender Ty Conklin made his first appearance in the net for Syracuse on Saturday, February 9 @ Manitoba, since being recalled by Columbus on December 11. His last game for Syracuse was December 10 against Hamilton... Center Zenon Konopka made his Crunch debut on Friday, February 9 @ Manitoba, where he tallied his first point in a Crunch uniform, an assist.

2006-07 RECORD: 18-27-1-5, 43 points (10-11-1-2 home, 8-16-0-4 road), sixth place, North Division

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Wednesday, February 14 @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (32-12-2-3), 69 points, third place, East Division

Friday, February 16 vs. Manitoba (25-16-7-4), 61 points, third place, North Division

Saturday, February 17 vs. Rochester (34-16-1-0), 69 points, first place, North Division

Monday, February 19 vs. Hamilton (31-18-2-2), 66 points, second place, North Division

LAST WEEK'S RESULT

Wednesday, February 7 GRAND RAPIDS 4 Crunch 3

Friday, February 9 MANITOBA 3 SOL Crunch 2

Saturday, February 10 MANITOBA 5 Crunch 2

Sunday, February 11 CHICAGO 6 Crunch 2

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