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Platt Shuffled Back to Syracuse

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


COLUMBUS SHUFFLES PLATT: Center Geoff Platt experienced an interesting weekend of travel that began and ended in Syracuse and included another trip on the Syracuse/Columbus shuttle. Platt started the weekend by boarding the Crunch's bus to Hamilton, Ontario, that night he recorded two goals in Syracuse's 5-3 loss to the Bulldogs. Following that night's contest rather than joining his teammates for a seven and a half hour bus trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania Platt headed north to his home in Toronto, Ontario to spend the night after finding out he was recalled by Columbus. Saturday morning Platt took a flight to Detroit, Michigan to meet the Blue Jackets for a game that night against the Red Wings in which he was scoreless in 8:50 of ice time. Following that game Platt remained in Detroit while his Columbus teammates returned to Ohio. Sunday morning he was back on an airplane, traveling back to the Salt City.

In eight games with Syracuse this season, Platt has recorded 6 goals, 4 assists and 10 penalty minutes. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Platt was signed as a free agent by Columbus on November 23, 2005.

novak putting points up:

Defenseman Filip Novak leads Crunch d-men in scoring with 8 points in 11 games. After staring the season without a point in his first three games, Novak has recorded six points (8a) in his last eight games. Last season, Novak posted 52 points (8g, 44a) in 64 games with Binghamton. A native of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Novak was signed as a free agent by Columbus on August 9, 2006.

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS:

CHICAGO (ATLANTA THRASHERS): Syracuse hosts Chicago on Friday, November 10 for the first of two regular season meetings. In 12 games this season, center Jason Krog has tallied a AHL leading 25 points (9g, 16a). Goaltender Michael Garnett has appeared in nine games for the Wolves, posting a 5-3-0 record, a 2.98 goals against average and .897 save percentage. Lifetime, the Crunch are 3-5-0 against the Wolves.

OMAHA (CALGARY FLAMES): On Saturday, November 11 Syracuse hosts Omaha for the second and final regular season meeting. Omaha leads the series after defeating Syracuse 2-0 on October 20 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Right wings Kris Chucko and Carsen Germyn lead the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights in head-to-head scoring with one goal each. Goaltender Curtis McElhinney posted the victory for Omaha, posting 27 saves. Crunch goaltender Ty Conklin recorded 21 saves in the loss. Lifetime, Syracuse is 0-1-0 against Omaha.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:

Saturday, November 11

Lottery Night at the Crunch: The Syracuse Crunch announced today that their Saturday, November 11 game against Omaha will be New York State Lottery Night at the Crunch.

The first 500 fans, 18 and over, in attendance will receive one (1) Mega Millions Free Play coupon, courtesy of New York State Lottery. New York Lottery will have two (2) tables set-up for fans to register for an Instant Ticket. Lottery tickets will also be available for purchase at each of the New York State Lottery tables located on the concourse.

In addition, there will be a Lucky Row promotion during the game, as well as an on-ice promotion during the first intermission.

Monday, November 13

Tully's Billiards Tournament: The Syracuse Crunch announced the details of the Tully's Billiards Challenge to be held on Monday, November 13 at the Tully's on Erie Boulevard at 6:30 p.m.

Fans will have the opportunity to compete against Crunch players Philippe Dupuis, Olivier Labelle, Filip Novak and Brandon Sugden, as well as members of the local media and other fans in an elimination pool tournament. A total of seven teams will be selected; four fan teams, two Crunch teams and one media team. Anyone interested in competing can email the Crunch at sscott@syracusecrunch.com (include your name, address and phone number).

The deadline to register is Thursday, November 9. The randomly selected fans will be notified by phone or email. The winning team will receive dinner for eight at Tully's, eight tickets to a Crunch game and will be part of a ceremonial puck drop at a future home game.

Nestle PowerBar Friday's Program: The Syracuse Crunch announced the details of the Nestle PowerBar Friday's program.

During the 2006-07 season, whenever a customer brings five (5) PowerBar wrappers to the Crunch Office or Oncenter Box Office they will receive one (1) free Crunch ticket for any Friday night regular season 2006-07 home game.

CRUNCHABLES: Right wing Jaroslav Balastik tallied a goal in his first game with Syracuse on Friday, November 3 against Hamilton... Left wing Mark Hartigan is three games short of 250 career AHL games... Defenseman Mark Flood has matched his point total from last season in three less games this year (6gp, 1g, 1a)... Defenseman Jamie Pushor is one game shy of 900 in his professional career.

2006-07 RECORD: 2-8-0-1, 5 points (2-2-0-0 home, 0-6-0-1 road), sixth place, North Division

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, November 10 vs. Chicago (8-3-1-0), 17 points, tied-second place, West Division

Saturday, November 11 vs. Omaha (8-2-1-0), 17 points, tied-second place, West Division

LAST WEEK'S RESULT

Friday, November 3 HAMILTON 5 Crunch 3

Saturday, November 5 HERSHEY 5 Crunch 0

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