Syracuse Crunch Blank Toronto Marlies, 2-0
January 1, 2025 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release
Syracuse Crunch goaltender Brandon Halverson
(Syracuse Crunch, Credit: Thomas Skrlj)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Brandon Halverson and the Syracuse Crunch blanked the Toronto Marlies, 2-0, this afternoon at Cola-Cola Coliseum.
The Crunch improved to 14-9-4-3 on the season and 1-0-0-0 in the six-game season series with the Marlies.
Halverson put a stop to all 28 shots he faced and is now tied for the league lead with his fourth shutout of the season. Matt Murray turned aside 19-of-21 for Toronto. Syracuse special teams went 0-for-6 on power play opportunities but were a perfect 3-for-3 on the penalty kill.
After a scoreless first period, the Crunch struck first 3:49 into the second frame. Max Groshev sent a pass to Milo Roelens in front of the crease who tipped it in over the left shoulder of Murray.
Jack Finley sealed the victory for Syracuse at the 17:05 mark of the third period. Murray made the save on Jesse Ylonen's shot but his pass attempt was knocked into the stick of Finley who dished it in from the slot.
The Crunch return home for the first time since December 14 when they face off against the Belleville Senators on Friday.
Single game tickets and ticket packages for the 2024-25 season are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Crunch office located inside the Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial at 800 S. State St. in Syracuse, by calling the office at 315-473-4444 or online through Ticketmaster. For the latest Crunch news, visit www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch), X (@SyracuseCrunch) and Instagram (@syracusecrunch).
Crunchables: Brandon Halverson is tied for the league lead with four shutouts this season... Jack Finley has a three-game points streak (2g, 1a).
Images from this story
 Syracuse Crunch defenseman Steven Santini vs. the Toronto Marlies (Thomas Skrlj) |
 Syracuse Crunch goaltender Brandon Halverson (Thomas Skrlj) |
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from January 1, 2025
- Best of the West - Wranglers Sweep Canucks in 2 - Calgary Wranglers
- Canucks Fall 4-2 to the Wranglers in a New Years Day Showdown - Abbotsford Canucks
- Johannes Recalled, Bantle Reassigned to Toledo - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Syracuse Crunch Blank Toronto Marlies, 2-0 - Syracuse Crunch
- San Jose Barracuda Sign Goaltender Samuel St-Hilaire to ATO - San Jose Barracuda
- Anaheim Ducks Recall Nikita Nesterenko from San Diego - San Diego Gulls
- Dallas Stars Loan Forward Justin Hryckowian to Texas Stars - Texas Stars
- Geordie Kinnear to Lead Atlantic Division Team at 2025 AHL All-Star Classic - Charlotte Checkers
- Game Day Preview - CGY vs ABB - Calgary Wranglers
- Coaches Named for 2025 AHL All-Star Classic Presented by Spotlight 29 Casino - AHL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
