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Syracuse Crunch Fall to Belleville Senators, 2-1

December 11, 2024 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse Crunch center Tristan Allard
Syracuse Crunch center Tristan Allard
(Syracuse Crunch, Credit: Jana Chytilov Freestyle Photography)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch fell to the Belleville Senators, 2-1, tonight at CAA Arena.

The loss moves the Crunch to 9-8-3-3 on the season and 4-2-0-0 in the eight-game season series against the Senators.

Crunch goaltender Brandon Halverson turned aside 19-of-21 shots. Leevi Merilainen stopped 15-of-16 for the Senators. Syracuse and Belleville were each held scoreless on their lone power play opportunity of the night.

After a scoreless first period, the Crunch were on the board first just 1:29 into the second frame. Niko Huuhtanen skated down the right wing and dished the puck to Jesse Ylonen who fired a one-timer from the left circle. The Senators responded and tied the score at the 9:24 mark. Cole Reinhardt fed the puck from the left circle for Donovan Sebrango to score from the point. Stephen Halliday gave Belleville a 2-1 lead with 5:04 remaining in the period. Matthew Highmore's shot from the slot was blocked but Halliday jammed the rebound in.

The Senators maintained their lead through the third period to secure the win.

The Crunch return home to host the Hershey Bears 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: Niko Huuhtanen has a five-game points streak (1g, 5a).

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Syracuse Crunch left wing Conor Sheary with the puck vs. the Belleville Senators
Syracuse Crunch left wing Conor Sheary with the puck vs. the Belleville Senators
(Jana Chytilov Freestyle Photography)		 Syracuse Crunch center Tristan Allard
Syracuse Crunch center Tristan Allard
(Jana Chytilov Freestyle Photography)		  

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