
Syracuse Crunch Recall Defenseman Chris Harpur from Orlando Solar Bears
Published on April 17, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch have recalled defenseman Chris Harpur from the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, General Manager and Head Coach Joel Bouchard announced today.
Harpur, 29, has skated in 17 games with the Crunch this season tallying two assists. He has appeared in 19 games with the Solar Bears this season recording three assists. Harpur skated in 13 games with the Crunch last season posting three assists. He also appeared in 44 games with Orlando recording two goals, nine assists and a plus-7 rating. Since 2021, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound blueliner has played in 47 career AHL games, all with the Crunch, totaling nine assists and 173 career ECHL games, all with the Solar Bears, earning seven goals and 29 assists.
Prior to his professional career, Harpur played in 161 games with Niagara University from 2017 to 2022 posting 10 goals and 48 assists.
Ticket packages for the 2025-26 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).
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