AHL Syracuse Crunch

Veteran Defense Leads The Way For Syracuse

Published on November 10, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


The Crunch's defensemen enter this weeks games with a combined 2,414 professional games under their belts. Anders Eriksson (573 games played) and Trent Cull (563) lead the way for Syracuse with a combined 19 years of professional experience. Eriksson began his pro career in 1995-96, appearing in 75 games with the Adirondack Red Wings (AHL) and one contest with Detroit (NHL). Cull broke in with the St. John's Maple Leafs during the 1994-95, appearing in 43 games. Zenith Komarniski - 334, Todd Rohloff – 320, Darrel Scoville – 297, Paul Traynor – 256, Pauli Levokari – 58 and Aaron Johnson – 13 round out the Crunch's defensemen.

NEDOROST RETURNED TO CRUNCH: Left wing Andrej Nedorost made his season debut for the Crunch on Saturday night @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after beginning the season in Columbus. In nine games with the Blue Jackets this season, Nedorost recorded two goals and six penalty minutes. A native of Trencin, Slovakia, Nedorost has appeared in 101 career games with Syracuse, recording 19 goals, 32 assists and 113 penalty minutes. He was selected by Columbus with their 10th pick, 286th overall, in the 2000 Entry Draft.

POWER PLAY REMAINS TOP IN AHL: The Crunch's power play unit (26.2%, 16-for-61) remains atop of the American Hockey League after a 2-for-6 performance this weekend. In addition to their league best 26.2% rate, the Crunch lead the AHL with 16 power play goals.

UPCOMING APPEARANCES:

Tuesday, November 11

Kinney Drugs Signing: On Tuesday, November 11, Pascal Leclaire, Darrel Scoville, Ben Knopp and Joe Motzko will be on hand at Kinney Drugs in Auburn from 3-4 p.m. to sign autographs.

Wednesday, November 12

Sleep City Autograph Signing: On Wednesday, November 12, Darrel Scoville, Jeremy Reich and Brandon Sugden will be on hand at Sleep City on Erie Blvd, from 6-7 p.m. to sign autographs.

Friday, November 14

Hess Autograph Signings: On Friday, November 14, Tyler Sloan and Karl Goehring will be on hand at Hess on 7th North Street from 4-6 p.m. and Tim Jackman and Mike Pandolfo will be at Hess located on the corner of Henry Clay and Taft Road from 4-6 p.m. to sign autographs.

Sunday, November 16

Bob Evans Brunch With The Crunch: On Sunday, November 16, Mark Hartigan, Darrel Scoville, Trent Cull, Jeremy Reich and Joe Motzko will be at Bob Evans in Liverpool on 7th North Street at 11 a.m. Fans will be able to eat breakfast with their favorite Crunch players and receive autographs. The cost for the breakfast is $10, which includes bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, coffee, orange juice and a Crunch tickets voucher. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473-4444.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:

November

CellBucks In-Game Auction: During each Crunch home game for the 2003-04 season the Crunch and CellBucks will hold an in-game auction featuring a special Crunch item.

To participate in the auction, fans must be registered with CellBucks. Registration is free and can be done by visiting www.CellBucks.com and completing a quick start sign-up form. After you are a registered user, you will be eligible to participate in CellBucks in-game auctions and order food delivered directly to your seat!

Each month during the regular season, the Crunch will feature the CellBucks in-game auction items on the front page of their website, encouraging people to sign up and bid prior to the game.

November

November 15 – Autographed Stick

November 21 – Replica Third Jersey

November 22 – ‘02-'03 Game Worn Warm-up Jersey

November 28 – Autographed Replica Jersey

CellBucks continues to provide Crunch fans with wireless food and beverage in-seat service. Fast, convenient and safe, this service allows fans to order and pay for food and beverages at the press of button – and have it delivered right to your seat. Visit www.CellBucks.com to register now!

Friday, November 21

Taco Bell Night at the Crunch: Friday, November 21 against Rochester will be Taco Bell Night at the Crunch. Coupons for $10 tickets ($5 discount) will be available area Taco Bell locations. Discounted coupons can be picked up at the following locations:

ShoppingTown Mall – Dewitt

4081 Route 31 – Clay

168 Grant Ave. - Auburn

3179 Erie Blvd. – E.Syracuse

3500 W. Genesee St. - Syracuse

8095 Oswego Rd. – Liverpool

3716 Brewerton Rd. - Syracuse

7881 Route 11 – Cicero

22 Elmira Rd. – Ithaca

1164 Erie Blvd. West – Rome

#9 River ST. – Cortland

Carousel Mall

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS:

BINGHAMTON (OTTAWA SENATORS): Syracuse travels to Binghamton on Monday, November 10 for the second of eight regular season meetings. Syracuse leads the series 1-0 after defeating the Senators 3-2 on October 25 at the War Memorial at Oncenter. Center Mark Hartigan leads all players with two points (2a). Several Senators players are tied with one point each. Karl Goehring posted the win for Syracuse, making 30 saves. Senators goaltender Billy Thompson stopped 29 shots in the loss. Lifetime, the Crunch are 3-5-1 against the Senators.

CINCINNATI (MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM): The Crunch host the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks on Saturday, November 15 for the final of two regular season meetings. The team's tied 2-2 in their first meeting on November 1. Defenseman Mike Mottau (2a) and center Tony Martensson (2a) lead all players with two points. Several Crunch players are tied at one point each. Karl Goehring appeared in net for Syracuse, recording 30 saves. Eddy Ferhi appeared in net for Cincinnati, recording 27 saves. Lifetime, Syracuse is 10-19-4 against Cincinnati.

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COLUMBUS UPDATE: The Blue Jackets are currently fourth in the Central Division with 11 points (5-7-0-1), two points behind Detroit. Former Crunch player Jody Shelley recorded two goals, including his first power play goal, on Sunday, November 9 helping Columbus defeat Calgary 4-3. There are currently six players on the Columbus roster that have appeared in a Crunch jersey (Jody Shelley, Kent McDonell, Duvie Westcott, Derrick Walser, David Ling and Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre).

INJURY UPDATE: Defenseman Trent Cull is expected to miss four to six weeks with a broken foot that he suffered on October 28. Cull has missed six games with the injury... Defenseman Paul Traynor is listed as day-to-day with a bruised foot that he suffered on October 29 against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Traynor has missed five games with the injury.

CRUNCHABLES: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton out shot Syracuse 83-41 in their home-and-home series this past weekend. The Penguins wound up 1-for-17 on the power play while the Crunch finished 2-for-6... Left wing Brandon Sugden's 27 penalty minutes on Saturday night @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is a team high this season... Center Donald MacLean enters this week on a four-game point scoring streak (2g, 3a)... Syracuse has been outscored 20-7 in the third period this season, including 16-5 in road games.

2003-04 RECORD: 7-4-2-0, 16 points (4-0-1-0 home, 3-4-1-0 road), tied for first place, North Division

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Monday, November 10 @ Binghamton (7-3-1-2), 17 points, second place, East Division

Saturday, November 15 vs. Cincinnati (6-4-2-0), 14 points, tied for third place, West Division

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, November 7 CRUNCH 3 Wilkes-Barre 2

Saturday, November 8 WILKES-BARRE 3 Crunch 1

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