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Week Twenty One: Green Getting It Done

February 28, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Crunch left wing Josh Green appeared in all four games for the Crunch last week and led the team in scoring with six points (2g, 4a). Green was named the game's first star with two points (1g, 1a) and scored in the fifth round of the shootout to propel Syracuse to its only win of the week, a 4-3 triumph over visiting Charlotte, on Tuesday, February 22. Green picked up an assist in a 7-4 loss to Binghamton Friday night, and was named the second star of the game after tallying another two helpers in a close 3-2 loss to Hamilton on Saturday.

The Camrose, Alberta native notched the Crunch's only goal on the power play in a 2-1 loss to Rochester on Sunday, extending his point streak to a personal season-high six games (3g, 6a). In 48 games for the Crunch this season, the 33-year old alternate captain ranks second on the club in scoring with 32 points (10g, 22a). The 14-year pro has appeared in 314 career AHL games since the 1997-98 season, recording 213 points (93g, 120a).

TRIO PROVIDING CONSISTENT OFFENSE: Rookies Nicolas Deschamps and Kyle Palmieri, along with third-year pro Patrick Maroon, have been extremely consistent lately when it comes to offense. Deschamps and Palmieri each recently had their respective point streaks snapped on Sunday in Rochester, but prior to that, Deschamps registered a point in six straight contests (3g, 5a) from February 16 - 26 and Palmieri had tallied a point in four straight (2g, 5a) from February 19 - 26. Maroon, on the other hand, extended his point streak to five games (3g, 3a) with an assist on Sunday at Rochester and now has points in six of his last seven games. In addition, Maroon ranks second on the Crunch in scoring with 32 points (18g, 14a) in 46 combined games with Syracuse and Adirondack this season.

UPCOMING GAMES:

HOUSTON AEROS (MINNESOTA WILD): The Crunch start a three-game Texas road trip with a Friday night match-up in Houston against the Aeros. The contest will wrap up the two-game season series and the Crunch will look to bounce back after dropping an overtime decision to Houston the first time these two clubs met back on January 26 at The Oncenter War Memorial Arena. For the Crunch, Kyle Palmieri registered two points (1g, 1a) and was named the game's second star, while Nate Guenin and Patrick Maroon notched the other two tallies for Syracuse. For Houston, Robbie Earl was named the game's first star after scoring twice, including the game-winner 1:43 into overtime on the power play.

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE (PHOENIX COYOTES): The Crunch continue their Texas swing with a Saturday night contest against the San Antonio Rampage, also wrapping up a two-game season series. The Crunch will look to avenge a 4-2 loss in the first game of the year between these two teams back on February 18. San Antonio's Brett MacLean stung the Crunch with a hat-trick, including the game-winner, while goaltender Matt Climie stopped 38 of 40 shots and picked up the win. Josh Green (1g, 1a) and Nicolas Deschanmps (0g, 2a) each tallied two points in the Crunch comeback attempt after falling behind 3-0, and Ray Emery took the loss in goal as he appeared in his first professional game in over a year after recovering from a career-threatening hip injury.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 - CRUNCH PLAYERS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT AREA ASPEN ATHLETIC CLUB LOCATIONS: Crunch players Matt Beleskey, Nick Bonino, Mat Clark, Nate Guenin, Patrick Maroon and Kyle Palmieri will be signing autographs at two different Aspen Athletic Club locations from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 28. Bonino, Clark and Palmieri will be signing autographs at the Aspen Athletic Club in Cicero, located at 5701 E Circle Drive # 108 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Beleskey, Guenin and Maroon will be signing autographs at the Aspen Athletic Club in Liverpool, located at 8015 Oswego Rd. For directions, please call the Aspen Athletic Club Cicero location at (315) 458-7100 or the Liverpool location at (315) 622-9200. Players are subject to change.

LABATT'S CELEBRITY BARTENDING APPEARANCES:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT MCNAMARA'S PUB: Crunch players John de Gray, Mark Mitera and Jake Newton will serve as celebrity bartenders at McNamara's Pub from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, February 28. McNamara's Pub is located at 5600 Newport Rd. in Camillus. Please call (315) 672-8711 for directions. Players are subject to change. All proceeds generated from the event will benefit the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1 AT THE WESTWOOD: Crunch players John de Gray, Eric Regan and Nigel Williams will serve as celebrity bartenders at The Westwood from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The Westwood is located at 4744 Onondaga Blvd. Please call (315) 474-2600 for directions. Players are subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 AT ASIL'S PUB: Crunch players Joe DiPenta, Patrick Maroon and MacGregor Sharp will serve as celebrity bartenders at Asil's Pub from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. Asil's Pub is located at 220 Chapel Drive in Syracuse. Please call (315) 488-4680 for directions. Players are subject to change.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1 - DUNKIN' DONUTS AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: Crunch players Nicolas Deschamps and Jake Newton will be at the Dunkin' Donuts located at 409 7th North St. in Liverpool, on Tuesday, March 1. Deschamps and Newton will be signing autographs from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Dunkin' Donuts is located at 409 7th North St. in Liverpool. For directions, please call (315) 457-1544. Players are subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 - TULLY'S GOOD TIMES AIR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT: The Tully's Good Times Air Hockey Tournament will be held on Wednesday, March 2 at the Tully's Good Times located on 7th North Street in Liverpool from 5 - 7 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to compete against Crunch players Mat Clark, J.P. Levasseur, Maxime Macenauer and Kyle Palmieri, as well as other fans in an elimination air hockey tournament. Anyone interested in competing can email the Crunch at asusko@syracusecrunch.com (please include your name and phone number). The randomly selected fans will be notified by phone or email. The winning fan will receive a prize pack, courtesy of Tully's Good Times. Players are subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 - DICK'S SPORTING GOODS AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: Crunch players Timo Pielmeier and Leigh Salters will be at Dick's Sporting Goods on Wednesday, March 2. Pielmeier and Salters will be signing autographs from 6 - 7 p.m. Dick's Sporting Goods is located in the Great Northern Mall at 4081 Route 31 in Clay. Please call (315) 652-7674 for directions. In addition, anyone who stops by the autograph session will receive a $5.00 Dick's Sporting Goods bonus certificate. Players are subject to change.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: The Crunch's weekly schedule is as follows (practice locations and times subject to change):

Tuesday, March 1 Practice @ Cicero Twin Rinks - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2 Practice @ Cicero Twin Rinks - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 3 Travel Day

Friday, March 4 Game @ Houston - 8:35 p.m.

Saturday, March 5 Game @ San Antonio - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 Travel Day

CRUNCHABLES: The Crunch are now 3-4-1-0 in eight games against Rochester this season.After the Crunch conclude their current road trip, they will have 11 of 18 remaining games at The Oncenter War Memorial Arena.Nick Bonino has scored on both of his shootout attempts this season.Deschamps and Palmieri rank 15th and 16th, respectively in scoring among AHL rookies.Palmieri is tied for the AHL rookie lead and leads the Crunch in shots on goal (143).

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