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Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Syracuse Crunch extended the Calder Cup Finals another day on Saturday night, defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins 5-2 in Game 5.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Calder Cup and Syracuse Crunch defenseman Eric Neilson swung by the CNY Central studios on Thursday afternoon during the evening newscasts.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  The Syracuse Crunch jumped out to a 2-0 lead in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, leading to a 3-2 victory over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, evening the series at one game apiece.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Miranda Lambert fans gathered outside the War Memorial hours before showtime on Thursday night, anticipating not only their favorite country singer in concert, but also a delay at the door.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Syracuse Crunch right wing Brett Connolly tallied a hat trick on Saturday night, as the Syracuse Crunch pounded the Rochester Americans 5-1.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Lighting project was designed by Howard Brandston in the 1990's - this is the first time the lights are orange.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Syracuse Crunch have acquired a familiar face as the Tampa Bay Lightning sent forward Kyle Wilson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Dan Sexton, announced today by vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The Syracuse Crunch had their 7-game winning streak snapped on Friday night, as the Albany Devils scored three goals in the final period to defeat the Crunch 3-1.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  It will be one of the more surreal hockey games many of the Syracuse Crunch have ever played in on Friday night.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The hottest player on the Syracuse Crunch these days is rookie Alex Killorn, and he may also be the smartest.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Crunch held the Senators to a season-low 18 shots on goal. Crunch netminder Dustin Tokarski stopped 15 of 18 shots faced.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Five Crunch players had multiple points tonight as the Crunch defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 5-1 at the War Memorial Arena.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Dustin Tokarski is relishing his role as the last line of defense on a team that now finds themselves defending their Calder Cup Title.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The Crunch have been growing their best possible moustaches all month long in honor of "Movember", a chance to have some fun and to raise money for the Upstate Cancer Fund at SUNY Upstate.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Tyler Johnson is a huge part of the Syracuse Crunch offense in this his second season.