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Syracuse Crunch vs. Portland Pirates Series Preview

The Syracuse Crunch (43-22-6-5) are heading to the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals after clinching first place in their division. They will have home ice advantage. The Crunch are third in the AHL Eastern…Read More

Three Syracuse Crunch Players Named To AHL All-Star Rosters

On Thursday, the AHL announced the All-Star rosters. Three Syracuse Crunch players, which is the first time the Crunch have had 3 players on the roster, have been added. 22 year old center, Tyler Johnson (59gp,…Read More

There Will Be Another Time…

Well, at this point, it becomes really difficult to look at the NHL lockout and have any sort of optimism. It does not seem as there has been any significant movement towards a new CBA agreement, and time…Read More

No Cons for Connolly

The Syracuse Crunch have done little wrong this season in the AHL thus far, and a big part of that is consistent contribution from players on the team. This week, Brett Connolly has been deemed the Lightning…Read More

NHL Lockout and Young Stars

I have mentioned the lockout multiple times, but I have really stayed away from my opinion on the topic. The majority of my articles are dedicated to stating the facts and allowing you, the reader, to…Read More

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Bolt Prospect Of The Week: Cory Conacher

This Bolt prospect of the week hails Burlington, Ontario.   Conacher is the young age of 22. Cory…Read More

The Forgotten Goalie

A forgotten prospect known to Lightning  fans as Riku Helenius only had a 6:52 NHL career when he…Read More

Lightning Minor Affiliates Top ECHL And AHL

Though the Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t make it to the play-offs, they still had a record setting…Read More

Like Father Like Son

The relationships between teams and their minor league affiliates is pretty important.  They have to…Read More

Goaltender Desjardins Recalled from Norfolk

As reported by Erik Erlendsson via Twitter this morning, Tampa Bay has recalled goaltender Cedrick…Read More

Harju Returned to Norfolk

Johan Harju was a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game last night against the Atlanta Thrashers, and…Read More