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The Syracuse Crunch continue to run roughshod over the AHL; Marty gets anther nomination; who is on drugs among hockey analysts?

The popular phrase / hashtag for Lightning and Crunch fans can now be found in three different color schemes for three different shirts.

Marty gives a vote of confidence; the Syracuse Crunch have veterans to thank (and quality sc oring chances too); Game 7's are done with... On to the Semifinals!

The Crunch took advantage of poor goaltending last night in Springfield, winning 5-2. How Springfield responds t o that opening night laugher remains to be seen - just don't expect a repeat of lat night.

The second round of the AHL playoffs gets underway for the Crunch tonight in Springfield Massachusetts agains t the #2 seed in the conference, the Falcons.

Not so long ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning were affiliated with the Springfield AHL franchise. And things didn't go well. Likewise, the Columbus Blue Jackets - Springfield's current parent club - doesn't have the rosiest of reputations with Crunch fans

The Lightning aren't in the playoffs, but there is a lot of hockey being played. Are you watching? And are you - gasp - cheering for another team? Don't tell me. I don't want to know. (yes I do).

The Crunch swept the Portland Pirates in their first round series, winning two of their three victories in overtime.

Ondrej Palat scored the game-tying goal and game-winning goal as the Syracuse Crunch ended Portland's season Thursday night in the first round of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Portland was swept in the best of five series, blowing two-goal leads...

They Syracuse Crunch take it on the road to Portland with the chance to close out their best-of-five series tonight in Portland.