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Syracuse to Host Outdoor Game
by Bethany on 11/10/09 at 05:06 PM ET
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According to Lindsay Kramer at The Post-Standard it is “unofficially official.” The Syracuse Crunch will play the Binghamton Senators on February 20, at the State Fair Grounds. This will be the first outdoor game in AHL history. Here’s what Kramer has to say:
A press event to announce the game should be scheduled in the next couple of weeks. The Crunch is trying to coordinate the schedules of Sen. Charles Schumer and Gov. David Patterson, who want to attend to event. Schumer has been vital in keeping the idea alive and helping to find funding for it.
“All systems are go,’’ said Syracuse owner Howard Dolgon.
Dolgon and his staff are still trying to nail down all the logistics. The game will cost in the $700,000 range to put on, which the Crunch footing much of that bill, about $400,000-$500,000. The Crunch’s costs will vary depending upon how much needs to be spent on marketing The team has already rounded up a lot of sponsorship commitments, as well.
Anyone planning to go?
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The Legein Trade
by Bethany on 10/20/09 at 07:27 PM ET
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Paul posted earlier about the trade between Philly and the Jackets. Stefan Legein was sent to the Flyers for d-man, Michael Ratchuk.
Stefan has always been one of my favorite prospects, yeah, even with the “retirement” and everything. Here’s the thing though, while I am sad that I won’t get to see Legein in a Blue Jackets jersey, I am so happy for him. This is his chance to get a new start. He will be in an entirely new environment, with new teammates. Teammates that he didn’t let down, teammates who (in theory) won’t judge him for what happened while he was a Blue Jacket.
He gets to start over and I wish him nothing but the best.
But, what about that new guy?
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More on Nikita
by Bethany on 04/01/09 at 10:44 PM ET
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It was a tough call to bring Filatov up, a really tough call. I know that the Syracuse Crunch fans are in a tizzy over it. I was confused when the move was made this morning, but the more I think about it and the more I talk to people about it the more I understand the move - not saying I necessarily agree, but I understand.
Nikita Filatov was playing great hockey in Syracuse, a team that is fighting for its playoff life. Then we have the Columbus Blue Jackets - a team that has never tasted playoff hockey. They’re on the verge of making it, and well, they want Filatov, their number one draft pick in 2008 to be a part of that. Probably for a number of reasons, here’s just a couple of reasons why I think they’re doing this.
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Bye Freddy
by Bethany on 12/16/08 at 08:08 PM ET
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Norrena has been assigned to Syracuse. It’s sad to see him go out this way, but to be honest, I’m not surprised. His play hasn’t been the same, and you know what he is capable of, but for whatever reason he’s not showing us.
I don’t think he is going to report to Syracuse, more than likely he returns to Europe to play.
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Norrena on waivers
by Bethany on 12/15/08 at 03:01 PM ET
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Freddy Norrena is on waivers. We will find out at noon tomorrow if he clears waivers.
According to Puck-Rakers Norrena declined to go to Syracuse on a conditioning assignment.
I honestly don’t think he’s going to be claimed, but what do I know?
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More on Mason
by Bethany on 11/04/08 at 08:19 PM ET
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As you know, Steve Mason, is coming up to the Blue Jackets. Pascal Leclaire will be out longer than expected, and Norrena hasn’t been that good for us, and Dan LaCosta hasn’t been given a chance, and was sent down when Mason was called up. Mason is not expected to play tomorrow night against the Oilers but start either Friday or Saturday.
Aaron Portzline spoke to Scott Howson and Coach Hitchcock about Mason’s call up, and here’s part of it via the Crunch Hockey Blog.
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Mason to Syracuse
by Bethany on 10/23/08 at 01:57 PM ET
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Steve Mason has been sent to the Syracuse Crunch. According to Lindsay Kramer he will be backing up on Friday night, and they’re not sure if he is going to play Saturday or not. According to Portzline, he is not going to play this weekend, you don’t want to push him into that, especially since he hasn’t seen game action since he injured his knee in April.
“The knee feels great. It’s just a matter of getting my timing,’’ he said before leaving Columbus on Thursday. “I didn’t get a whole lot of practice time in Columbus. I’m looking forward to getting some practice in Syracuse. Right now, I just have to get comfortable on the ice again.’‘
Good luck Steve, all of us are rooting for you to be in a Blue Jackets sweater sooner rather than later. To make room for Mason, Sebastian Dahm has been sent to Johnstown.
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