The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned right wing Steven Goertzen to Syracuse.

Goertzen, 23, appeared in 60 games with the Crunch last season registering 9 goals, 7 assists and 120 penalty minutes. He also played in 7 games with Columbus last season, registering 10 penalty minutes. A native of Stony Plain, Alberta, Goertzen was Columbus’ 11th pick, 225th overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

The Crunch open their 14th AHL season on October 5 in Rochester. The club’s Quickway Opening Night is set for Saturday, October 13 vs. Hartford. Tickets are available by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter box office located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicktMaster at (315) 472-0700.