Syracuse, NY (October 27, 2011) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Anaheim Ducks have recalled left wing J.F. Jacques and the Crunch have released defenseman Brian O'Hanley from his professional tryout contract.

Jacques, 26, has appeared in five games for Syracuse this season, recording four points (2g 2a) and two penalty minutes. He appeared in three preseason contests with Anaheim before originally being assigned to Syracuse on September 29. Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round, 68^th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, he was acquired by the Ducks as a free agent on July 6, 2011.

O'Hanley made his Crunch debut October 26 in Lake Erie. He played in one game and recorded one assist while with the Crunch.

The Crunch's next game is Friday, Oct. 28 when they host East Division rival the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Both season tickets and single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473- 4444.  For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at (www.syracusecrunch.com) or follow the club on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and on Twitter (www.twitter.com/syracusecrunch).