Game 7: Syracuse Crunch vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Time: 3:00
Upcoming Games:
Game 8: Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m. ET at Adirondack Phantoms, Glen Falls, NY
Game 9: Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. ET at Hamilton Bulldogs, Hamilton, ON, CA
Coverage
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@SyracuseCrunch on Twitter for live, in-game updates and SyracuseCrunch.com for recaps. Watch today's game on Time Warner Cable Sports, with coverage starting at 3:00 p.m. Also listen live to
TheScore1260, with the broadcast starting at 2:45 p.m.
Conacher Keeps Streak Going
Cory Conacher has a point in every game so far this season. His six-game point streak ties him for the second-longest current point streak in the AHL. He also leads the team with 10 points.
Goaltending Issues
The Phantoms have allowed the second-most goals of any Eastern Conference team. Last night against Adirondack, net minder Scott Munroe allowed five goals against the Rochester Americans. The Phantoms have allowed at least five goals in three of their six games this year.
Getting On The Power Play
Syracuse has had seven power-play opportunities in five of six games. The Crunch are 8/39 on the man advantage this year (20.5%, 13
th in the AHL).
Crunch Debut
Center Phillip-Michael Devos played in his first game as a member of the Crunch this season. Last year, he played in 52 for Norfolk, and also appeared in nine Calder Cup Playoff Games.
Top End Scoring
The Crunch have five players with multiple goals already this season, and
Cory Conacher and
Tyler Johnson are tied for the team lead with five goals apiece. The Portland Pirates are the only other AHL team that has two five-goal scorers.
$5 Tickets
Tickets for today's game against Adirondack are $5 for children 12 and under. During the first intermission, kids wearing Halloween costumes are invited onto the War Memorial Ice for a costume parade and contest. The Crunch will award a prize pack for the most creative costume. Kids interested in participating should gather in the section one corner with two minutes remaining in the first period.
