Overview of the Syracuse Crunch: Tampa Bay Lightning's AHL Affiliate
The Syracuse Crunch, affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the American Hockey League (AHL), is gearing up for the 2025-26 season with aspirations of winning their first Calder Cup. Following a successful previous season where they advanced to the second round of the playoffs, the team will continue to be guided by head coach Joel Bouchard, who has been in charge since June 2023 and also serves as General Manager. The Crunch aims to blend emerging talent with experienced veterans to compete for the division title.
Home games are held at the Upstate Medical University Arena, with the season opener scheduled for October 11 against the Utica Comets. Fans can catch all games live on FloHockey, including coverage of the entire playoff journey. Last season, the Crunch finished third in their division with a record of 37-23-8-4, accumulating 86 points. As they embark on the new season, Syracuse hopes to build on last year?s achievements and make a significant playoff run.


