Category: Syracuse Crunch

Host Alex Ackerman goes into full cheerleader mode, well, as much as she can on a Monday night. The Syracuse Crunch gear up for the 2024 AHL Playoffs. … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Keep the Faith (podcast)

In this episode Alex ponders how the Syracuse Crunch is going to push through to the playoffs without their Captain. She discusses why the loss of Gabriel Dumont to season-ending ACL … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: One Month to Go (podcast)

In this episode from March 10, 2024, Alex tries to express how the fan base is feeling after a trade deadline that was mostly bad news for the Syracuse Crunch and the … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: What Happened to the Original Plot? (podcast)

Alex Ackerman covers the most recent transactions affecting the Crunch (Alex Barre-Boulet, we sure missed you), breaks down the North Division as it stands, and discusses which team is currently a monkey on … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Welcome Back, ABB! (podcast)

Hello Crunch fans! Welcome to the AHL All-Star "break" that really isn't a break. Alex reviews the latest games for Syracuse, previews their upcoming schedule, discusses some of the team's upcoming charity … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: The More Things Change (podcast)

AHL teams generally excel in engaging their communities, but the Syracuse Crunch lately has been truly teaching a Master Class in theming. In this episode, Alex discusses the two most recent … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Theme Night Excellence (podcast)

Alex Ackerman recorded this episode to get it out before Syracuse's afternoon tilt against Utica on Sunday. She takes a look at the standings, Syracuse's top 11 point-getters, and previews the team's … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Cuppa Crunch Cheer (podcast)

Recorded on November 19, 2023, this episode takes a gander at all of the current Crunch news. Alex covers the latest games, looks at the top 10 performers on the roster, discusses … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Latest Hockey Happenings in Syracuse (podcast)

This episode was recorded on November 5, 2023, a time when, in any other season since 2016, Crunch fans would have been waiting (im)patiently for The Groulx Effect to take hold. This year, … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Exceptional Special Teams Propel the Crunch (podcast)

Alex Ackerman takes a look at a Crunch team currently in first place in the North Division. She recaps their first week of the regular season, discusses some of the line … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: What Legacy Will the 2023-24 Crunch Create? (podcast)

Alex Ackerman goes over the flurry of transactions that happened within the Tampa Bay Lightning organization in advance of their roster being due to the NHL at 5 PM. She discusses Gabriel Fortier, … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Your 2023-24 Syracuse Crunch take shape (podcast)

Alex Ackerman dives into her excitement about the Syracuse Crunch's 2023-24 promotional schedule. She covers all of the events, their dates, and why fans should get excited about what the team has … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Mules and Wizards (podcast)

Alex Ackerman discusses the latest news and notes coming out of Crunch Land. She worries just a little over how young Syracuse seems on paper, but also considers some positives of the … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: The No Title Episode (podcast)

In this episode Alex Ackerman ushers in some minor changes to the podcast, including a refreshed sound, to officially welcome the pod to its 6th season and its 100th episode. Alex discusses … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Welcome to Episode 100 (podcast)

Hockey season is just a few months away so the Syracuse Crunch released their 2023-24 schedule on Wednesday. The Crunch will open their 30th season on the road Friday, October 13 against … more: Syracuse Crunch release 2023-24 schedule

Welcome to season six of Syracuse Speaks. Alex Ackerman takes a look at what has happened in the organization since she was last able to record. She begins by discussing the hiring … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Examining the Coaching Change and Free Agency (podcast)

Alex Ackerman again turns to her listeners to ask her anything. With NHL free agency a few short weeks away, Alex wanted to know what was on the minds of Crunch fans and … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Ask Me Anything June 2023 Edition (podcast)

Alex Ackerman takes a look at the player contracts for the Crunch's roster for the team's 30th anniversary season. She starts out with a discussion of the team's AHL contracted players, captain … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Sneaking a Peak at 2023-24 (podcast)

In this episode, recorded the week following Syracuse's playoff collapse in the 2023 North Division Semifinals, Alex Ackerman ponders a question that's been on her mind all season long; Is it … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Time to Raise the Bar? (podcast)