Tag: Syracuse Crunch

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)

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)

Following the team's game 4 loss to the Rochester Americans in the North Division semifinals, Alex Ackerman looks at what's happening to a team that was up 2-0 in the five-game … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Not Surprised, Just Disappointed (podcast)

Alex Ackerman looks at how Syracuse's season ended before glancing at their upcoming North Division Semifinals playoff series against the Rochester Americans. Alex analyzes Syracuse's ending record, their scoring potency, and summarizes their … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: The 2023 North Division Semifinals (podcast)

Alex Ackerman takes an extended look at the playoff bracket in the AHL's North Division, with a specific emphasis on how Syracuse's position could improve or get worse. She discusses how … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Puzzling Performances and Playoff Problems (podcast)

Alex Ackerman looks at where the team is with just over a month left in the regular AHL season. She discusses current and potential player movement between Syracuse and the Tampa Bay … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: The Three Biggest Weeks of the Season (podcast)

Alex Ackerman welcomes Raw Charge contributor Lee Wright back to the podcast. Lee has been covering Syracuse this season and brings a wealth of insight into today's episode about Syracuse and the Tampa Bay Lightning-Syracuse-Orlando … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Bringing a Focus on Humanity Back into the Game of Hockey (podcast)

Alex Ackerman welcomes AHL content creator Patrick Williams back to the podcast. At the time of recording, Patrick was fresh off a visit to Syracuse and on the road to the AHL … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Howard Dolgon for AHL Hall of Fame? (podcast)

Alex Ackerman recounts all of the relevant stories currently affecting the Crunch's pursuit of some level of equilibrium this season. From stomach bugs to injuries to goalie suspensions and carousels, this season's current … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Searching for Equilibrium (podcast)

Happy New Year, Crunch fans! Alex Ackerman welcomes Raw Charge contributor Lee Wright to the podcast. Lee covers the Crunch for Raw Charge, a site that covers the Tampa Bay Lightning … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: A Time to Flourish (podcast)

Alex Ackerman reflects on the team's Week of Assists, a period which began with the team's Teddy Bear Toss on December 10 and culminated this past weekend with their Hockey Fights Cancer … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Truly a Week of Assists (podcast)

Alex Ackerman welcomes friend of the site and AHL content creator for theahl.com, NHL.com, and The Hockey News Patrick Williams back to the pod. After the usual pleasantries, the two get down to business. They first start … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Daniel Walcott Has What the Lightning Value (podcast)

It's all about the comfortable predictability of the Crunch's November. Alex Ackerman discusses the team's recent string of successes, which isn't unexpected given Syracuse's tendencies under head coach Ben Groulx. Alex also identifies some shaky … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (podcast)

Alex Ackerman puts "The Thing" about Syracuse head coach Ben Groulx to the test. Although she does start off with a brief recap of the Crunch's trampling of poor ECHL goalie Isaac Poulter, who … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: The Thing About Ben Groulx (podcast)

Alex Ackerman recaps the start of Syracuse's season, with a specific emphasis on the organization's 29th Home Opener on October 22. She highlights the tenacity and grit the 2022-23 edition of the … more: SYRACUSE SPEAKS: Welcome to the 2022-23 Season (podcast)