The IceCaps return to home ice tonight to battle the Syracuse Crunch at Mile One Centre. After nabbing two wins on the road against Hamilton and Toronto, respectively, St. John’s has climbed back to the top of the Eastern Conference with 32 points.
Yet to lose on the road in regulation, the IceCaps have suffered each of their losses in that column on home ice. Regardless, the team still boasts a remarkable record of 14-4-4 heading into tonight.
The Crunch have split 5-5-0 over their past ten and sit with 23 points, a 10-8-2-1 record. The affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, the Crunch sit 10th in the Conference currently. Notable forwards include Kyle Palmeiri, Patrick Maroon and Nick Bonino, each cracking the 20 point mark so far this season.
For more stories heading into tonight’s game, check out our links collection below:
Crunch time for IceCaps (Telegram)
Game Preview: IceCaps and Crunch (stjohnsicecaps.com)
Road tested IceCaps return home (Telegram)
Keith Aucoin named AHL player of the week (TheAHL.com)
Game goes at 7:30 at Mile One Centre. Enjoy the game live, or listen to thisisnewfoundlandlabrador.ca where Brian Rogers has the call.
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