Syracuse Crunch

Syracuse Crunch

The Syracuse Crunch are a professional ice hockey team based in Syracuse, New York. They compete in the American Hockey League (AHL), the primary developmental league for the National Hockey League (NHL). The Crunch are affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Syracuse Crunch nickname is a reference to the Crunch bar, a popular candy bar that is produced in Syracuse. The Crunch's original logo featured a Crunch bar mascot, but the logo was redesigned in 2015 to feature a more aggressive and modern design.