Francis Joins Penguins First Line After Lemieux's Exit
Ron Francis centers Pittsburgh's top trio with Jaromir Jagr and rookie Alexei Morozov. The move follows Mario Lemieux's retirement, reshaping the Penguins' offensive setup.
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Crunch opens with eight goal burst in win over Phantoms
Crunch defeat Phantoms 8-6 as Bonin and Courville each score twice and Sven Butenschon adds a goal and two assists. Rookie Jean Sebastien Aubin makes 24 saves for Syracuse while Neil Little yields four goals on Philadelphia power plays.
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Crunch vs Phantoms at CoreStates Spectrum tonight
Syracuse Crunch host the Philadelphia Phantoms at CoreStates Spectrum at 7 PM tonight. Radio coverage on WHEN AM 620. Flyers affiliate details and weekend results available via NewsLine 472-2111 category 4245 and Syracuse OnLine at http // www.syracuse com.
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LaFontaine's late goal earns Rangers 2-2 tie
New York Rangers debuting star Pat LaFontaine tied the Islanders with a third period deflection after a power play faceoff win. Captain Mark Messier also appeared in Vancouver and suffered a thigh bruise in Tokyo in a separate game. The night featured multiple NHL openers across teams with notable performances and injuries.
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Crunch erupts for eight goals in season opener
Syracuse Crunch hammer the Philadelphia Phantoms 8-6 in the 1997 98 season opener at Onondaga County War Memorial. Brian Bonin scores twice unassisted short handed and adds a late tally as teammates from the Penguins organization join the attack. Fans roar as defense worries loom but offense promises improvement.
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