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Syracuse Crunch preview: Around the AHL’s North Division

As we get closer to the beginning of the 2018-2019 season, it’s time to check in with how the rest of the American Hockey League’s North Division is shaping up.

As Alex and I had pointed out in July when the schedule was released, the Crunch will face their North Division foes in 58 of 76 games, with 34 of those within New York State lines.

Here is a breakdown of the other six teams in the North Division:

NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators

ECHL Affiliate: Brampton Beast

Additions: Mike McKenna (G), Joseph LaBate (F), Stuart Percy (D), Chase Balisy (F), Adam Tambellini (F), Rudolfs Balcers (D)

Subtractions: Danny Taylor (G), Ville Pokka (D), Mike Blunden (F), Kyle Flanagan (F), Andrew Hammond (G), Chris Driedger (G)

2017-18 Season: 29-42-2-3, 63 points, .