Binghamton Senators vs Syracuse Crunch – Preseason Preview I

Hooray! Let’s get this party started!

The Binghamton Senators take on the Syracuse Crunch for the first meeting between the two rival’s to jump-start the party as we welcome back hockey from just over 3600 miles away in the form of a preseason exhibition match taking place in Lyon, France. The Sens face their first test as guests invited by the Crunch kicking off the 2014-’15 preseason in the form of a mini-tournament as will surely end up as a bonding experience for each club and it’s player’s.

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8:30 PM (2:30 PM EST)

Patinoire Charlemagne Arena, Lyon

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MATCHUP HISTORY

This is the first meeting between the two Interstate 81 rival’s within an hour’s reach of one another.

LAST GAMES

First meeting in the preseason.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

SYR – Forward’s Cameron Darcy and Jeff Costello trying to crack Syracuse’s line up and if not, being sent back to juniors and the ECHL respectively.

BNG – Camp invitee Brad Mills is looking for work along with Ty Wishart having recently inked a PTO offer as the former first rounder is wanting to turn that into a long-term contract instead of the standard 25 game tryout.

TOP 3 STORYLINES FOR THE GAME

1.) Rivalries Remain Strong – The rivalry is naturally still thriving despite Syracuse is out of the East Division, that hasn’t put an end to it between the two cities.

2.) Foreign Territory – Syracuse invited Binghamton to play in France to help to broaden out the AHL standpoint as the top developmental league for the NHL, and at the same time have a little fun with it.

3.) First Of Three – This will be Game I of three slated with the B-Sens taking on Bruleurs de Loups on Saturday, then play the Crunch for the rematch contest on Sunday before finally heading home.

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*Cover Photo Courtesy of Alicia Strauch.