SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch were downed by the Charlotte Checkers, 3-2, tonight at Bojangles Coliseum.

Lucas Mercuri and Nick Abruzzese recorded goals for the Crunch as the team fell just short in their comeback effort. The Crunch dropped both of the weekend contests in Charlotte and move to 8-4-0-0 on the season.

Crunch goaltender Brandon Halverson turned aside 25-of-28 shots. Kevin Mandolese earned the win stopped 28-of-30 in net for the Checkers. The Syracuse power play was held scoreless on five opportunities, while the penalty kill went a perfect 3-for-3.

The Checkers were first on the board 1:35 into the game. Colton Huard fired a long point shot that ricocheted off the end boards before bouncing off the netminder and cross the goal line. The Crunch quickly responded and

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