On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Syracuse Crunch hockey team earned a 6-4 win against the Laval Rocket. Dylan Duke played a key role in the Syracuse Crunch hockey win by scoring two early goals that set the tone for the game.
Early Goals Establish Syracuse’s Strong Lead
The Crunch started aggressively, with Dylan Duke opening the scoring just over three minutes into the first period. However, Laval’s Alex Belzile quickly responded, leveling the score at 1-1. Duke then regained the lead for Syracuse halfway through the opening period. Before the period ended, Mitchell Chaffee extended Syracuse’s advantage to 3-1.
Second Period Momentum Builds for Syracuse
During the second period, the Crunch continued their offensive push. Sammy Blais, Jakob Pelletier, and Ethan Samson each added goals, pushing Syracuse’s lead to 5-2 by the end of the frame. The Laval Rocket faced challenges keeping pace as the Crunch strengthened control of the game.
Third Period Effort From Laval Narrows the Gap
Early in the third, Laval’s Owen Beck scored to bring the score closer at 5-3. Quickly after, Ethan Gauthier responded with another goal, raising the Crunch’s tally to 6. Later in the period, Joshua Roy scored for Laval, tightening the score to 6-4, but Syracuse maintained their lead to claim the win.
Upcoming Matches Set the Stage for Continued Competition
The Syracuse Crunch will face the Rochester Americans on Sunday, March 1, 2026, looking to build on this momentum. Meanwhile, the Laval Rocket will have a rematch against Syracuse on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
