The Calder Cup was in the building, and for the second time in five years, the Syracuse Crunch faced the possibility of watching the Grand Rapids Griffins celebrate a championship on their ice. They weren’t going to let that happen. Powered by a five-goal first period the Crunch extended the series to a Game Six by winning their final home game of the season, 5-1.
How does a team facing elimination at home stay alive? By following a simple nine step plan. Executing all nine steps (well eight of nine) would provide them a path to victory. And follow it they did.