The Syracuse Crunch announced that they signed center Randy Murphy to a professional try-out contract and right wing Jack Baker to an amateur try-out contract.

Baker, 21, appeared in 38 games for Boston University (HE), recording 15 goals, 13 assists and 63 penalty minutes. A 5- foot-7, 168 pound native of Boston, Massachusetts, Baker finished second on the Boston University 2001-2002 team in goals and points.

Murphy, 29, has appeared in 68 games this season with Elmira (UHL), recording 22 goals, 47 assists and 69 penalty minutes. A 5-foot-7, 170 pound native of Mississauga, Ontario, Murphy is second on Elmira with 69 points.

The Crunch travels to Rochester tonight for a 7:30 p.m. game. Crunch action can be heard on SportsRadio 620 with play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott. Syracuse returns to action at home on Wednesday, April 3, when they host the Rochester Americans. Tickets are available and can be purchased by calling the Crunch office at (315) 473-4444, stopping by the Oncenter Box Office, located on the State Street side of the War Memorial or by calling TicketMaster at (315) 472-0700.

Pictured: Randy Murphy, above; Jack Baker, previous page.