Syracuse, NY (December 17, 2011) – The Syracuse Crunch announced today the Anaheim Ducks have assigned center Maxime Macenauer to the Crunch.

Macenauer, 22, has appeared in 29 games with the Ducks this season, totaling four points (1g, 3a). He spent 79 games with the Crunch during the 2010-11 season, recording 32 points (13g, 19a). Macenauer was drafted by the Ducks in the third round, 63^rd overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Macenauer is expected to be available when the Crunch take on the Adirondack Phantoms tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Arena. Season or single game tickets can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473-4444.  For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and on Twitter at (www.twitter.com/syracusecrunch).