Crunch sign Evan Rankin to AHL contract

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Syracuse, NY – The Syracuse Crunch have signed right wing Evan Rankin to a one-year AHL contract announced Crunch GM Julien BriseBois today.

Rankin, 27, spent the last two seasons with the Rochester Americans. During the 2012-13 campaign he totaled 31 points (14g, 17a) in 48 regular season games. Rankin registered one point in two 2013 Calder Cup playoff games. The 6-1, 185 lb., winger has appeared in 99 career AHL games, collecting 64 points (31g, 33a), for Manitoba, Grand Rapids and Rochester. Rankin played four years at the University of Notre Dame before beginning his professional career. Rankin earned 41 points (20g, 21a) in 143 NCAA games.

The Syracuse Crunch will celebrate 20 years of Crunch hockey at their home opener on October 12, 2013. Season tickets for 2013-14 can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 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 (@SyracuseCrunch).

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