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On the brink of elimination and on the verge of a grand finale -- a winner-take-all game seven -- the Syracuse Crunch play what must be one of the biggest games in Syracuse sports history tonight.

Down, but not out, the Syracuse Crunch has now forced a game six against the Grand Rapids Griffins in the Calder Cup Finals. Syracuse will need to win both games 6 and 7 to win the Cup.

The Stanley Cup Final begins tonight. The links below include several previews and things to watch during the Finals from around the hockey world.

Stuff happened in game 5 between the Hawks and Kings last night, but I'm writing this before the 2nd OT period starts, so all I can say is that it's hilarious the Hawks were less than 10 seconds...

Though it requires a subscription to AHL Live, the AHL championship series will be available online for free.

The AHL and Neuliion have opened free registration for their web streaming service for the Calder Cup Finals.

The Western Conference Champion was crowned Wednesday night in Grand Rapids victory over Oklahoma City; they now face the Syracuse Crunch for the AHL title.

Tampa takes in a new assistant, Syracuse takes aim at Calder Cup glory, the league takes aim at safety will the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes take a test drive in taste with new uniforms.

For the first time in franchise history, the Syracuse Crunch are Conference Champions and are headed to the Calder Cup Finals!