Alex Picard

On Episode 21 of Crunch Chronicles Lukas Favale is joined by Alex Picard. Picard spent parts of five seasons in Syracuse and is one of the top scorers in franchise history. Picard, the eighth overall pick in the 2004 NH Entry Draft, began his pro career with the Crunch in the 2005-06 season. He logged 30 points (15g, 15a) in 45 games as a rookie for the Crunch, while he also saw action in his first 17 NHL games for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Over the next four seasons, Picard would continue to split time between the Crunch and Blue Jackets. He set a career high in 2007-08 with 116 PIMs and also added 20 points to help the Crunch secure a berth in the Calder Cup Playoffs. He added three points during the 2008 playoffs as the Crunch advanced to the North Division Finals. Picard's time with the Crunch spanned from 2005 to 2010. In his final season with the organization, Picard played in the first ever AHL outdoor game when the Crunch hosted the Binghamton Senators in the Mirabito Outdoor Classic. Picard scored the first outdoor goal in AHL history to lead the Crunch to a win. He finished with 234 career games for the Crunch, which currently ranks 13th all-time. His 72 goals are tied for seventh in franchise history and his 146 points rank 15th for the Crunch.  Following his time with the Crunch, Picard two more seasons in the AHL with San Antonio and Norfolk. In his final AHL season, Picard won the Calder Cup with the Norfolk Admirals in 2012, helping many future Crunch players capture the AHL's top prize. On the show, Picard discusses his experience in Syracuse, the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, winning the Calder Cup and more.