Mike Angelidis

On Episode 22 of Crunch Chronicles Lukas Favale is joined by Mike Angelidis. Angelidis is one of the most iconic players in franchise history and he served as captain for four seasons from 2012 to 2016. Angelidis joined the Crunch as part of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization when the teams began their affiliation ahead of the 2012-13 season. He was immediately named the team's captain that season, a role he maintained during his entire tenure in Syracuse. On the ice, Angelidis contributed 24 points in 71 games in 2012-13 before helping the Crunch capture their first Calder Cup Finals berth during the 2013 playoffs. The Woodbridge, Ontario native increased his points production over the next two seasons while also seeing action in a handful of games for the Lightning. He matched his career high with 38 points during 2014-15 as the Crunch made the playoffs again. In 2015-16, Angelidis represented the Crunch at the 2016 Toyota AHL All-Star Classic, hosted in Syracuse.  In his four seasons with the Crunch, Angelidis amassed 110 points (50g, 60a) in 263 regular season games. He currently ranks eighth in franchise history in games played; he is fourth among players during the Lightning affiliation. His 532 penalty minutes are the sixth-most in franchise history.  Angelidis' impact was just as significant off the ice, where he spearheaded many community initiatives for the Crunch. He helped launch Change for Change, a fundraising initiative that raised money for cancer research at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital and Cancer Center to help improve the odds for patients with cancer. After his time in Syracuse, Angelidis spent one more season in the AHL with Stockton. He then went to Italy to play for HC Bolzano, where he won a championship in 2018. Angelidis also won a Calder Cup with the Norfolk Admirals in 2011. He retired after winning the Austrian league in 2018 and then returned to the Lightning organization as a scout. On the show, Angelidis discusses his impact in Syracuse, his approach to leadership, and much more.