Reggie Savage

On Episode 13 of Crunch Chronicles Lukas Favale is joined by Reggie Savage. Savage spent three seasons in Syracuse and was tabbed by the Crunch as the player to bridge the organization to a new NHL affiliate, playing for the Crunch during both the Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets eras. Acquired in a trade late in the 1995-96 season, Savage helped the Crunch make the playoffs in their second season in Syracuse. He scored the playoff clinching goal for the Crunch and tallied nine goals and 14 points in 10 games to close out the regular season. In the playoffs, he added another 15 points in 16 games to lead the Crunch to the Conference Finals.  After spending a few years away from the organization, Savage returned for two more seasons from 1999 to 2001. During the 1999-00 season, the Crunch's final season as the affiliate of the Canucks, Savage ripped off 70 points to guide the team back to the playoffs after they missed out the previous season. He was then retained by the organization as they welcomed in the Blue Jackets in 2000-01 and he responded with another 61 points and a trip to the playoffs.  During his time with the Crunch, Savage played in 166 games and logged 145 points. His 82 goals rank fifth in franchise history.  On the show, Savage discusses his reaction to the trade that brought him to Syracuse, his love of Syracuse and the Crunch organization and much more.