#9 Espen Knutsen

The Story:
Worn by Espen Knutsen in his first game for The Crunch, after been sendt down from Colombus Bluejackets alonge with Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre on December 5th 2003, against Toronto Road Runners on December 6th.
Had 2 shoots and 1 goal in power play in the second period. Also an assist on Crunch game wining goal in sudden. Was on the ice for both of Torontos goals and was left with a -2 for the day.
Played his second and last game for the Syracuse Crunch the next day, in Hersey, got 1 shot and a +1 for the day.
Agree on a Buy Out deal with Colombus on December 16th 2003

The Jersey:
The jersey was first used by Joe Motzko for about 14 games and shows moderat game wear, pretty sure that all of that gamewear was put on by Mr. Motzko.

Papers:
Syracuse Crunch and Drop The Gloves

 Pictures from the game is here:

Espen Knutsen 2003/04 sesongen I USA

Spilte første kamp for sesongen borte mot Atlanta 9 oktober (2-1 tap)

Spilte sin siste kamp for Columbus Blue Jackets borte mot Ottawa 13 november (5-2 tap)

Spilte i totalt 14 av Blue Jackets sine første 15 kamper (spilte ikke borte mot Calgary 1 november) med 0 mål, 4 assist, 2 PIM og –5 i +/- statistikken.