Weekly Recap: Senators Split Light Week with New York State Rivals
The Belleville Senators had a lighter schedule this week, facing two New York State rivals in the AHL. They hosted the Rochester Americans at CAA Arena on Wednesday, then traveled to meet the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday for their first matchup of the season.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025: Belleville Senators 1 – Rochester Americans 4
Belleville’s three-game win streak came to an end at home with a 4-1 loss to Rochester. Phil Daoust netted Belleville’s lone goal, marking his first of the season, while goaltender Hunter Shepard made 35 saves on 39 shots.
Saturday, November 1, 2025: Belleville Senators 7 – Syracuse Crunch 4
On Saturday, Belleville rebounded in impressive fashion, becoming the first team this AHL season to score in Syracuse. The Senators powered through with seven goals in total, securing a strong 7-4 victory over the Crunch.
“Belleville fell on home ice against the Amerks, but then scored a season-high seven goals in Syracuse to earn a win on the weekend.”
With this split week, the Senators look ahead to their first demanding three-game weekend series of the season.
Author’s Summary
The Belleville Senators split two games against New York rivals, snapping a win streak but rebounding with a season-best performance in Syracuse.