Syracuse Crunch Recall Forward Shawn Element From Orlando Solar Bears

The Syracuse Crunch have recalled forward Shawn Element from the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, according to a report from Syracuse Crunch.

General Manager and Head Coach Joel Bouchard announced the move on November 9, 2026. Element, 26, joins the Crunch roster after appearing in five games for the Solar Bears this season, where he recorded one assist.

This recall adds veteran depth to a Syracuse lineup that has seen Element skate in two games already this season. His return to the AHL level follows a stint in the ECHL designed to maintain game rhythm and professional conditioning.

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound forward brings significant experience to the Syracuse ice, having logged 246 career AHL games across various franchises. His professional journey includes stints with Syracuse, Milwaukee, Providence, and Ontario.

We have recalled forward Shawn Element from @OrlandoHockey.https://t.co/GOxY4XtaS0

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Statistically, Element has proven to be a physical presence on the ice. His career AHL totals include 61 points, consisting of 34 goals and 27 assists, paired with 301 penalty minutes.

Before establishing himself in the professional leagues, Element built a substantial scoring reputation in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The Victoriaville, Quebec native spent five seasons from 2016 to 2021 competing in the QMJHL.

During his junior career, he played 274 contests for the Victoriaville Tigres, Cape Breton Eagles, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, and Baie-Comeau Drakkar. He tallied 170 points during that span, which included 89 goals and 81 assists.

His ECHL experience also provides a foundation for this recall, as he has skated in 28 career games with the Maine Mariners and Orlando Solar Bears, totaling 15 points.

Fans looking to see the Crunch in action can purchase single game tickets or season packages for the 2026-27 season. Tickets are available at the Crunch office inside the Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial, via phone at 315-473-4444, or through Ticketmaster.