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In this photo taken May 10, 2013, Springfield Falcon's Curits McElhinney, left, watches as Syracuse Crunch's Vladislav Namestnikov comes around the net for a shot on goal in first period action of the second round of the AHL Calder Cup playoffs at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

The Springfield Falcons announced Wednesday that they will take on the Syracuse Crunch in the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs' Eastern Conference semifinals.

By GARRY BROWN SPRINGFIELD - After posting 99 points, tying a franchise record with 45 victories and winning the American Hockey League's Northeast Division title, the Springfield Falcons enter a second season Saturday night.

SPRINGFIELD - Rosters for the American Hockey League playoff teams had to be submitted by Monday at 3 p.m. In the case of the Springfield Falcons , all players now with them are eligible for postseason play, which starts Saturday night when they host the Manchester Monarchs.

Goals from Boone Jenner, Spencer Machacek and Jake Hansen paced the Springfield Falcons in their regular season finale Saturday night.