Former Blue Jackets Forward To Be Inducted Into Syracuse Crunch Hockey Hall of Fame

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Former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Zenon Konopka has been named to the Syracuse Crunch Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025.

Konopka spent two seasons with the Crunch from 2006-08, where he helped lead them to the second round of the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs. He served as captain during his time in Syracuse and remains a fan favorite to this day. In 82 games with the Crunch, he recorded 33 goals and 42 assists for 75 points while also tallying 264 penalty minutes.

He went on to play nine years in the NHL. Konopka appeared in nine games for the Blue Jackets from 2006-09, though he didn’t register a point. His career also included stops with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Minnesota Wild, and Buffalo Sabres.

Across 346 NHL games, Konopka posted 12 goals and 18 assists for 30 points, along with 1,082 penalty minutes. He officially retired in 2017, signing a one-day contract to finish his career with the Crunch.

The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place during the 2025-26 season, though a date has not yet been announced.

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