Gabriel Dumont, the long-serving captain of the Syracuse Crunch, has announced his retirement from professional hockey after a distinguished 16-season career. Dumont, 34, played a total of 912 regular-season and playoff games, leaving a significant mark on the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Syracuse Crunch franchise.
Dumont's career began when the Montreal Canadiens selected him in the fifth round of the 2009 NHL Draft. He initially made a name for himself with the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), where he scored 51 goals and 93 points in one season. However, he spent much of his early professional career in the AHL, playing for the Canadiens' affiliates.
Dumont joined the Crunch in 2015 and served as their captain during two separate stints, from 2018 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2025. He leaves tied for the franchise lead in Calder Cup Playoffs games played and holds the record for 20 game-winning goals. Dumont was also named to the AHL All-Star team twice and served as captain of the Eastern Conference at the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic.
Throughout his career, Dumont played for several NHL teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, and Minnesota Wild. In the NHL, he appeared in 90 games, scoring four goals and nine points.
Dumont's retirement marks the end of an era for the Syracuse Crunch, where he was a beloved leader and key player. As he steps away from the ice, Dumont leaves behind a legacy of dedication, leadership, and achievement.