Aye, basic [aka, "mayple"] syrup should come right out with hot water and a little soap. But if it were from a fruit or berry, then that is trickier (and you aren't really fighting a syrup stain). I've always found "shout" to be a good one, and those Tide pen thingies are quite popular among brides, or so I am told, as it seems to get almost anything out of white dresses.
... you know, I never expected to discuss stain removal on the internet, much less in a video game forum. Home Economics meets Home Entertainment, I guess.