Chocolate Fix 2/8/2012

Jersey to be worn by the Bears this weekend for “Chocolate Covered February” 

It was another eventful week here in Chocolatetown. Last Thursday we saw a trade that bid farewell to Danny Richmond (and the Richmond Factor) as well as Matt Ford. In turn, we welcomed Mike Carmen and Kevin Marshall. We also saw the AHL points leader, Keith Aucoin, get a call to Washington on the same day. The following day saw  Carmen and Marshall suit to to play in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a favorable result. The struggle for Hershey continued on Saturday, but Sunday the sun was shinning as the boys finally broke the baby Pens winning streak in Giant Center.

Kevin Marshall’s home debut was one to be remembered. He blocked a cross ice pass with his face. Tim Leone caught up with him later. [PennLive]

Greg offers his opinion on all the recent roster moves. [HBHB]

The Old Barn will get a new lid starting in March. [PAPuck]

Another week and another Old Barn Hockey Show. [OBHS]

• Part 1 – Traditionally the Bears segment and this week is no exception ending with dislike of Pens broadcaster Tom Grace
• Part 2 – Grady Whittenburg, voice of the Binghamton Senators, joins the gang. He doesn’t like Grace either. I’m sensing a trend.
• Part 3 – Andrew Carroll calls in to talk and then Flyers talk.

“Bears Talk” with Tim Leone and Paul Vigna [PennLive]

January was a bit of a downer for some. [DFZ]

The Bears will wear Hershey Kisses sweaters this weekend. [Bears]

11 years ago, one Rink Rat got his chance to play with the Bears. [PAPuck]

Chris Bourque enjoys the rivalry against the Baby Pens. [time-tribune]

Bears President and GM Doug Yingst is being talked about as a candidate for GM of the Edmonton Oilers. [Copper & Blue]

You can start making travel plans now. The “2013 Dunkin’ Donuts AHL All-Star Classic” will be in Providence, RI. [AHL]