First Look at Scott Gomez in a Hershey Bears Jersey
Scott Gomez will play tonight for the Hershey Bears in his first AHL game. Gomez will center a line with Chris Bourque and Sean Collins.
Puck drop at 7pm.
Update on Justin Peters Situation
This is an update on a story we ran Thursday afternoon on a report from St. Louis Blue's rinkside reporter Andy Strickland. Strickland reported that Bears goaltender Justin Peters was "given permission to seek trade in an effort to find…
Report: Hershey Goaltender Justin Peters Seeking Trade
In a tweet by St. Louis Blues rinkside reporter Andy Strickland, Bears goaltender Justin Peters has been given permission by Washington to seek a potential trade partner to find an NHL home.
Former Bear David Leggio Dances Like Drake, Dabs After Shutout
Former Hershey Bear David Leggio is currently playing for EHC Red Bull München in Germany and is playing fairly well. Though 14 games with the team, Leggio has eight wins and five losses with three shutouts and a .925 save percentage. On Thursday, Leggio celebrated his third shutout with a little dance for the fans.
Hershey Bears Gingerbread Zambonis (Video and Photos)
Earlier this week, in a locker room in historic Hersheypark Arena, we had three Hershey Bears players try their best at a holiday tradition with a hockey twist. Chandler Stephenson, Liam O’Brien, and Nathan Walker made Gingerbread Zambonis – and we want you to vote on the best ones! Watch the video, visit each player’s individual page to get a better look at the creations, and then vote!
Hershey Bears Players Make Holiday Visit to Penn State Hershey’s Children’s Hospital
HERSHEY, PA – A young patient at Penn State Hershey’s Children’s Hospital shares a laugh with Travis Boyd and Coco the Bear. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)
On Tuesday afternoon, a group of Hershey Bears players made a special visit to the Penn State Children’s Hospital at Hershey Medical Center, interacting with kids and making a fun holiday craft.
“This means a lot to us,” Bears defenseman Madison Bowey said. “Any chance you can help to make these kids day is awesome. They put a smile on our face too. The kids are so happy to see us. It definitely goes a long way.”
Washington Capitals Recall Aaron Ness
The Washington Capitals have recalled Aaron Ness from Hershey the club announced Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old defenseman had nine points in 21 games for Hershey this season, spending time on the first power play unit the last few games.
Ness was named 2008 Minnesota Mr. Hockey, and award given to the top senior high school hockey player in the state of Minnesota. He has been one of Hershey’s best defensemen to start the season, playing in 21 of Hershey’s 22 games, and losing a tooth in the process.