Scott Gomez Released from Tryout Contract with Hershey

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Centerman Scott Gomez has been released from his professional tryout contract by the Hershey Bears, the club announced Tuesday.

Gomez, 36, played in only 18 of the possible 25 games available on the PTO. Through those 18 games, Gomez scored four goals and 20 assists for 24 points. A major key in the revival of Hershey’s power play, the 16-year veteran spent his last games as a Bear paired up with Capitals prospects Riley Barber and Nathan Walker.

Since his arrival, Gomez was huge in helping out the young players of Hershey, as the NHL veteran guided some of Washington’s prospects in practices and even games.

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Paul Carey Scores First NHL Goal with Washington

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One day after getting his second recall from Hershey to the NHL, Paul Carey scored his first NHL goal Saturday afternoon. Carey played in only 24 NHL games before today, scoring only one point, an assist, in a stint with Colorado last season. On Saturday, that monkey on the 27-year-old’s back was lifted, as he scored the game-tying goal for Washington against New Jersey, sending the game to overtime for the Capitals, and later a shootout, in which Washington would win.

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Riley Barber Scores First Professional Hat Trick

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Riley Barber smiles with the puck from his third goal after Saturday night’s win over Syracuse (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

Just as important as Hershey’s weekend back to back wins over Syracuse, and going nine straight games where the Chocolate and White have recorded at least one point or more, has been the play of Bears rookie Riley Barber. The Pittsburgh-born Barber recorded his first pro hat trick on Saturday night in the Bears 5-1 win over Syracuse.

Barber scored the final three goals, including an empty-net tally, to lead the Bears to their second straight win over the Crunch on Saturday night. “It was a great individual effort, but the big thing was to get the win,” said Barber after the game. “We’re rolling right now. We have points in nine straight and playing really good hockey.”

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Hershey Bears Emojis – Series 4: The “Young Guns”

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On a snowy Saturday, many of you are probably wanting something to entertain you. ChocolateHockey.com want to provide you with just that. Which brings us to our fourth set of Hershey Bears emojis!

This set we name the “Young Guns” as these emojis feature the young stars on this Bears squad. Caleb Herbert, Chandler Stephenson, Christian Djoos, Madison Bowey, Riley Barber, and Travis Boyd have now been emoji-ified.

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Mike Moore Fireman Bobblehead Preview

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Sunday night the Hershey Bears are scheduled to give away a special bobblehead of defenseman Mike Moore. The figurine features Moore in a fireman’s uniform. “It was awesome,” Moore said. “It was really cool. It’s an honor to get a bobblehead. They combined a couple of passions of mine – firefighting and playing hockey. I couldn’t ask for something better. I think they did a great job with it including my hair, so I think it looks good.”

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