Hershey Bears Sign NHL Veteran Scott Gomez to PTO

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The Hershey Bears announced Thursday they have signed NHL veteran Scott Gomez to a professorial tryout contract. Gomez, 36, makes his first ever appearance in the AHL after over a thousand games in the NHL. His last stint was with the St. Louis Blues in 2015-16 where be played 21 games, scoring one goal and eight points.

This signing helps fill Hershey’s gaping hole at center. Chandler Stephenson was ruled out this next weekend by Troy Mann on Sunday, and Zach Sill is still in Washington. Hershey is working with two true centers right now with Carter Camper and Travis Boyd, along with converted center Nathan Walker. “It gives [Scott] an ideal opportunity,” Bears general manager Doug Yingst said. “And it certainly gives our franchise an ideal opportunity to see him and fill out that spot.”

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Bears Feeling Good After Two Wins to Start 2016

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After being down four goals with 35 minutes left on Saturday, the Hershey Bears have rattled off ten goals and two wins. The Bears current line-up looks a lot different than it did a few weeks ago. Centerman Chandler Stephenson is still injured with an upperbody injury, Zach Sill is still called up to Washington and currently suspended. Aaron Ness and Ryan Stanton are working Washington’s blue line as Brooks Orpik and John Carlson are both on injured reserve. Despite all of that, the Bears are staying strong, taking games a weekend at a time.

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Mike Richards Signs with Washington. What Does it Mean for Hershey?

CALGARY, AB - APRIL 9: Mike Richards #10 of the Los Angeles Kings skates against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 9, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Kings 3-1. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
CALGARY, AB – APRIL 9: Mike Richards #10 of the Los Angeles Kings skates against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 9, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Kings 3-1. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday they have agreed to terms with centerman Mike Richards. Richards, 30, has had legal issues over the past year, but has now landed himself a job with the Capitals organization.

There could be many reasons that the Capitals made this signing, but one in particular sticks out: the lack of depth at center. The position has very little depth in Hershey currently as Chandler Stephenson is currently out and Zach Sill is on recall to Washington.

The Bears were working with two true centers since Saturday when it was announced Stephenson had an upperbody injury. Now with the signing of Richards, Hershey could regain Sill, or even the former Philadelphia Phantom in Richards.

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Hershey Comes Back From Four Down to Beat Binghamton

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Chris Bourque scores in overtime to give Hershey a 6-5 win over Binghamton. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

Just one day after Kevin Hart took over Giant Center, the Hershey Bears looked to light a fire in their heart to kick off the 2016 half of the season.

Heading into the final game of a seven game home stand, the Bears had a three-game losing streak looming over their head after tough losses to Lehigh Valley, Syracuse, and Binghamton. That Binghamton team was back in Hershey to take on the Bears Saturday night.

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Kevin Hart Visits Hershey, Poses with Hershey Bears Sign

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The second highest paid comedian of 2015 visited the Sweetest Place on Earth Friday night to kick of the new year.

Comedian and movie star Kevin Hart finished the domestic leg of his “What Now Tour” with a show at the home of the Hershey Bears, Giant Center. After the show, Hart posted a photo of a sign that sits outside of the Bears locker room.

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Former Bears Captain Steve Oleksy Makes Return to Giant Center

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HERSHEY, PA – Steve Oleksy looks at the play during his return to Giant Center Sunday night against Hershey (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

One year ago, Steve Oleksy scored a goal for the Hershey Bears, setting off the flight of thousands of teddy bears onto the ice at Giant Center. A year later, the 29-year-old blueliner found himself on the other side of the goal.

“Being part of [the teddy bear toss] before you kind of expect it,” Oleksy said after the game. “That shows the support Hershey gives to the Bears here. It’s a little different being on the other bench as the teddy bears rain.”

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Hershey Bears Fans Toss 18,115 Teddy Bears for New Record (Photos and Video)

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HERSHEY, PA – Bears d-man Erik Burgdoerfer, who scored the teddy bear toss goal, looks at a pile of teddy bears on Giant Center’s ice. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

It was a record setting night as the Hershey Bears took on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Bears fans collected 18,115 plush animals to help benefit local charities.

Bears defenseman Erik Burgdoerfer found the back of the net for the Chocolate and White, setting off the throwing of the stuffed animals. “I’ve never scored one of those before,” Bugdoerfer said. “It was good to get it out of the way in the first period.”

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Chris Brown Returns to Hershey for Conditioning Stint

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HERSHEY, PA – Chris Brown smiles at morning skate Friday with the Hershey Bears. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

It has been a tough road this season for Chris Brown. After breaking his finger in the preseason with Washington, requiring surgery, he found himself stuck in no man’s land. Now after a month of rehab with the Caps, the Texas native returns to Hershey for a conditioning stint.

“I feel good,” Brown said at morning skate Friday. “Just been kind of getting skating and trying to get back in the swing of things. Game conditioning is a lot different from skating on your own. I’m looking to get back into it and contribute.”

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