HERSHEY, PA – Tomas Kundratek speaks to the media after the 2013 Outdoor Classic (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
One night after scoring Hershey’s lone goal in the Outdoor Classic, Tomas Kundratek has been recalled by the Washington Capitals. The 23-year old defenseman has has one eventful week after being named to the 2013 AHL All-Star game, scoring Hershey’s goal last night, and now the recall.
The Outdoor Classic is hours away and the Bears locker room is getting ready for tonight’s match between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Bears. Justin Kullman and his crew are prepping the very small locker room for the game. Stay tuned throughout the day for more stories from us here on the site.
HERSHEY, PA – Louis Robitaille walks out on the ice for the second half of the alumni game (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
The setting was perfect. The weather was flawless as well. The Outdoor Classic weekend kicked off with an Alumni game between the Bears and Penguins at Hersheypark Stadium. The competitive spirit of both teams showed, but the Penguins had a younger average age. and came up with a 9-5 victory.
HERSHEY, PA – Dany Sabourin and Matt Clackson participate in the outdoor practice Saturday morning (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
Saturday morning, the Bears finally got to test out the outdoor ice with a practice. For a few guys, this was the first time they wore skates on the pond at Hersheypark Stadium, but for others this was their second time out after the family skate. Below the jump are 40+ photos from the skate around for your viewing pleasure.
Hershey Bears practice earlier this morning (Photo via our Instagram account)
The Outdoor Classic is just over 24-hours away and Bears players are getting more and more excited as the game draws closer. After getting their first look at the Hersheypark Stadium rink, the Bears gave their thoughts on what the experience will mean to them.
Large “puck” set up on the field inside Hersheypark Stadium (Photo via our Instagram account)
Tomorrow morning at 11 am, the Outdoor Classic weekend officially kicks off with the Pepsi FanFest. Many events will be happening so let’s get talking.
HERSHEY, PA – Tomas Kundratek speaks to the media at last night’s family skate at Hersheypark Stadium (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
Last night at the Hershey Bears family skate at the Outdoor Rink inside Hersheypark Stadium, Doug Yingst gathered around the Bears and spoke to them. This wasn’t about the angles of the stadium or how the lighting will look for the outdoor game, this was about one of their teammates. Tomas Kundratek learned he was named to the 2013 AHL All-Star game in Providence.
HERSHEY, PA – Jon DiSalvatore, Boyd Kane, and Ryan Potulny share a laugh while shooting Outdoor Classic TV Open (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
Tonight the Hershey Bears and their families took to the Hersheypark Stadium ice for the first time. There was no sticks or puck involved, just fun and some loved ones. The broadcast TV crew also got some great shots for Sunday’s telecast, one of which includes d-man Steve Oleksy providing some very funny moments.
HERSHEY, PA – The Zamboni floods the ice at Hersheypark Stadium Wednesday night (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
After months of planning and over a week of physical construction, the Hersheypark Stadium rink is nearly ready for the Outdoor Classic. Before the Bears and Penguins take the ice, other teams will skate on the new surface to help “break it in” for the big game on Sunday.
HERSHEY, PA – Two of the three co-coaches, Ralph Keller (center) and Willie Marshall speak to Doug Yingst at the Hershey Bears Hall of Fame induction ceremony back in December (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
Earlier this morning, the Hershey Bears and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced their rosters for the alumni game on January 19th. Headlined by Bears greats Tim Tookey and Mitch Lamoureux, 21 Bears (with four goalies) are scheduled to play in the game. The list also includes former Bears tough guys Louis Robitaille and Dennis Bonvie (who will be playing for Wilkes-Barre.) Bears greats Ralph Keller, Willie Marshall and Mike Nykoluk will serve as co-coaches for the game.