PHOTOS: Bears Take Extra Point in Shootout Against Penguins

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HERSHEY, PA – Stan Galiev celebrates his third period goal during Hershey’s 2-1 shootout win against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Wednesday night (Kyle Mace – Chocolate Hockey)

As the turkey heats up in the oven for Thanksgiving tomorrow, the Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins rivalry is heating up with each meeting this season. Coming into this evening’s game, the Bears have won seven straight against the Penguins at Giant Center. Hershey was looking to make that eight straight with the traditional Thanksgiving eve game.

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PHOTOS: Hershey Shutout by St. John’s, 2-0

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HERSHEY, PA – Dane Byers looks at the scoreboard after St. John’s scores one of their two goals in route to their 2-0 win over Hershey (Kyle Mace – Chocolate Hockey)

It was the return of two former Bears Sunday night. Julien Brouillette, who spent three seasons in Hershey on the Bears blue line, and goalie Peter Budaj, who started his pro career in Hershey back in 2002.

Now in St. John’s, Brouillette, who started the game, and Budaj, who was the backup Sunday, were on a side the both were very familiar with in Giant Center: the winning side. The IceCaps, lead by goalie Connor Hellebuyck’s 33 saves, shutdown Hershey, allowing them to leave Chocolate Town, USA with the two points and a win.

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PHOTOS: Philipp Grubauer Posts 38-Save Shutout Against Worcester

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HERSHEY, PA – Philipp Grubauer makes his one of his 38 saves on Worcester during Hershey’s win against the Sharks Saturday night (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

There’s not much to say about this game other than Philipp Grubauer was in the zone all night long, making 38 saves and earning his 7th career shutout as Bear. Chris Brown, who was just reassigned to Hershey today, scored the games only goal in the first period, giving Hershey the 1-0 win. Enjoy these photos.

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PHOTOS: Hershey Scores Three in Second Period to Beat Wilkes-Barre

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HERSHEY, PA – Hershey Bears players join Connor Carrick and celebrate his game tying goal in the second period (Kyle Mace – Chocolate Hockey)

After a tough loss Friday night in Syracuse, the Hershey Bears looked to bounce back against archrival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Baby Pens came out with an early 2-0 lead with two goals from Jayson Megna. Hershey would not go down without a fight though, scoring three unanswered from Philippe Cornet, Connor Carrick, and a penalty shot from Chandler Stephenson to give Hershey the 3-0 win over WBS.

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PHOTOS: Bears Drop First Game at Home, 3-2 Loss to Hartford

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HERSHEY, PA – Former Bear Chris Bourque is joined by teammates after his game tying goal in Hartford’s win in Hershey on Sunday night (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

After a comeback win Saturday night, the Bears faced off against the Hartford Wolf Pack for the second time in as many nights. After two early goals from Connor Carrick and Nathan Walker, Hershey was cruising with a 2-1 lead into the second. Yet Harford would not go down without a fight, as former Bear Chris Bourque would tie the game and Oscar Lindberg scoring to give Hartford the win.

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PHOTOS: Hershey Comes Back Against Hartford, 4-2

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HERSHEY, PA – Bears players celebrate Kris Newbury’s go-ahead goal against the Hartford Wolf Pack Saturday night (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

After a three game losing skid on the road, the Chocolate and White returned to Giant Center to take on the Hartford Wolf Pack. After falling behind 2-0 heading into the third period, the Bears were able to score four unanswered goals against the team formally called the Whale, as Chris Brown, Connor Carrick, and Kris Newbury (twice) all found the back of the net in Hershey’s 4-2 win.

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PHOTOS: Copley Shutouts Phantoms in 3-0 Hershey Win

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HERSHEY, PA – Pheonix Copley hands his first star stick to a fan after his 22-save shutout on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sunday night (Kyle Mace – Chocolate Hockey)

In his third start as a Hershey Bear, Pheonix Copley recorded his second shutout in a row and improved to 3-0, thanks to three goals form his teammates. Philippe Cornet, Chandler Stephenson, and Dustin Gazley all found the back of the net for the Chocolate and White. Hershey comes out of the weekend 2-1, with two good wins at home as they improve to 5-2-0 on the season and take over the top spot in the East Division.

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PHOTOS: Hershey Bears Top Wilkes-Barre on Opening Night

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HERSHEY, PA – Tomas Kundratek celebrates Casey Wellman’s goal with teammates during Hershey’s 4-1 win over the Penguins Saturday night (Kyle Mace – Chocolate Hockey)

The Bears kicked off their home season Saturday night against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Hershey topped the baby Penguins of a score 4-1 with goals coming from Tim Kennedy, Dane Byers, Casey Wellman, and a penalty shot goal from Dustin Gazley. Hershey will take on Lehigh Valley Saturday night against the Phantoms.

Below the jump, check out photos from Saturday night’s game.

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Bears Eliminated from Playoff Contention, Lose 3-1 in Norfolk

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All great things must come to an end. It’s an old, cliche saying, but it is also 100 percent true and fitting of the occasion. In a 3-1 loss to the Norfolk Admirals, the Bears’ eight season playoff streak has come to a crashing end. The Providence Bruins and Norfolk Admirals will grab the seventh and eighth seeds in the Eastern Conference.

The last time the Chocolate and White missed the postseason, it was the final year of the Colorado Avalanche affiliation.

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