Two Canadian Hershey Bears have a Message for Harold Reynolds
Sunday night during the FS1 broadcast of Game 3 of the ALDS between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers, Fox Sports commentator Harold Reynolds made some comments about Canadians.
Justin Peters Making Most of Opportunity with Hershey
Photo: Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey
Justin Peters found himself Thursday morning in the north goal at Giant Center. As patrons of the antique auto show watched on, the 29-year-old goalkeeper went through drills with the Hershey Bears, his first time back in the AHL since a two-game conditioning stint with the Bears last season. “I’m just excited to get the season going,” said Peters. “I’m excited about starting my journey on back to the NHL.”
Garrett Mitchell Named Hershey Bears Captain
Illustration by Kyle Mace
Along with the Hershey Bears opening night roster, Thursday morning the club announced forward Garrett Mitchell was named team captain. “Mitchy” will be the 43rd captain in team history, joining the ranks of guys like Boyd Kane and Bryan Helmer.
Hershey Bears Announce 2015 Opening Night Roster
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Thursday morning afternoon, the Hershey Bears announced their opening night roster. 23 players are included, along with 13 players who were in Hershey at some point last season. 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goalies are apart of this year’s opening night team.
Bears’ Great Save Productions Enjoying High Definition Upgrade
HERSHEY, PA – Brandon Sheaffer, lower right, directs a Hershey Bears preseason game in the new HD control room for Great Save Productions. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)
On September 30th, Hershey Bears season ticket holders were introduced to the new Giant Center scoreboard. This HD jumbotron is all bright and shiny, but needs good content to really help it pop. That’s where Great Save Productions comes in.
Bobby Shea Suspended One Game by AHL
HERSHEY, PA – Bobby Shea, right, was suspended for his actions following this fight Thursday night against Albany. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)
Bears defenseman Bobby Shea was suspended one game by the AHL Monday. Shea received the suspension for his actions during Thursday’s game against Albany. Shea threw a late punch, knocking down Ben Thomson at the end of their fight in the third period. Shea was ejected from the game as the fight was the second of the night.
Capitals Make Six Cuts From Training Camp. Galiev, Grubauer Make Opening Night Roster
Photo: Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey – 2014
The Washington Capitals made six cuts from their training camp roster Monday morning, setting up their final roster of 24 players. Included on that opening night roster are seven players who played with Hershey last season. Stan Galiev, Philipp Grubauer, Chris Brown, Nate Schmidt, Andre Burakovsky and Dmitry Orlov. Burakovsky and Orlov played only small stints with Hershey last year. Both Galiev and Grubauer make the opening night roster for the first time in their careers.
PHOTOS: Bears Drop Final Preseason Game to Wilkes-Barre, 5-3
HERSHEY, PA – Wilkes-Barre players celebrate in front of Dan Ellis after scoring a goal in their preseason win over Hershey Saturday night. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)
In a game that means absolutely nothing at all, the Bears lost. Okay, here are some pictures.
This Photo of Steve Oleksy Wearing a Wilkes-Barre Jersey Breaks Our Heart
Via @Siena812
Our good pal Siena in Wilkes-Barre tweeted us a photo from Friday night’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Albany Devils game, and it’s one that hurts.
Nathan Walker Scores in Hershey Preseason Game After Injury
HERSHEY, PA – Nathan Walker skates past the goal during warm-ups of Hershey’s preseason game Thursday night at Giant Center. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)
Eight months ago, Nathan Walker’s season ended early after an ACL tear in the ECHL. After months of rehab, the Australian forward returned to Giant Center, scoring in the Bears preseason loss to Albany. “I thought Walker had a strong game,” said Bears head coach Troy Mann. “He was good on the penalty kill. He’s that type of kid that’s really got to get his confidence back.”