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Hershey Bears Unveil Scoreboard at Season Ticket Holder Night

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HERSHEY, PA – Hershey Bears season ticket holders enjoy a skate around with Bears players under the new Giant Center Scoreboard. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)


An annual tradition at Giant Center had a special significance on Wednesday night. Hershey Bears season ticket holder night featured a brand new scoreboard and 360-degree LED ribbon board. Fans got to interact with their favorite Bears and take a look at the fancy new HD screen that will sit over center ice.

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Jakub Vrana Ready for First Full Season with Hershey

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HERSHEY, PA – Jakub Vrana looks on at the end of the second day of Hershey Bears training camp. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)


At the end of the second day of Hershey Bears training camp, Jakub Vrana got into a stretching position and scooted forward to the center ice dot to lead the team in stretches. He got up, took a few shots into a net, then was called over by Bears PR Director, Scott Stuccio. “What, me for an interview? Are you sure, Stucc?” Vrana said with a laugh and smile. “Just getting to know the kid in whole,” Bears head coach Troy Mann said, “I think he’s fun-loving kid. He’s always got a smile on his face, got a great personality.”

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Former Hershey Bear Chad Wiseman Named NWHL’s New York Riveters Head Coach

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Chad Wiseman during a game against the Albany River Rats in 2007 (Photo courtesy: Hershey Bears)


Former Hershey Bears forward Chad Wiseman was named the first head coach of the New York Riveters of the National Women’s Hockey League on Tuesday. Wiseman played for Hershey in the 2006-07 season, posting 35 points in 48 regular season games. He also played in 16 playoff games during Hershey’s run to the Calder Cup Finals that season.

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Help Us Choose the Best Players from the Washington Capitals – Hershey Bears Affiliation

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Thank you for your votes!!! The poll is now closed. Results will be announced at 3pm EST on our Twitter account, @ChocHockey today, August 10th.

This year marks the 10th year of the Hershey Bears and Washington Capitals affiliation. After three Calder Cups, four finals appearances, and multiple NHL grads, we look back at some of the best players to come though Chocolate Town, USA. Help us build the best team by choosing 12 players from the modern Capitals-Bears affiliation.

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Joel Rechlicz Returns to Area for Youth Hockey Camp

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Lower Paxton Township – Joel Rechlicz watches a drill at Edge Performance Summer Camp on Sunday afternoon (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)

Former Bears heavyweight Joel Rechlicz is back in town for a summer youth hockey camp in Harrisburg. The Edge Performance Summer Camp is taking place at Twins Ponds East where over sixty young skaters are taking part in a week long session lead by Rechlicz and former Bears Calder Cup champion Rob Shearer.

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