Hershey Bears and abc27 Announce Seven TV Games
abc27 will once again televise seven Hershey Bears games this season. The announcement was made by the Bears and abc27 this afternoon.
Hershey Bears Movember Jerseys
Photo credit: Kyle Mace
Sunday night when the Bears take on the St. John’s IceCaps, the Chocolate and White will be sporting special mustache covered Movember jerseys. Movember, a campaign were men grow mustaches for the whole month of November to raise awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health problems in males. The Hershey Bears are participating on Movember.com, as well as auctioning off these jerseys for charity after the game.
Frederic Cassivi Elected to AHL Hall of Fame
The American Hockey League has announced former Bears goaltender Frederic Cassivi will be inducted to the AHL Hall of Fame in January. The 2006 AHL Playoff MVP lead the Bears to their ninth Calder Cup in 2005-06, along with Bruce Boudreau, who was inducted in 2009.
VIDEO: Garrett Mitchell Mic’d Up – Autograph Night
Last weekend, the Hershey Bears held their annual autograph night. During the night, Bears forward Garrett Mitchell was mic’d up. Below, check out what he had to say during one of the most popular events each year.
After 30-Plus Years, J.D. Mathers Returns to Broadcast Booth
HERSHEY, PA – Former Bears play-by-play announcer J.D. Mathers looks down at the ice while doing color commentary during Sunday night’s game. (Kyle Mace – Chocolate Hockey)
Hockey Hall of Famer Frank Mathers name is legendary with Hershey Bears fans. The longtime team President, General Manager, Coach, and player helped to set the standard of excellence for Hershey Bears hockey.
Another Mathers is sure to be remembered by Hershey fans as well and this past weekend he returned to the broadcast booth for the first time in over three decades. Former Bears announcer and Frank’s son, J.D. Mathers, sat in with Bears announcer Scott Stuccio during Sunday’s broadcast.
Tom Wilson Finishes Strong Two Games in Hershey
Photo: Kyle Mace
Tom Wilson is hoping he’s played his last game in Hershey. The Caps forward played two games with the Bears including Sunday night’s 3-0 win over the Phantoms.
Wilson is trying to get back to game ready following his ankle injury earlier in the year. The 20-year-old may be going back to the Caps this week when Washington returns from their western Canada swing.
Hershey Bears Wear Special Pink Warm-Up Jerseys
All photos by Kyle Mace
Every year the Hershey Bears hold a pink the rink night, wearing a jersey with the color pink on it somewhere. This year, the names and numbers where sporting that color associated with Breast Cancer awareness. The jersey are being auctioned off in a silent auction behind section 119 this evening. Portion of the proceeds from the jerseys will go to the American Cancer Society.
Below, check out photos of the jerseys from Sunday night’s warm-ups.
Bears Wear Throwback Jerseys for Opening Night
Saturday night the Hershey Bears wore throwback jerseys from the late 1950s for the Chocolate and White’s opening night. The jerseys were auctioned off for charity after the game, which Hershey won, 4-1.
Below the jump, check out these fly threads that have quickly become fan favorites.
PHOTOS: Hershey Bears Top Wilkes-Barre on Opening Night
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.
Tom Wilson Joins Hershey Bears for Weekend Series
Courtesy: WHTM-TV abc27
It may only be for the weekend, but Bears fans will see the return of Tom Wilson to Hershey. Two seasons ago, Wilson came out of Junior hockey and jumped into the Hershey Bears playoff lineup, scoring a goal in three games.
After a playoff stint with the Caps, Wilson played all 82 games with Washington last year, but didn’t see much playing time during those games.