AHL Releases Mobile Apps

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The AHL announced yesterday that they have released apps for iOS devices (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) and Android devices. A Blackberry app will be available soon.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that the league’s official mobile application is now available free from the iTunes App Store and the Android Market.

Created and developed by NewSport Media, the league’s statistical and website partner since 2005, the app provides access to real-time AHL scoring data, game summaries, stats, schedules, standings, rosters and news, as well as links to the official Facebook and Twitter pages of the AHL and to the mobile-friendly version of the league’s official website at mobile.theahl.com.

The iOS version of the app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices, and can be downloaded here.

The Android version, requiring Android OS 1.5 and up, can be downloaded here.

A BlackBerry version of the app is coming soon.

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A Night at the Old Barn

While the team was playing in Syracuse, I had the pleasure of attending the dinner called “A Night at the Old Barn” which was hosted by the Hershey – Derry Township Historical Society. The night was the historical society’s major fund raiser for the year and in this case the third time was the charm. After a delay for flooding in September and then an October snowstorm, December 2nd proved to be the lucky night.

As you entered the arena at box office 4 you were greeted with a mix of familiarity and strangeness. Going through those doors so many times for games there was lots of nostalgia. But today instead of getting tickets at the box office, we got seat assignments. The stairway to the upper level had been converted into a coat check area. As you entered the arena you immediately saw that the ice surface was covered and prepared like a banquet hall with 56 tables awaiting their guests. Descending the steep steps to the arena floor you had a chance to take it all in. The score boards were lit up and displayed events and standings from many years ago.

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Hershey Bears Take Part in Movember Campaign

Around this time of year, the weather gets a little colder and people start preparing for the holidays. If you’re a hockey player, it usually means that it’s time to grow a mustache.

For those of you unfamiliar with “Movember,” it’s a campaign encouraging men to grow mustaches (or “Mo’s”) to spread awareness for men’s health. The rules are simple: shave on October 31st and then put the razor away for the month of November. The efforts of the men taking part and rewarded with donations to the Movember cause.

Matt Ford took on the role of Captain of the Hershey Bears Movember team. So far, he is definitely doing his duty as he has racked up the most donations of any member of the team.

Now is your chance to take part in a great cause and back up the players while they make their way through this (itchy) month. It doesn’t matter which player gets your money, so choose a guy and get to donating! Even a few dollars will go a long way. After the jump, check out all the players taking part this year and open up your wallet!

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A New Date for “A Night at the Old Barn”


Hopefully the third time will be the charm. After being rescheduled due to historic floods and snow storms, “A Night at the Old Barn” has been rescheduled for Friday December 2nd at 5:30. This is a time change from the original 5:00 start time.

From the Hershey Derry Township Historical Society facebook page:

We know you’ve heard this one before but we have rescheduled the 15th Annual Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society Preservation Dinner for Friday, December 2, 2011. Please check your calendars and plan to join us … come freak snow storms or high water! Additional tickets are now available if you don’t have them already. If you can’t make this new date, please contact the Historical Society by 11/18. Please note: We’ll start at 5:30 p.m. instead of 5. See you at Hersheypark Arena on the 2nd! We mean it this time!

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