Vitek Vanecek excited for All-Star game opportunity
When Vitek Vanecek was informed of his selection to the AHL All-Star game by head coach Spencer Carbery, the Hershey Bears locker room erupted in cheers and applause. "I was so happy when he told me that," Vanecek said about…
Bears Blueline Episode 4: Connor Hobbs Birthday Edition
A new year, a new episode of Bears Blueline. We celebrate Hobbsy's 22nd birthday on this edition of Bears Blueline. The boys talk their DMV issues, close out the hot dog sandwich debate, discuss banning the three-in-three, why Nickelback isn't…
Catching up with former Bear and Calder Cup Champion Dave Steckel
At Sunday's Hershey Bears game, a familiar face returned to Giant Center. Former Bears forward and Calder Cup Champion Dave Steckel was in town visiting his college roommate from Connecticut and decided Chocolate Town was a perfect half-way point from…
New episode of Chocolate Hockey Plays: Vitek Vanecek plays FIFA 19
Chocolate Hockey Plays is back with a new episode. This time around, I had the chance to face off against goalie Vitek Vanecek in a game of FIFA 19, No Rules edition. Vitek and I chat about a number of…
New Hershey Bears podcast “Behind the Bears” takes you deep into stories around the Bears
This year, Chocolate Hockey is bringing you closer to the Hershey Bears than ever before. We are happy to introduce another new podcast, Behind the Bears - a deeper dive into stories around one of the most historic franchises in…
Bears mailbag: What happened with Sergei Shumakov?
A new feature to Chocolate Hockey will be our regular mailbags! Every once in a while, I will answer any Bears related questions you might have with a goal to help clarify or provide a different perspective on different topics.…
Bears Blueline Episode 3: Not worth much on eBay
On this episode of Bears Blueline, the boys don't get a chance to hijack the show and rename it once again as Kyle returns. Topics include the best and worst Christmas songs, the Bears world record-setting Teddy Bear Toss, how…
Tickets still available for Hershey Bears documentary premiere tonight!
A limited number of tickets remain for this Friday's premiere showing of "B'ars to Bears" a film documentary on the history of the Hershey Bears. The film will be shown at the historic Hershey Park arena on Friday, December 7…
Hershey Bears set world record with 2018 Teddy Bear Toss
The Hershey Bears have set a world record for their 2018 Teddy Bear Toss. The former record, held by the Calgary Hitmen, was 28,815. That has now been surpassed with a new total of 34,798. 10,046 fans helped collect the…
Bears Blueline Episode 2: Tyler Lewington
On the second episode of Bears Blueline, the boys go rouge and record an episode on their own, joined by fellow defenseman Tyler Lewington. They chat about Lewington's journey to Hershey, his pregame routine, Calgary, and many other topics. Connor…