AHL Announces Expansion Franchise in Colorado for 2018-19 season
The American Hockey League announced Tuesday morning that the league will be awarding the Colorado Eagles the 31st franchise in the league for the 2018-19 season. This move allows the league to not have a sharing of franchises after the…
PHOTOS: Hershey opens the season in Lehigh Valley
The first game of the season is in the books, and while it might not be the result the Bears wanted, that doesn't mean we can't share the photos. Our Scott Payonk provides a view of Saturday night's game against…
Hershey drops first game of the season to Phantoms, 7-2
In the first game of the 80th AHL season in Hershey Bears hockey history, goaltender Parker Milner would get the call as both Pheonix Copley and Vitek Vanecek were ruled out due to injuries. Milner would have to deal with…
Hershey Bears will honor former Hershey CEO Ken Hatt with emblem on helmet
One of the most familiar faces at Giant Center was Ken Hatt's. The former president and CEO of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts was one of the biggest supporters of the Hershey Bears and could be regularly found in the team's…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith gets “The Office” themed masks
One of the most popular television programs of the last decade has now been commemorated in the form of a hockey goalie mask. The show "The Office" is based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Also based in the same area are the…
Hershey Bears sign forward Jeremy Langlois to contract
The Hershey Bears announced Thursday morning Jeremy Langlois has been signed to a one-year AHL contract for the 2017-18 season. The former Worchester Shark spent last season with the Rockford IceHogs, scoring 14 points in 66 games for the Blackhawks…
Connor Hobbs adjusting to life in the American Hockey League
Connor Hobbs introduced himself to the Hershey Bears fan base Saturday night with a huge hit on Wilkes-Barre defenseman Jeff Taylor. Hobbs stopped Taylor in is tracks, but the hit came after Taylor missed the puck, and it’s not something…
Ryan Bourque signs AHL deal with Bridgeport
Former Hershey Bear Ryan Bourque has signed an AHL contract with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers after agreeing to an AHL PTO earlier in the week. Bourque, after waiting all summer before signing with Bridgeport, will play in the same division…
Paul Carey secures spot on New York Rangers roster
After a career year with the Hershey Bears last year, Paul Carey signed in the offseason with the New York Rangers. Carey put forth a strong showing in the Blueshirts' camp and has earned himself a spot on New York's…
Extended Video: Sit down interview with Chris Bourque
I got the chance to sit down with Chris Bourque for our first edition of The Wrap Around earlier this week. Here is the extended version of our interview where we talk about his time during his nine seasons in…