New Alignment, Rules Coming to AHL in 2016-17
The AHL Board of Governors has approved a new alignment for the league in the 2016-17 season as the league's annual meeting has concluded. With the movement of Portland to Springfield and Springfield to Tucson, Arizona, the AHL's Eastern Conference…
Zach Sill Re-Signs with Washington on a Two-Year Deal
One of Hershey's biggest pieces on and off the ice from the 2015-16 season, Zach Sill is returning for another two seasons. Sill, 28, agreed to terms with Washington on a two-year, two-way contract for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons.…
Photos From First Day of 2016 Washington Capitals Developmental Camp
Monday marked the first day of 2016 Washington Capitals Developmental Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Only 16 days after the Hershey Bears season came to an end, four members of the Calder Cup Runner-Up team participated in the Camp. Travis…
Carter Camper: 2015-16 Season in Review
Carter Camper came into the 2016 Calder Cup playoffs as an odd-man-out. After struggling to keep his spot in the lineup in January and February, a nine-game playoff point streak erased all doubt Hershey fans had in the 5-foot-9 forward.…
Erik Burgdoerfer: 2015-16 Season in Review
There is a side to hockey where statistics are not a strong representation of a player’s contribution. The stay-at-home defenseman and avid penalty killer would certainly agree. Ask 27-year-old blueliner Erik Burgdoerfer. Affectionately known at “Burgy” to his teammates, he…
Chris Bourque: 2015-16 Season in Review
I wrote an opinion article on June 30, 2015, entitled "Is It Time For Chris Bourque to Return to Hershey?" Bears fans were still mourning a second round playoff exit at the hands of Bourque and his team, the Hartford…
Ryan Bourque: 2015-16 Season in Review
When Ryan Bourque joined the Hershey Bears in a trade deadline deal, most Bears fans understood they were going to see a reunion between Ryan and his brother Chris. What fans probably didn't know was the Chocolate and White were…
Madison Bowey: 2015-16 Season in Review
Madison Bowey has all the qualities to be the complete package. At six-foot-two-inch, 210 pounds, he already has NHL size and plays with a physical edge to his game. Where he excels is on the offensive side of the puck.…
Riley Barber: 2015-16 Season in Review
Prior to January 14th, Riley Barber only had 15 points with five goals and ten assists, struggling to find a solid place in the line-up, bouncing between all three lines. Then the Bears made a major signing: Scott Gomez. Seven…
2005-06 Hershey Bears: 10 Years Later – Graham Mink
Photo via Stowe Today. Ten years ago tonight, the Hershey Bears won their ninth Calder Cup - a team lead by Bruce Boudreau. One of the alternate captains on that team was Graham Mink, who went on to win another…