HERSHEY, PA – Mike Green speaks with Dimity Orlov at the Outdoor Classic (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
Over five years after playing his last game for the Hershey Bears, Mike Green returned to Chocolate Town to drop the ceremonial first puck at the Outdoor Classic. The Calgary native played 108 games in a Bears sweater, with 40 of them in the playoffs.
HERSHEY, PA – One of the few “pucks” placed on the field of HersheyPark Stadium. (Tim Stough – Sweetest Hockey On Earth)
Here’s a bunch of photos from the pre-game festivities of the Outdoor Classic. Enjoy the lighter side of yesterday’s game.
HERSHEY, PA – A large sign with the Outdoor Classic Logo sits inside the Hershey Bears locker room (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
This is a guest post from Jason Iacona, a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins blogger. You can read his blog, Chrips from Center Ice, and follow him on twitter @nafsnep
A surreal feeling was felt walking out of Hersheypark Stadium after nearly three hours of sitting in the cold and wind.
One of the oldest and most storied AHL teams, with a rabid fanbase and trophies to back it up were walking out of Hersheypark Stadium in a stunned silence.
Moments before, Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins forward Paul Thompson took an outlet pass from defenseman Joey Mormina, skated in and wristed the puck over the glove of Bears goaltender Dany Sabourin to win AHL Game #593 2-1 in overtime.
HERSHEY, PA – Bears players skate around during warm-ups of the 2013 Outdoor Classic (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
Last night, the Hershey Bears and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins faced off at Hersheypark Stadium for the 2013 AHL Outdoor Classic. Like last season, we have many photos for your enjoyment today. First off, 80+ of my photos from the game.
HERSHEY, PA – Tomas Kundratek speaks to the media after the 2013 Outdoor Classic (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
One night after scoring Hershey’s lone goal in the Outdoor Classic, Tomas Kundratek has been recalled by the Washington Capitals. The 23-year old defenseman has has one eventful week after being named to the 2013 AHL All-Star game, scoring Hershey’s goal last night, and now the recall.
HERSHEY, PA – Bears players look on after they lose in OT to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the 2013 Outdoor Classic (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
It was a grand setting at Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday evening. Starting with a flurry of fireworks as the sun set on Central Pennsylvania, the Bears took on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL Outdoor Classic. Despite the freezing cold, 17,311 packed the old stadium to see one of the league’s greatest rivalries get taken to another level. Frankly, I wish I had gotten my butt up there. Unfortunately for the Bears, though, it didn’t end in a victory.
The Outdoor Classic is hours away and the Bears locker room is getting ready for tonight’s match between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Bears. Justin Kullman and his crew are prepping the very small locker room for the game. Stay tuned throughout the day for more stories from us here on the site.
HERSHEY, PA – Louis Robitaille walks out on the ice for the second half of the alumni game (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
The setting was perfect. The weather was flawless as well. The Outdoor Classic weekend kicked off with an Alumni game between the Bears and Penguins at Hersheypark Stadium. The competitive spirit of both teams showed, but the Penguins had a younger average age. and came up with a 9-5 victory.
HERSHEY, PA – Dany Sabourin and Matt Clackson participate in the outdoor practice Saturday morning (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
Saturday morning, the Bears finally got to test out the outdoor ice with a practice. For a few guys, this was the first time they wore skates on the pond at Hersheypark Stadium, but for others this was their second time out after the family skate. Below the jump are 40+ photos from the skate around for your viewing pleasure.
Hershey Bears practice earlier this morning (Photo via our Instagram account)
The Outdoor Classic is just over 24-hours away and Bears players are getting more and more excited as the game draws closer. After getting their first look at the Hersheypark Stadium rink, the Bears gave their thoughts on what the experience will mean to them.