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Hershey Stuffed by St. John’s on Thanksgiving Eve

November 28, 2013
Chocolate Hockey
Game Recap

HERSHEY, PA – Former Bear Andrew Gordon celebrates a goal during St. John’s win over Hershey (Kyle Mace / Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

When the appearance of one of the opposing players is the highlight of the evening, you know it was a long night for the Hershey Bears. Andrew Gordon returned to Hershey, this time as a member of the St. John’s IceCaps. Gordon got two ovations while doing his pre-game ritual on the bench and another when introduced as a part of the IceCaps starting lineup. His team then handed the Bears their 7th home loss in ten games 4-2.

Bears Bounce Back Against Bingo, 5-2

November 24, 2013
Chocolate Hockey
Game Recap

HERSHEY, PA – Julien Brouilette celebrates his goal with Peter LeBlanc and Brandon Segal during Hershey’s 5-2 win over Binghamton (Kyle Mace / Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

There’s no place like home for the holidays. That old song might turn into the theme over the next week for the Hershey Bears. The Bears head into this afternoon’s game against Binghamton on a solid points streak that is slowly moving them out of last place in the AHL East.

Hershey’s Offense Explodes for Back-to-Back Wins in Charlotte

November 14, 2013
Matt Trust
Game Recap

Casey Wellman, seen here earlier in the season, had four goals and five points in the two game stretch in Charlotte (Kyle Mace / Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

The last five games may not have all been pretty, but the Hershey Bears have now tallied points in each of them, including wins in three. The Bears traveled south to battle the Charlotte Checkers of the Western Conference for back-to-back weekday tilts on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Chocolate and White exploded for a combined 13 goals in the two day span, including eight on Thursday en route to two straight wins in Charlotte.

Bears Blow Late Lead, Win in Marathon Shootout

November 9, 2013
Matt Trust
Game Recap

HERSHEY, PA – Philipp Grubauer stops a chance in close after defensive support provided by Dane Byers (Kyle Mace/ Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

Several days shy of the midway point in November, the Hershey Bears Hockey Club entered Saturday eyeing their third win of the season. The top affiliate for the New York Islanders, Bridgeport Sound Tigers came into the match up tied with Hershey in standings points near the Eastern Conference’s dungeon.

The Bears’ watched their two goal lead in the third period evaporate leading to another shootout at Giant Center. However despite a ten round marathon shootout with a combined 11 goals, Dane Byers netted the game-winner in the tenth round followed by a Philipp Grubuaer win to secure a 3-2 shootout win.

Bears Blast Admirals for First Home Win, 4-2

October 27, 2013
Matt Trust
Game Recap

HERSHEY, PA – Peter LeBlanc is joined by Connor Carrick and Chay Genoaway after LeBlanc’s goal in Hershey’s 4-2 win over Norfolk (Kyle Mace / Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

After a highlight reel goal by Michael Latta in the dying minutes of the second period on Saturday, Hershey looked to be well on their way to their first win of the season at Giant Center. However a third period power surge by the visiting Hartford Wolf Pack held the Bears win-less for another night at home.

Sunday, Head Coach Mike Haviland looked for the 60 minute effort his club has been lacking the last four weeks. Against the opposing Norfolk Admirals, speed and intensity was a style of hockey Hershey played with for 60 minutes, leading to a 4-2 win over the Admirals.

Hershey Splits Series in St. John’s, get First Win of the Season

October 20, 2013
Chocolate Hockey
Game Recap

Connor Carrick looks on at a shot during Friday night’s game in which Hershey would lose to St. John’s, 5-1 (Photo via St. John’s IceCaps flickr page)

It took the Hershey Bears four games and 1,828 miles to find themselves and find their first win of the season. After a third straight loss on Friday night, Hershey looked like the team Bears fans were expecting to see on Saturday. The Bears scored four unanswered goals and Philipp Grubauer made 30 saves in route to a 4-0 win over the St. John’s IceCaps.

Tomas Kundratek Re-Signs With Washington

July 2, 2013
Matt Trust
News

HERSHEY, PA – Tomas Kundratek, seen here at the end of last season, resigned for two more seasons with the Washington Capitals Tuesday (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

In today’s morning hours, Capitals’ beat writer Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reported the Capitals tendered a qualifying offers Nicolas Deschamps, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Tomas Kundratek and Peter LeBlanc.

Late Game Heart Breaker Pushes Game 5

May 5, 2013
Matt Trust
Game Recap

HERSHEY, PA – Carter Camper (center) and former Hershey Bear Chris Bourque celebrate Camper’s game winning goal against Hershey in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarter Finals (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

Sunday evening the Hershey Bears battled in what could of been there final game at Giant Center this postseason. In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarter Finals, Bruins’ Carter Camper completed a hat-trick by scoring with 1:04 left in regulation to down Hershey, 5-4.

Jon DiSalvatore Rises in OT, Bears Grab 2-0 Series Lead

April 28, 2013
Matt Trust
Game Recap

HERSHEY, PA – Jon DiSalvatore, seen here earlier in the season, scored the GWOTG during Hershey’s 5-4 victory over the Providence Bruins (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals is in the history books with another stunning Hershey Bears victory. With the hockey game tied at 4-4 after 60 minutes, Jon DiSalvatore played the role of hero for Hershey and heart breaker for Providence. DiSalvatore scored only 3:05 into extra time to give his club a surprising 2-0 series lead over the top seeded Providence Bruins.

In the best of five, first round series, the Chocolate and White are just one win away from advancing to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2010.

Power Play Bombs Away Pirates in 6-3 Victory

April 14, 2013
Matt Trust
Game Recap

HERSHEY, PA – Joey Crabb (left) celebrates a goal earlier in the season. Crabb had a hat trick in Hershey’s 6-3 win over Portland (Tim Stough – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

The Hershey Bears sought their first win of the weekend in a three games in three nights finale against the Portland Pirates. A win for Portland would have punched their ticket to the 2013 AHL Postseason. A win for Hershey would of kept their playoff hopes and dreams alive for the moment.

The Pirates entered play as the most penalized team in the American Hockey League and lived up to their reputation with ten minors against Hershey. The Bears cashed in on a season high five power play goals to cruise to a 6-3 win in Portland. Joey Crabb earned first star honors with a hat trick, and Jeff Taffe earned five helpers en route to his team’s blowout.