Monumental Sports Network to air all of Hershey Bears' playoff games starting tonight against Lehigh Valley Phantoms
The Hershey Bears' playoff games will be aired on Monumental Sports Network and WPMT FOX43, marking the team's attempt to repeat as Calder Cup champions. [ more ]
Hershey Bears just miss out on history with 4-1 loss to Charlotte Checkers
The Hershey Bears concluded the regular season with a 4-1 loss, finishing with a .771 points percentage, narrowly missing breaking AHL records. [ more ]
Hershey Bears cannot complete series sweep as Phantoms secure 2-0 shutout home victory in Game Three
The Hershey Bears were unable to secure a series sweep in the Atlantic Division Semifinals, losing to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in Game Three. [ more ]
Hershey Bears healthy-scratch Matthew Phillips for Game 4 as they try to get 'back to playing basic hockey'
The Hershey Bears lost 2-0 to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms due to lack of effort and competitiveness, focusing on improving mindset for upcoming games. [ more ]
Ethen Frank scores twice as Bears secure 5-1 victory in Game Two against Lehigh Valley
Ethen Frank scores twice with assists from Joe Snively, leading Hershey Bears to 5-1 victory. Hunter Shepard impresses with 30 saves per game. [ more ]
Todd Nelson 'very disappointed' in Bears after 2-0 Game 3 loss to Lehigh Valley: 'Now our team gave them life'
The defending Calder Cup champions, Hershey Bears, fell short in Game 3 due to lack of preparation, poor special teams, and a lack of competitiveness, as noted by the head coach. [ more ]
The Hershey Bears' motto for the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs is 'Repeat The ROAR'
The Hershey Bears aim to 'Repeat The ROAR' in the 2024 Calder Cup playoffs with the iconic standing bear pose celebration invented by Mike Vecchione. [ more ]
Todd Nelson says he hasn't gotten calls for any open NHL head coaching jobs: 'I'm not holding my breath'
Todd Nelson, head coach of Hershey Bears and AHL's Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award winner, has not received calls for NHL head coaching positions. [ more ]
Dylan McIlrath ended up making one of the biggest plays of the Washington Capitals' 2023-24 season
The success of the 2023-24 Washington Capitals is attributed to players from the 2023 Calder Cup championship Hershey Bears team, contributing significantly to the team's performance. [ more ]
Vincent Iorio not cleared to rejoin Hershey Bears' roster as he continues to rehab injury
Vicent Iorio, a top prospect defenseman from the Washington Capitals, remains ineligible to return to the AHL's Hershey Bears lineup due to injury. [ more ]
Hardy Haman Aktell scores in Hershey Bears' 4-1 loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Hershey Bears lost to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4-1, ending their winning streak after becoming AHL regular season champions with most wins in a 72-game schedule. [ more ]
Capitals recall Matthew Phillips and Vincent Iorio from Hershey Bears
Matthew Phillips and Vincent Iorio have been recalled by the Washington Capitals from the Hershey Bears.
Matthew Phillips was called up due to Tom Wilson's suspension, while Vincent Iorio was recalled as Ethan Bear entered the Player Assistance program. [ more ]
Hershey Bears lose third straight as lineup continues to be in flux
The Hershey Bears lost 5-3 to Charlotte Checkers, facing their third consecutive defeat this season.
The Bears are dealing with roster changes, injuries, and call-ups to the NHL team, affecting their performance in the final stretch of the season. [ more ]
Hershey Bears announce Evgeny Kuznetsov will take part in practice on Tuesday morning
Evgeny Kuznetsov assigned to Hershey Bears after clearing NHL waivers and will practice with the team.
Kuznetsov is a two-time NHL All-Star and 2018 Stanley Cup Champion, returning to play after being reinstated from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. [ more ]
Mike Vecchione scores twice, including game-winner, to lead Hershey to 4-2 victory over Phantoms
The Hershey Bears completed a comeback for the second straight game, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 4-2.
Mike Vecchione led the Bears with two goals, including the game-winner.
Bears head coach Todd Nelson praised the team's work ethic and accountability during the game. [ more ]
Clay Stevenson sets Hershey Bears' single-season rookie shutout record in 1-0 victory over WBS Penguins
Hershey Bears goalie Clay Stevenson made 28 saves in a 1-0 victory, earning his AHL-leading sixth shutout of the season.
Stevenson set a new Hershey Bears single-season record for shutouts by a rookie netminder, surpassing previous record holders Vitek Vanecek and Ron Hextall. [ more ]
Capitals seem likely to call up Hunter Shepard after Mitch Gibson recalled by Bears from ECHL
The Hershey Bears have recalled Capitals goaltender prospect Mitch Gibson from the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays.
Gibson's call up suggests that the Bears may have had a netminder sent to the Capitals to cover for a potential absence from Charlie Lindgren. [ more ]