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  • New Bears coach King ready to tackle expectations head-on
    • New Bears coach King ready to tackle expectations head-on
    Derek King will admit that before becoming the franchise’s 29th head coach this week, he had minimal connections to the Hershey Bears. But from a distance, at least, King knew what Hershey represents....2025
  • • Hershey Bears Naming Derek King Head Coach Is the Right Move
    It took the Hershey Bears all summer to find their next head coach, well after the rest of the American Hockey League (AHL) teams that had openings. Replacing Todd Nelson…...2025
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  • • Hershey Bears Name Derek King 29th Head Coach in Franchise History
    The Hershey Bears have announced that Derek King has been named the 29th head coach in franchise history. The announcement was made by Hershey Bears vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer and Washington Capitals senior vice president and general … Continue reading → The post Hershey Bears Name Derek King 29th Head Coach in Franchise History first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • King named head coach of Bears
    • King named head coach of Bears
    Derek King has been named head coach of the Hershey Bears....2025
  • • Stingrays bring back Loukus
    NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced that the team has signed forward Dean Loukus to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Loukus … Continue reading → The post Stingrays bring back Loukus first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • Nelson leaves Hershey with lasting legacy
    • Nelson leaves Hershey with lasting legacy
    Departing Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson made the most of his three seasons with the AHL’s senior-most franchise. Along with the pig roasts, team-bonding outings and memorable quips came a lot of wins....2025

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  • High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
    • High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
    While the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs push on, there is some great hockey being played in the ECHL right now. Two series will end tonight as the final series of the opening round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, and both results will lead to some fierce rivalries in the Division Finals round. As I wrote on Sunday, the Iowa Heartlanders and Fort Wayne Komets were playing Game Seven in Indiana tonight while ...2025
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  • A Short Stint In Steeltown
    • A Short Stint In Steeltown
    As the city of Hamilton looks to fill its renovated FirstOntario Centre, it should be noted this isn't the first time that the city has pursued an AHL franchise for its arena. FirstOntario Centre is the original Copps Coliseum that opened on November 30, 1985, and it's played home to a few different hockey franchises. One of the teams that called the city home was the Hamilton Canucks who spent on...2025
  • • Bears’ Dube, Amerks’ Novikov suspended
    SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced the following suspensions: Hershey Bears forward Pierrick Dubé has been suspended for five (5) games as a consequence of his actions in a game at Charlotte on Jan. … Continue reading → The post Bears’ Dube, Amerks’ Novikov suspended first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • Minor BEARings: Mike Sgarbossa, Henrik Rybinski Pace Struggling Hershey Bears’ Offense
    • Minor BEARings: Mike Sgarbossa, Henrik Rybinski Pace Struggling Hershey Bears’ Offense
    Photo: Eric Lord The final month of 2024 presented the Hershey Bears with some adversity. The roster was decimated by injuries, with eight different players missing at least one game due to injury. The offense struggled and the power play … Continue reading →...2025
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  • Washington Capitals Place Jakob Chychrun On IR, Recall Vincent Iorio From AHL Hershey
    • Washington Capitals Place Jakob Chychrun On IR, Recall Vincent Iorio From AHL Hershey
    Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals announced that the team has placed defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, on injured reserve and recalled Vincent Iorio from the AHL’s Hershey Bears prior to the team’s back-to-back set, … Continue reading →...2024
  • Bears’ Trineyev suspended for one game
    • Bears’ Trineyev suspended for one game
    Hershey Bears forward Bogdan Trineyev has been suspended for one game as a consequence of a high-sticking incident in a game vs. Bridgeport on Feb. 3....2024
  • • Going North: Monsters mark franchise milestone with latest win
    Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland still in playoff position a quarter of the way through the year It has been an up and down month for the Cleveland Monsters since we last checked in. In their last ten games, the Monsters have put together a 4-3-1-2 stretch, banking 11 points in the process, which was good enough to maintain their third place standing in the ...2022
  • Captain Moulson cheering on his Bears from the sidelines
    • Captain Moulson cheering on his Bears from the sidelines
    Out indefinitely following back surgery in December, Hershey Bears captain Matt Moulson is still hoping to be part of a long playoff run....2022
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  • • Lost in the Avalanche: Peter Budaj
    Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images The tenured goalie had a lengthy career with the bigfoot on his shoulder Peter Budaj was one of the most tenured Colorado Avalanche goaltenders through the 2000s. Drafted by the Avs 63rd overall in the 2001 NHL Draft, the Slovakian netminder started his career in the OHL in Toronto. From 1999 to 2002, he played for the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors consisten...2022
  • • Cannon Blasts: Wyshynski was wrong, but it’s time to let it go
    Photo by: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When Elvis Merzlikins was thrust into the starting goaltender position after the injury to Joonas Korpisalo, it was announced that he would not be speaking with the media so he could instead focus exclusively on preparing for the games. John Tortorella later admitted that he was the one who suggested this move, but when it first happened E...2020

Timeline

  • 2025
    "The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that defenseman Ryan Chesley, the organization’s 37th overall pick from the 2022 NHL Draft, will sign an ATO with the AHL’s Hershey Bears and is expected to sign his three-year NHL entry-level contract at … Continue reading →"

  • 2024
    "The Capitals will be allowed to reassign Evgeny Kuznetsov to the AHL's Hershey Bears if he clears waivers on Sunday."

  • 2023
    "Photo: Mike Zitek/Coachella Valley Firebirds The Hershey Bears rallied from two goals down to beat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 (OT) in game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California."

  • 2022
    "Hershey Bears fans let the stuffed animals fly in world-record fashion."

  • 2021
    "An influx of youth from the Hershey Bears has been a major storyline in the Caps’ first few months of the season."

  • 2020
    "When he got the call to play his one game with the Avalanche, Daw was in the middle of a very strong season for the Hershey Bears in the AHL."

  • 2019
    "During the 1992-93 season, the Hershey Bears dealt with the same issues as the Monsters."

  • 2018
    " LOOK: Hershey Bears shatter Teddy Bear Toss world record with nearly 35,000 stuffed animals "

  • 2017
    "The 23-year-old rookie from Down Under made the Capitals’ opening night roster after years of proving himself with the AHL’s Hershey Bears."

  • 2016
    "TORONTO - Nathan Walker scored the eventual winner early in the second period as the Hershey Bears captured the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference title on Sunday with a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Marlies."

  • 2015
    "Copley showed promise with the Hershey Bears last year, but he doesn't necessarily help St."

  • 2014
    "The Washington Capitals reassigned forward Tom Wilson to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, the team announced Monday."

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Hershey Bears trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Stingrays bring back Loukus
    2025
  • • Wilkins re-signs with Stingrays
    NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced that the team has signed forward Josh Wilkins to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Now … Continue reading → The post Wilkins re-signs with Stingrays first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • The Finalists Are Set
    • The Finalists Are Set
    For the first time in the three professional leagues' histories, a Canadian team will compete for each league's top prize in the same season. We already know that Canada has one championship trophy coming north after the Trois-Rivières Lions defeated the Toledo Walleye in five games in the ECHL, and the Edmonton Oilers are currently tied 1-1 with the Florida Panthers in the NHL's Stanley Cup Final...2025
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  • • Blueliner Chesley leaves Minnesota, signs pro contract with Washington organization
    The AHL’s Hershey Bears have signed Minnesota junior defenseman Ryan Chesley to an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. … The post Blueliner Chesley leaves Minnesota, signs pro contract with Washington organization appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com....2025
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  • Hershey Bears To Sign Ryan Chesley To ATO, Washington Capitals To Sign 2022 Second-Round Pick At Later Time
    • Hershey Bears To Sign Ryan Chesley To ATO, Washington Capitals To Sign 2022 Second-Round Pick At Later Time
    2025
  • A Solid Partnership
    • A Solid Partnership
    Having a solid affiliation deal can benefit NHL teams in a big way. You can't deny the success that the Hershey Bears have had in sending players to the Washington Capitals, and that affiliation seems rock-solid in every way. Having independent franchises at the AHL and ECHL levels could cause issues for some franchises, but it seems that the Nashville Predators have been seeing a lot of benefits ...2025
  • The Pro Hockey Study Group
    • The Pro Hockey Study Group
    Normally at this time of year, U SPORTS men's hockey players are either getting ready for the U Cup National Championship or studying for exams as their seasons and school years near an end. For some, they'll return for future years, but a number of them will get opportunities at a professional level as teams from across the planet look to add some depth and weapons for deep playoff runs. U SPORTS...2025
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  • • Bears sign veteran forward Smith
    The Hershey Bears have signed forward Dalton Smith to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.Photo: Ashley Potts Smith skated in 49 games for the AHL’s Colorado Eagles last season, recording one goal and four … Continue reading → The post Bears sign veteran forward Smith first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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  • Washington Capitals Place Spencer Smallman On Waivers
    • Washington Capitals Place Spencer Smallman On Waivers
    Photo: Jamie Kellner The Washington Capitals placed right-wing Spencer Smallman on waivers on Thursday. If he clears, the 28-year-old will report to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Smallman, who signed with Washington to a one-year, two-way contract on July 1 as … Continue reading →...2024
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  • Stevenson having record-breaking season for Bears
    • Stevenson having record-breaking season for Bears
    Undrafted goalie Clay Stevenson sits atop the AHL in several statistical categories and, if he stays hot, could rewrite the Hershey Bears’ record book....2024

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  • • The Finalists Are Set
    2025
  • Can't Even Get Off The Ground
    • Can't Even Get Off The Ground
    I'm not going to wade into the world of American politics, but you can put me in the group who believes that Elon Musk's "intelligence" isn't anywhere close to what he has led the world to believe. The image to the left is one of his SpaceX rockets blowing up, and I decided to use it as a lede image since it represents what's happening to the Laval Rocket in the AHL's Calder Cup Eastern Conference...2025
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  • Washington Capitals Recall Ethan Bear From AHL Hershey
    • Washington Capitals Recall Ethan Bear From AHL Hershey
    The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Ethan Bear from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Bear, 27, leads Hershey with 46 points (10g, 36a) in 62 games … Continue reading →...2025
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  • • Monsters battle with Bears comes up short in 4-3 loss
    The Cleveland Monsters fell to the Hershey Bears 4-3 on Saturday evening at Rocket Arena. With the loss, the Monsters are now 28-18-5-5 and in third place in the AHL’s North Division standings. Hershey’s Mike Vecchione scored at 15:23 on … Continue reading → The post Monsters battle with Bears comes up short in 4-3 loss first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • Monsters blanked 3-0 by Bears
    The Cleveland Monsters fell to the Hershey Bears 3-0 on Friday night at Rocket Arena. With the loss, the Monsters are now 28-17-5-5 and in third place in the AHL’s North Division standings. The Bears took the lead in the … Continue reading → The post Monsters blanked 3-0 by Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
  • • A Short Stint In Steeltown
    2025
  • Minor BEARings: Alex Limoges and Ethan Bear Driving The First-Place Hershey Bears
    • Minor BEARings: Alex Limoges and Ethan Bear Driving The First-Place Hershey Bears
    Photo: Eric Lord Coming off a bit of a rough month in December, the Hershey Bears rebounded in January by losing only twice in regulation and earning points in 10 of their 12 games during the month. The Chocolate and … Continue reading →...2025

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  • Bears, Milton Hershey School enriching kids’ lives
    • Bears, Milton Hershey School enriching kids’ lives
    The Hershey Bears have made it an annual tradition to visit the nearby Milton Hershey School, where the team holds a practice on the school’s semi-enclosed rink before having lunch with players from the school’s hockey team and then touring a campus that sprawls more than 7,000 scenic acres amid the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania....2024
  • • Going North: Monsters mark franchise milestone with latest win
    2022
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  • • Never give up attitude not enough for a Cleveland Monsters win
    Photo Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters The Cleveland Monsters fell to the Hershey Bears, 4-2. Cleveland Monsters (2) at Hershey Bears (4) Despite playing with exponentially more energy tonight than last night, the Cleveland Monsters fell to the Hershey Bears, 4-2. The Bears were the first to light the lamp 6:11 into the first period. From below the blue line, Chris McCarthy tossed the p...2020
  • • Raymond Bourque’s son living Olympic dream for U.S.
    Hershey Bears star Chris Bourque says selection is “one of the biggest moments of my life.”...2018

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  • • Bears capture AHL's Eastern Conference title with Game 5 win over Marlies
    TORONTO - Nathan Walker scored the eventual winner early in the second period as the Hershey Bears captured the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference title on Sunday with a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Marlies. The Bears took the series......2016
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  • • William Nylander scores hat trick, Marlies stave off elimination against Bears
    TORONTO - William Nylander came up big for the Toronto Marlies when they needed him the most. Nylander scored his first hat trick of the season and Antoine Bibeau earned the shutout as the Marlies blanked the Hershey Bears 5-0 to stave off el......2016
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  • • Sill and Vrana lead Bears past Marlies 8-2; Hershey leads series 3-0
    TORONTO - Zach Sill and Jakub Vrana had two goals apiece as the Hershey Bears routed the Toronto Marlies 8-2 on Wednesday in Game 3 of the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference final. Chris Bourque, Ryan Bourque and Christian Djoos also......2016
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  • • Camper lifts Bears over Marlies 3-2 in overtime; Hershey leads series 2-0
    HERSHEY, Pa. - Carter Camper scored 9:09 into overtime as the Hershey Bears edged the Toronto Marlies 3-2 on Saturday in Game 2 of the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference final. Hershey leads the best-of-seven series 2-0. Chandler ......2016
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  • • Bears top Marlies 3-1 in Game 1 of AHL's Eastern Conference final
    HERSHEY, Pa. - Carter Camper and Liam O'Brien both scored in the second period as the Hershey Bears rallied for a 3-1 win over the Toronto Marlies on Friday in Game 1 of the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference final. O'Brien's goal wa......2016
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  • • Zach Sill leads Hershey Bears past St. John's IceCaps 3-2 with late goal
    ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Zach Sill scored with 1:05 left in regulation as the Hershey Bears slipped past the St. John's IceCaps 3-2 on Sunday in American Hockey League action. Chris Bourque and Erik Burgdoerfer had goals for the Bears (35-17-10) in......2016
  • • Hershey Bears Rally To Beat Coachella Valley Firebirds, 3-2 In Overtime Of Game 7 Of Calder Cup Finals – Win 12th Calder Cup
    Photo: Mike Zitek/Coachella Valley Firebirds The Hershey Bears rallied from two goals down to beat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 (OT) in game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The victory earns … Continue reading →...2023
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  • • Bud Holloway scores in third, IceCaps slip past Bears 2-1
    ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Bud Holloway scored the go-ahead goal 4:28 into the third period while on the power play as the St. John's IceCaps edged the Hershey Bears 2-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action. Max Friberg scored early in the se......2016

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  • • The Finalists Are Set
    2025
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  • • Can't Even Get Off The Ground
    2025
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  • • High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
    2025
  • Atlantic Division Semifinals Preview: Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
    • Atlantic Division Semifinals Preview: Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
    Photo: Eric Lord The Hershey Bears kick off their quest to become just the second team in American Hockey League (AHL) history to win three straight Calder Cup with a matchup with the Lehigh Phantoms. It is the second consecutive … Continue reading →...2025
  • Bears taking nothing for granted as latest playoff test begins
    • Bears taking nothing for granted as latest playoff test begins
    Todd Nelson uses the time between the end of the regular season and the start of the Calder Cup Playoffs as a mini-training camp of sorts for his players. It’s paid off in the form of back-to-back championships for his Hershey Bears....2025
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  • Bears punch AHL’s first playoff ticket of 2025
    • Bears punch AHL’s first playoff ticket of 2025
    The two-time defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears became the first team to clinch a berth in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs on Sunday thanks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Wolves....2025
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  • Minor BEARings: Ethan Bear And Hendrix Lapierre Propel Hershey Bears In February
    • Minor BEARings: Ethan Bear And Hendrix Lapierre Propel Hershey Bears In February
    Photo: Eric Lord February was the quietest month of the season, game wise, for the Hershey Bears. The Chocolate and White played just six games, going 4-2. The Bears won three of their four home matchups and went 1-1 on … Continue reading →...2025
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  • • A Short Stint In Steeltown
    2025
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  • • Phantoms Top Bears 5-4, Improve to 3-0 in 2025
    Hershey, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms raced out to a 3-1 lead in the first period and then held off a late push by the Hershey Bears to hang on for a 5-4 win at GIANT Center on Tuesday … Continue reading → The post Phantoms Top Bears 5-4, Improve to 3-0 in 2025 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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Hershey Bears rumors, scandals

  • • The Finalists Are Set
    2025
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  • • Early T-Birds Burst Undone By Bears’ Special Teams
    SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds (2-5-0-0) ran into a special teams buzzsaw as the Hershey Bears (5-1-1-0) came away with a 6-2 victory on Saturday night at the MassMutual Center. The T-Birds entered the night in an offensive funk, with only … Continue reading → The post Early T-Birds Burst Undone By Bears’ Special Teams first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024

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