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  • • Ness announces retirement after 15 pro seasons
    Hershey Bears captain Aaron Ness has announced his retirement. Ness ranks 40th all-time – 16th among defensemen – in games played with 818 over parts of 15 seasons in the American Hockey League with Hershey (2015-19, 2022-26), Providence (2021-22), Tucson … Continue reading → The post Ness announces retirement after 15 pro seasons first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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  • Ness announces retirement after 15 pro seasons
    • Ness announces retirement after 15 pro seasons
    Hershey Bears captain Aaron Ness has announced his retirement....2026
  • • Stevenson shuts door on Penguins in Game 2
    Clay Stevenson stopped 37 shots – including 21 in the third period alone – and the Hershey Bears edged Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 2-1, in Game 2 of their Atlantic Division semifinal series on Saturday evening. The best-of-five series is even at 1-1 … Continue reading → The post Stevenson shuts door on Penguins in Game 2 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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  • Stevenson shuts door on Penguins in Game 2
    • Stevenson shuts door on Penguins in Game 2
    Clay Stevenson stopped 37 shots – including 21 in the third period alone – and the Hershey Bears edged Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 2-1, in Game 2 of their Atlantic Division semifinal series on Saturday evening....2026
  • • Hershey Bears Advance to Second Round of Calder Cup Playoffs
    The Hershey Bears, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Washington Capitals, have advanced to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Since becoming an affiliate of the…...2026
  • Bears sweep Islanders away
    • Bears sweep Islanders away
    Andrew Cristall scored a pair of goals as the Hershey Bears finished a two-game sweep of the Bridgeport Islanders with a 5-2 win at Giant Center on Thursday night....2026

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Hershey Bears injury and suspension

  • Bears’ Bitten suspended one game
    • Bears’ Bitten suspended one game
    Hershey Bears forward Sam Bitten has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a spearing incident in a game at Hartford on Mar. 7....2026
  • Bears’ Nachbaur suspended one game
    • Bears’ Nachbaur suspended one game
    Hershey Bears forward Justin Nachbaur has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game at Rockford on Feb. 28....2026
  • Bears’ Nachbaur suspended three games
    • Bears’ Nachbaur suspended three games
    Hershey Bears forward Justin Nachbaur has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of his actions in a game at Laval on Feb. 13....2026
  • 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
  • • 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
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  • • 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
  • • Cleveland Monsters fall short of full bench and a win against the Charlotte Checkers
    Photo Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters Charlotte Checkers (5) at Cleveland Monsters (1) The Cleveland Monsters fell to the Charlotte Checkers, 5-1, last night. The lone Monsters goal was scored by Sam Vigneault with 3:36 left in the first period. Vigneault placed himself at the top of the crease at the right time which allowed him to rebound Adam Clendening’s shot into the net. Matiss Ki...2019

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  • 2026
    "Clay Stevenson stopped 37 shots – including 21 in the third period alone – and the Hershey Bears edged Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 2-1, in Game 2 of their Atlantic Division semifinal series on Saturday evening."

  • 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

  • • Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals
    The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, was drafted by the team in 2024 and has been a high-interest prospect in…...2026
  • 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
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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
  • 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
  • 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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  • • A Tip Of The Hat To Mason Morelli, 2023 Calder Cup Champion
    Back in the 2020-21 American Hockey League (AHL) season, Mason Morelli came to the Hershey Bears on an AHL contract with very little fanfare, registering five assists in 15 games played in his inaugural campaign as a Bear. Little did … Continue reading →...2023
  • Gersich inks deal with Bears
    • Gersich inks deal with Bears
    The Hershey Bears have signed forward Shane Gersich to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season....2022
  • Bears add Fortin, Scarfo
    • Bears add Fortin, Scarfo
    The Hershey Bears have signed forwards Alexandre Fortin and Ryan Scarfo to American Hockey League contracts for the 2022-23 season....2022
  • Bears sign Anas to deal for 2022-23
    • Bears sign Anas to deal for 2022-23
    The Hershey Bears have signed forward Sam Anas to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season....2022
  • Bears sign Ness to AHL deal
    • Bears sign Ness to AHL deal
    The Hershey Bears have signed free-agent defenseman Aaron Ness to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season....2022

Hershey Bears stats and results

  • • Bears’ Protas named AHL Rookie of the Month for April
    SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hershey Bears forward Ilya Protas has been selected as the Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for April. Protas recorded 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in six games … Continue reading → The post Bears’ Protas named AHL Rookie of the Month for April first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
  • • Capitals call for Protas
    The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, leads all AHL rookies and ranks sixth in the league overall with 62 points (28 goals, 34 assists) in 66 games with Hershey this season. He … Continue reading → The post Capitals call for Protas first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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  • • Bears Extend Point Streak to Seven with 4-3 Shootout Loss to Checkers
    The Hershey Bears (18-14-3-1) took three of a possible four points this weekend but fell 4-3 in the shootout to the Charlotte Checkers (22-12-3-0) on Sunday night at Bojangles Coliseum. Hershey’s record in the season series improved to 2-1-0-1, as … Continue reading → The post Bears Extend Point Streak to Seven with 4-3 Shootout Loss to Checkers first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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  • • Monsters edge Bears , 3-2, in OT
    The Cleveland Monsters beat the Hershey Bears (17-14-2-0) 3-2 in overtime on Sunday evening at the Giant Center. With the win, the Monsters are now 17-12-4-1 and are currently in fifth place in the AHL’s North Division standings. Ivan Miroshnichenko started … Continue reading → The post Monsters edge Bears , 3-2, in OT first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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  • • Monsters fall to Bears in hard fought match
    The Cleveland Monsters fell to the Hershey Bears (17-14-1-0) 3-2 on Saturday night at the Giant Center. With the loss, the Monsters are now 16-12-4-1 and are currently in fifth place in the AHL’s North Division standings. Cleveland’s Tate Singleton opened … Continue reading → The post Monsters fall to Bears in hard fought match first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
  • Return to Hershey makes for a memorable night for Boyd
    • Return to Hershey makes for a memorable night for Boyd
    Travis Boyd had his name on the scoresheet before the Hershey Bears could even pay tribute to him....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
  • • Hat trick from Del Bel Belluz leads Monsters to 6-3 win over Bears
    The Cleveland Monsters beat the Hershey Bears 6-3 on Sunday evening at Giant Center. With the win, the Monsters are now 1-1-0-0 and are currently in tied for fourth place in the AHL’s North Division standings. Roman Ahcan started the … Continue reading → The post Hat trick from Del Bel Belluz leads Monsters to 6-3 win over Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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  • Washington Capitals Loan Ivan Miroshnichenko To AHL Hershey, Andrew Cristall To WHL Kelowna
    • Washington Capitals Loan Ivan Miroshnichenko To AHL Hershey, Andrew Cristall To WHL Kelowna
    The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that they have loaned left-wings Ivan Miroshnichenko to the AHL’s Hershey Bears and Andrew Cristall to the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. Miroshnichenko, 20, scored two goals and six points in 21 NHL regular-season games in … Continue reading →...2024
  • Washington Capitals’ Michael Sgarbossa, Luke Philp, Ethan Bear Clear Waivers
    • Washington Capitals’ Michael Sgarbossa, Luke Philp, Ethan Bear Clear Waivers
    Centers Michael Sgarbossa and Luke Philp in addition to defenseman Ethan Bear cleared waivers on Saturday 24 hours after the Washington Capitals waived them. All three were loaned to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Bear, 26, tallied a goal, four points, … Continue reading →...2024

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  • • Islanders Fall to Bears 2-0 in Series Opener
    BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Closing the regular season on a ten-game home winning streak, the Bridgeport Islanders entered Total Mortgage Arena looking to carry that momentum into the Atlantic Division First Round, but fell to the Hershey Bears, 2-0, in a tightly … Continue reading → The post Islanders Fall to Bears 2-0 in Series Opener first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
  • 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
  • • 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

Top Hershey Bears news

  • • 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
  • • 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
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  • • 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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  • • Islanders Secure 4th in Atlantic Division in Victory over Hershey in Final Regular Season Game
    Hershey, PA— In the final game of the regular season, the Bridgeport Islanders stepped onto the ice against a potential playoff opponent on Saturday night at the Giant Center to face off against the Hershey Bears. The game was tied … Continue reading → The post Islanders Secure 4th in Atlantic Division in Victory over Hershey in Final Regular Season Game first appeared on Pro Hoc...2026
  • Bears clinch playoff spot
    • Bears clinch playoff spot
    The Hershey Bears clinched a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday thanks to a 5-1 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton....2026
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  • • Senators score six to defeat Bears 6-3 in Hershey
    The Belleville Senators started their short road trip with a 6-3 win over the Hershey Bears in the first game of a back-to-back. The starting frame saw Hershey make their mark on the game early. Off a two-on-one play, Bogdan … Continue reading → The post Senators score six to defeat Bears 6-3 in Hershey first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
  • • Sunday’s Bears-Checkers game postponed
      SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that due to impending inclement winter weather, Sunday evening’s scheduled game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Hershey Bears at Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. (AHL Game #638) has been … Continue reading → The post Sunday’s Bears-Checkers game postponed first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
  • Sunday’s Bears-Checkers game postponed
    • Sunday’s Bears-Checkers game postponed
    Due to impending inclement winter weather, Sunday evening’s scheduled game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Hershey Bears at Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., has been postponed....2026
  • • Capitals Prospects Report: Lakovic, Protas, Hutson, World Juniors & More
    The Washington Capitals have a deep pool of highly talented prospects eager to take their spots in the NHL lineup. Players like 2025 first-round pick Lynden Lakovic, Hershey Bears star…...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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  • • Hartford Wolf Pack 2024-2025 Season Preview
    After a disappointing — but not surprising — playoff elimination to the Hershey Bears in the Atlantic Division Finals to […]...2024
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  • • Cleveland Monsters Face Stiffest Test Yet in Hershey Bears
    The Cleveland Monsters had rolled through the AHL playoffs winning two five-game series in a total of seven games. With the play of goaltender Jet Greaves and scoring from all…...2024

Hershey Bears rumors, scandals

  • • 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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