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• Bears holding heads high after historic run comes to end

No lifting the Calder Cup, no celebrating late into the night, no parading the trophy. Still, the Hershey Bears had plenty to be proud of as they wrapped up their 2024-25 season....2025
• Bears’ run ends short of third straight Cup

The Hershey Bears' bid to become the first team since 1962 to win the Calder Cup three consecutive times came to a close Wednesday night....2025
• Charlotte Checkers Took Care of the Minor Details to Defeat Hershey Bears
The entire American Hockey League (AHL) tried to catch the Hershey Bears all season. This team won the Calder Cup in back-to-back seasons, and even in a 2024-25 season where…...2025
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• Best NHL Landing Spots for Hershey Bears Head Coach Todd Nelson
There were eight NHL coaching vacancies to start the offseason, and four teams have already hired their next bench boss, including the Philadelphia Flyers, who brought in Rick Tocchet. While…...2025
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• Atlantic Division Finals Preview: Hershey Bears vs. Charlotte Checkers

Graphic: Charlotte Checkers In the Atlantic Division Semifinals, the two-time defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears fell behind the Lehigh Valley Phantoms two games to one before rallying to take the final two games of the series to win their … Continue reading →...2025
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• Checkers thriving on same page as parent Panthers

Charlotte and Florida are one of two NHL-AHL partners still alive this postseason. The next step for the Checkers begins tonight when they welcome the back-to-back Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears to Bojangles Coliseum....2025
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• 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

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
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• 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
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• 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

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
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• 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
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• 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
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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
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• 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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"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 →"

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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

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

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"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."

• 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

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• 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
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• 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

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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• Stingrays bring back Klimek
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 club has signed defenseman Jordan Klimek to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Klimek, … Continue reading → The post Stingrays bring back Klimek first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Loukas agrees to terms 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 club has signed forward Dean Loukus to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Loukus, … Continue reading → The post Loukas agrees to terms with Stingrays first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Meier, Kupka return to 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 club has re-signed Spencer Meier and Kyler Kupka to contracts for the 2024-25 season. The two played together for … Continue reading → The post Meier, Kupka return to Stingrays first ap...2024
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• Avalanche sign Phillips
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Matthew Phillips to a one-year contract for the 2024-25 season.Photo: Tori Hartman Phillips won a Calder Cup championship with the Hershey Bears last season, posting three goals and three assists in nine regular-season games … Continue reading → The post Avalanche sign Phillips first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• 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
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• 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
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• A Short Stint In Steeltown
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• 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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• Crookshank scores 14th, but Sens fall in Hershey 4-1
Goaltender Michael Simpson made 31 saves, and Angus Crookshank scored his team-leading 14th goal of the season, but the Belleville Senators dropped their second of two games on their Pennsylvania road trip with a 4-1 loss to the Hershey Bears … Continue reading → The post Crookshank scores 14th, but Sens fall in Hershey 4-1 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2025
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• 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
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• Wolves down Bears, 3-2, in OT
The kids came through to help propel the Wolves to their first victory of the 2024-25 American Hockey League season. The Wolves opened a three-game road trip with a rare meeting against the Hershey Bears on Saturday night in Pennsylvania. … Continue reading → The post Wolves down Bears, 3-2, in OT first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Going North: Monsters mark franchise milestone with latest win
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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
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• 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

• 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
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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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• High-Flying Komets And The Upset Bears
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• 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
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• 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

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

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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• 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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• 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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• Atlantic Division Finals Series Preview: Hershey Bears vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
Photo: Hartford Wolf Pack After sitting out the first round with a bye, the Hershey Bears opened their 2023 Calder Cup playoff run by dispatching the Charlotte Checkers in four games in the best-of-five series. The Bears now move on to … Continue reading →...2023
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