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Eric Lord

Eric Lord covers the Hershey Bears and the Capitals' AHL affiliate for NoVa Caps, including his 'Minor BEARings' series tracking prospects in the American Hockey League.

Here is the entire ‘Match of the Year' contingent of skaters, bench bosses, and executives

June 17, 2026 · Eric Lord

A young patient in radiation treatment built a mask inspired by Logan Thompson's Screaming Eagle look, so the goalie paid him a surprise visit

June 13, 2026 · Eric Lord

Report: Mike Babcock likely to be permitted to coach in the NHL once the league wraps up its probe into his prior behavior

June 13, 2026 · Eric Lord

One night after the win, Jesse Puljujärvi misplaces the gold he earned at the worlds inside a karaoke spot, then dangles a sweet reward to whoever finds it

June 12, 2026 · Eric Lord

Capitalizing on the present NHL labor deal means Washington should re-up Ryan Leonard before this offseason ends

June 8, 2026 · Eric Lord

If Alex Tuch reaches July 1 free agency, he's the league's headliner. Should Washington chase him with a big offer?

May 23, 2026 · Eric Lord

Vegas stands by its refusal to let ex-coach Bruce Cassidy interview elsewhere: the focus is on the playoffs

May 21, 2026 · Eric Lord

Injury troubles could keep Nicklas Backstrom off the ice all of 2026-27 in the SHL, though his name will stay on the Brynäs roster

May 15, 2026 · Eric Lord

Chris Patrick keeps door open to reshaping Spencer Carbery's bench: he plans to consult the head coach before deciding the path ahead

April 21, 2026 · Eric Lord

Connor McMichael speaks on his Washington contract situation, voicing confidence a new deal lands soon

April 16, 2026 · Eric Lord

Capitals duo TJ Oshie, Tom Wilson share the screen in a Great Clips ad promoting the Final for the Cup

April 15, 2026 · Eric Lord

Trio of Protas, Miroshnichenko, and Stevenson reassigned by Washington to its AHL affiliate in Hershey

April 15, 2026 · Eric Lord

Down to one contest: the narrow routes that could still carry Washington into the playoffs

April 12, 2026 · Eric Lord

Wild card hopes fading for Washington as the Metro's third seed emerges as the likelier route

April 9, 2026 · Eric Lord

Upper-body issue sidelines Charlie Lindgren day-to-day; Washington turns to Mitch Gibson as its No. 2 versus Toronto

April 8, 2026 · Eric Lord

With Brynäs out of the Swedish postseason, Nicklas Backstrom is unsure whether he'll keep playing: a tough question at the moment

April 2, 2026 · Eric Lord

Sonny Milano sidelined for Predators clash over personal matters

February 5, 2026 · Eric Lord

Baltimore Orioles plan an April hockey-sweater handout

January 16, 2026 · Eric Lord

Hershey unveils a fresh alternate sweater modeled on Washington's vintage 'Screaming Eagle' look

September 10, 2025 · Eric Lord

Hershey's AHL club unveils its 2025-26 promotional slate and locks in a bear-toss date

July 29, 2025 · Eric Lord

Alex Ovechkin honored at the ESPYS for his record-shattering season, credits the whole group

July 17, 2025 · Eric Lord

Atlantic Division Finals Preview: Hershey Bears vs. Charlotte Checkers

May 16, 2025 · Eric Lord

Duke Lesnar, whose father is Brock Lesnar, taken by Medicine Hat at this year's WHL prospect draft

May 8, 2025 · Eric Lord

Minor BEARings: Hendrix Lapierre, Pierrick Dube and Ivan Miroshnichenko Lead Balanced Hershey Bears Attack In March

April 3, 2025 · Eric Lord