Author Archives: Eric Lord

About Eric Lord

Eric has been a Hershey Bears fan since attending his 1st game at age 8. He has been a season-ticket holder since the 2009-10 season and has been writing about Hershey Bears hockey since 2012. His favorite Bears memory is the team's 1996-97 run to the Calder Cup Championship where Hershey was 5-0 when facing elimination. Eric graduated from Fordham University in 2000 with a bachelors in communication and from Iona College in 2005 with a Masters in Journalism. He is also a photographer and serves as an assistant soccer coach for the Pottsville Area High School girls soccer team.

Seven Questions Facing The Hershey Bears Heading Into 2023 Training Camp

Photo: Coachella Valley Firebirds The commencement of training camp is approaching for the Hershey Bears, with the defending Calder Cup champions entering the 2023-24 American Hockey League (AHL) season with what looks like another formidable roster. Still, the Bears do have … Continue reading

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Updated: Departures And Arrivals – Reviewing The Changes To The Hershey Bears Roster Heading Into The 2023-24 Season

Photo: Coachella Valley Firebirds As September nears, the comings and goings of the Hershey Bears are basically concluded. Here is an updated look at the departures and arrivals for the defending Calder Cup champions heading into the 2023-23 American Hockey … Continue reading

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A First Look At Projected Line Combinations For The 2023-24 Hershey Bears

Photo: Coachella Valley Firebirds While the fans are still basking in the glory of the thrilling Calder Cup championship victory, the Hershey Bears organization has been busy reshaping their forward corps, as the new-look Bears begin to take shape for … Continue reading

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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

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Departures And Arrivals: A Look At The Changes To The Hershey Bears Roster Heading Into The 2023-24 Season

It’s been just 15 days since the Hershey Bears won the 2023 Calder Cup, their record 12th time in franchise history. While the celebrations continue, the Bears roster has already undergone significant change. That’s typical for any AHL season, but … Continue reading

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Hershey Bears vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds: 2023 Calder Cup Finals Preview

Graphics: AHL.com The Hershey Bears dispatched the Rochester Americans in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the Calder Cup Finals for the first time since 2016. The oldest American Hockey League (AHL) franchise will now face … Continue reading

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Hershey Bears vs. Rochester Americans – Eastern Conference Finals Series Preview

Photo: Hartford Wolf Pack Despite not generating much offensively, the Hershey Bears once again rode the strong goaltending of Hunter Shepard to prevail 3-1 in game three to sweep the Hartford Wolf Pack in the Atlantic Division Finals. The Bears now … Continue reading

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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

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Checking In: Hershey Bears Fourth Line Sets Tone In Atlantic Division Semifinal Series

Photo: Jacob Kupferman/Charlotte Checkers The fourth line of the Hershey Bears has produced the fewest points among the lines for the team thus far in the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs. However, the line has played a big part in the … Continue reading

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Playoff Series Preview: Hershey Bears Vs. Charlotte Checkers

Photo: Charlotte Checkers After closing out their regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on April 15, the Hershey Bears will commence with their quest for a 12th Calder Cup championship in the Atlantic Division semifinals … Continue reading

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