Author Archives: Zac Herr

About Zac Herr

Zac recently graduated from Mount Aloysius College with a Bachelors degree in English. Zac has been a Caps and Bears fan for several years now and is looking to grow his reporting and writing experience by covering teams. On the side, Zac works at a law firm, coaches 2 soccer teams and looks to become a professional player.

Riley Sutter: “ I’ve Been Waiting For That Day For A While”

Posted on November 20, 2019

Photos: Caroline O’Connor/Hershey Bears/Great Save Productions To say that Washington Capitals’ prospect Riley Sutter comes from a hockey family would be a significant understatement. In fact, for many, the Sutter family just may be hockey’s royal family. But for Riley, he’s looking to … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, News | Tagged 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Capitals Prospects, Caps Prospects, Riley Sutter, Ron Sutter, Washignton Capitals Prospects, Zac Herr | 1 Comment

“I’d Never Had Grilled Cheese Before”: Capitals 2018 First-Round Pick Alexander Alexeyev Talks First Professional Season, Life in America, Alex Ovechkin, and More

Posted on November 17, 2019

HERSHEY, PA — Alexander Alexeyev is one of the Capitals’ most heavily-prized prospects, and as the team’s first-round draft pick in 2018, there are a number of expectations placed upon him by both the team and fans alike. After making … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, Interview, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Alexeyev, Capitals Prospects, Defenseman, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Interview, Prospects, Washington Capitals, Zac Herr | 2 Comments

“Hopefully the Goals and Points Will Come”: Hometown Prospect Joe Snively Discusses Growing Up In the DMV, His Transition to the Professional Game, and Scoring Slump

Posted on November 14, 2019

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Hershey Bears left wing Joe Snively grew up watching and loving the Washington Capitals. Playing for the local Little Capitals in his youth, the Herndon, Virginia native had his hopes set on professional hockey. Snively attended Yale … Continue reading →

Posted in Interview, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Propsects, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged AHL, Herndon, Hershey Bears, Hometown, Joe Snively, Prospects, Virginia, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Prospects, Zac Herr | 1 Comment

Martin Fehervary Is Quickly Finding His Way In America, It’s “A Dream Come True”

Posted on November 12, 2019

Photo: Caroline O’Connor/Hershey Bears/Great Save Productions Martin Fehervary was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft (46th overall) by the Washington Capitals. After spending most of his career playing in Sweden, the young Slovak began his … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Bratislava Anglers, Capitals Prospects, Caps Prospects, Hershey Bears, Hv71, Martin Fehervary, Swedish Hockey League, Zac Herr | 2 Comments

Sweet Kill: An Interview With Beck Malenstyn, A Key Part Of The Hershey Bears Stellar Penalty Kill

Posted on October 15, 2019

Photo: JustSports Photography/Hershey Bears Washington Capitals prospect Beck Malenstyn reported to the Capitals AHL affiliate in Hershey for the first time last September. It wasn’t long before his aggressive style and physical play began garnering praise from Bears fans and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, Interview, News, Players, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged AHL, Beck Malenstyn, Capitals Prospects, Defense, Hershey Bears, Offense, Penalty Kill, Playing Style, prospect, Washington Capitals, Zac Herr | 2 Comments

Hershey Bears Open 82nd Season With A Pair Of Games At Giant Center

Posted on October 5, 2019

The Hershey Bears open their 2019-2020 campaign against rivals Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Saturday night at Giant Center. This year marks the Bears 82nd season, with the goal of winning their 12th Calder Cup in team history.

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Hershey Bears Down Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2-0 In Preseason Finale

Posted on September 30, 2019

Photos: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Coming off a 3-2 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on September 28, on Monday night the Hershey Bears traveled to the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania to take on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in their third … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, Hershey Bears, News, Teams | Tagged 2019 Preseason, AHL, Game Recap, Games, Garret, Garrett Pilon, Hershey Bears, Joe Snively, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Shutout, Vitek Vanecek, Zac Herr | Leave a comment

Hershey Bears Down Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3-2 in Overtime In Preseason Rematch; Alexander Alexeyev Makes Debut and Records Assist

Posted on September 29, 2019

JustSports Photography/Hershey Bears After facing off against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in Wilkes-Barre on Friday night, the Hershey Bears hosted a rematch in their only home game of the preseason at Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday night, rallying from a … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, Hershey Bears, News, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2019-2020 Hershey Bears, AHL, Alexander Alexeyev, Game Recaps, Games, Hershey Bears, Preseason, Wilkes-Barre/Scanton Penguins, Zac Herr | 2 Comments

Ready to Roll in Chocolatetown: Hershey Bears Coach Spencer Carbery Ready for His Second Season Behind the Bench

Posted on September 26, 2019

Screen cap: Hershey Bears Last season was a tale of two for Hershey Bears’ Head Coach Spencer Carbery and the top minor league affiliate of the Capitals. After a slow start to the season, the then first-year bench boss was … Continue reading →

Posted in Coach, Coaching, Hershey Bears, News, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged AHL, American Hockey League, Hershey Bears, Hershey Bears Coach, Hershey Bears Training Camp, Interview, Preseason, Spencer Carbery, Training Camp, Zac Herr | 2 Comments

Matt Moulson Is In Hershey To Win A Championship