Category Archives: Hershey Bears

Capitals Defenseman Vincent Iorio Remaining Grounded After Being Recalled: I Gotta Treat Things Day-by-Day, Game-by-Game”

Joe Noyes Photography After a flurry of both trades and injuries saw the Washington Capitals without some of their longtime, key defensemen, the team recalled blueliners Vincent Iorio and Gabriel Carlsson from the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears.

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A Look At The Fate of Washington Capitals Prospects Under Brian MacLellan

Photo: Ontario Hockey League The Washington Capitals have arguably been a serious contender for most, if not all of Bryan MacLellan’s tenure as General Manager. However, the cost of maintaining a contender has not been highly conducive to optimizing the … Continue reading

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Experiencing the Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss Game

Photo: Della Young/NoVa Caps I had planned for it for over a month, and as time drew closer, the excitement was brewing. It would be my first Teddy Bear Toss Game—my first Hershey Bears game—and I couldn’t wait to experience … Continue reading

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Hershey Bears Shutout For First Time In Teddy Bear Toss Game, Fans Toss With Five Seconds Remaining, Rest of Game Cancelled

Photo: Joe Noyes/NoVa Caps It’s one of the greatest traditions in all of hockey. The Hershey Bears annual Teddy Bear Toss game. It’s rumored the players have a bet and/or pool of money for the one who pots the toy-tossing … Continue reading

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Now You See Him Now You Don’t — Dmitry Orlov Activated From Injured Reserve; Dylan McIlrath Returned to Hershey

He’s back!!! Washington Capitals Defenseman Dmitry Orlov has been activated from Injured Reserve. He was injured during the game against the Arizona Coyotes on November 3 and has been out since then with a lower-body injury.

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Answering the Call: Connor McMichael Scores First Goal Since Being Loaned to the Hershey Bears

AHLTv After sitting on the sidelines at the NHL level for a large majority of start of the 2022-23 season, the Washington Capitals loaned former first-round pick Connor McMichael to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears to provide him with … Continue reading

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The Renaissance Run: Bruce Boudreau Named 14th Head Coach in Franchise History On This Day 15 Years Ago

NHL On this day 15 years ago, the Washington Capitals named then-Hershey Bears (American Hockey League) Head Coach Bruce Boudreau the 14th Head Coach in franchise history on an interim basis. The promotion of the longtime minor leagues coach would … Continue reading

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Sweet As Honey: Washington Capitals Prospect Bear Hughes Nets First Professional Goals With Hat Trick Against the Orlando Solar Bears

Joe Noyes Photography The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, secured a 9-7 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears on Sunday afternoon, a matinee that featured a promotional “Paws and Pucks” donation drive, and a hat trick … Continue reading

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Former Capital Michal Kempny Happy To Be Home, Signs 2-Year Contract with HC Sparta Praha

Photo: HC Sparta Praha Former Capitals defenseman signed a 2-year contract with HC Sparta Praha in the Czech Extraliga on Friday. This news comes a day after he cleared unconditional waivers to terminate his contract with the Seattle Kraken.

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Sonny Milano Scores His First Goal As A Member of the Hershey Bears

Photo: Charlotte Checkers After signing with the Washington Capitals to a one-year deal, Sonny Milano scored his first goal as a member of the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears against the Charlotte Checkers.

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