Category Archives: Hershey Bears

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

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

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.

Posted in Hershey Bears, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2021 NHL Entry Draft, AHL, Gabriel Carlsson, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, News, NHL, Players, Prospects, San Jose Sharks, Todd Nelson, Vincent Iorio, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

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

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Diane Doyle

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 →

Posted in AHL, Draft, Hershey Bears, History, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexandar Alexeyev, Aliaksei Protas, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Brett Leason, Connor McMichael, Hendrix Lapierre, Ilya Samsonov, Jakub Vrana, Joonas Siegenthaler, Lucas Johansen, Martin Fehervary, Nathan Walker, Vitek Vanecek | 16 Comments

Experiencing the Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss Game

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Della Young

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 →

Posted in AHL, Charity, Game Experiences, Games, Hershey Bears, News | Tagged AHL, Della Young, Hershey Bears, Teddy Bear Toss | Leave a comment

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

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

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 →

Posted in Games, Hershey Bears, News, Teams | Tagged AHL, Bridgeport Islanders, Della Young, Hershey Bears, Joe Noyes, Joe Noyes Photography, Michael Fleetwood, Teddy Bear Toss | 20 Comments

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

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Diane Doyle

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.

Posted in Hershey Bears, Injuries, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Dmitry Orlov, Dylan McIlrath, Lucas Johansen | 3 Comments

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

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Games, Hershey Bears | Tagged AHL, Connor McMichael, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, Players, Springfield Thunderbirds | 8 Comments

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

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Coach, Hershey Bears, History, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2007-08 Season, Bruce Boudreau, Coaching, Head Coach, Hershey Bears, Hershey Cubs, Jack Adams Award, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Opinion, Peter Laviolette, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

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

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Diane Doyle

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 →

Posted in Hershey Bears, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Bear Hughes, Capitals Prospects, Diane Doyle, East Coast Hockey League, ECHL, Hat Trick, Orlando Solar Bears, Prospects, South Carolina Stingrays, Washington Capitals Prospects | 4 Comments

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

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Diane Doyle

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.

Posted in Hershey Bears, Injuries, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Czech Extraliga, HC Sparta Praha, Michal Kempny, Seattle Kraken | 5 Comments

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

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

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.

Posted in AHL, Games, Hershey Bears, News | Tagged AHL, American Hockey League, Bobby Nardella, Charlotte Checkers, First Goal, Garrett Pilon, Goals, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, Mike Vecchione, Sonny Milano | 4 Comments