Tag Archives: AHL

Burgdoerfer, Hughes Signings Add Veteran Presence to Hershey Blue Line

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Eric Lord

Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire, Via Associated Press With the loss of veteran defenseman Aaron Ness in free agency and the pending departure of Ryan Sproul, Tyler Lewington was left as the lone veteran presence on the Hershey Bears’ blueline. The Hershey … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Free Agency, Hershey Bears, News, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged AHL, Eric Lord, Erik Burgdoerfer, Hershey Bears, Prospects, Tommy Hughes, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Hershey Bears Shutout Toronto Marlies In Decisive 3-0 Victory, Inch Closer to Clinching Playoff Berth

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Christian Bonin While many of the other teams in the American Hockey League were just starting their day, the Hershey Bears were in the process of playing the first game of the day against the Toronto Marlies, beginning Thursday … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, Hershey Bears, News, Teams | Tagged AHL, Game Recap, Games, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, Toronto Marlies, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

With A Career Season in the AHL, What Does the Future Hold For Riley Barber?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Tori Hartman While the beginning of the season did not start well for the Hershey Bears, the Capitals’ American Hockey League affiliate, the latter part of 2018-19 has been a positive one for the Chocolate and White. In addition … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Propsects, Salary Cap, Washington Capitals | Tagged AHL, Contracts, Goals, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, Offense, Riley Barber | 6 Comments

Capitals’ Goalie Prospect Ilya Samsonov Reveals New Mask, Set to Debut Tomorrow

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

After a rough start to his first professional season in North America, Capitals’ goaltender prospect Ilya Samsonov has rebounded brilliantly in the latter part of the season, with his play helping the Hershey Bears to an 11-game winning streak at … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged AHL, Dave Gunnarsson, Goalie Mask, Goaltending, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Michael Fleetwood | 1 Comment

Providence Bruins Down Hershey Bears 3-2 in Shootout

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Providence Bruins Back in a playoff position after a strong performance in the second part of the season, the Hershey Bears followed up a 4-1 loss to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers a few days ago with a 3-2 shootout … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, Hershey Bears, News, Teams | Tagged AHL, Game Recap, Hershey Bears, Lucas Johansen, Michael Fleetwood, Providence Bruins, Riley Barber, Shootout | Leave a comment

Streak Over: Sound Tigers Melt Hershey Bears 5-1, End Hershey’s Win and Point Streak

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Bridgeport Sound Tigers The Hershey Bears wrapped-up their three-game weekend set with a 5-1 loss to the Sound Tigers in Bridgeport Sunday afternoon. The Bears are back in action Wednesday night when they visit the Wolf Pack in Hartford. … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Experiences, Game Re-Caps, Hershey Bears, News, Teams | Tagged AHL, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Game Recap, Hershey Bears, Jon Sorensen, Michael Fleetwood | 1 Comment

Doing Business in Chocolatetown – A Look At the Philosophical Change to the Hershey Bears

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Jeremy Long/Lebanon Daily News For the longest time the Capitals and their American Hockey League affiliate Hershey Bears were arguably the most successful parent and farm club duo in all of hockey, as years of stockpiling high draft picks … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, Management, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Affiliate, AHL, Bryan Helmer, Doug Yingst, General Manager, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Roster Moves, Veterans, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Bears Brothers: Liam O’Brien and Riley Barber Find Lifelong Friendship with Hershey Bears (Part 2)

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Tori Hartman

Photos: Tori Hartman HERSHEY, PA. — In the Internet era, consumers always want to read a review of products and places, whether that’s a new restaurant or a new book. Well, what if like Rate my Professor, one had rate … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, Interview, News, Players, Propsects, Teams | Tagged AHL, Hershey Bears, Interview, Liam O'Brien, Prospects, Riley Barber, Tori Hartman, Washington Capitals Prospects | 8 Comments

Bears Brothers: Liam O’Brien & Riley Barber Find Lifelong Friendship with Hershey Bears (Part 1)

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Tori Hartman

Photos by Tori Hartman and Joe Noyes HERSHEY, PA. — Did we just become best friends? Yep! Much like Dale and Brennan in the movie “Step Brothers,” it seems like a friendship between Hershey Bears’ forwards Liam O’Brien and Riley … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, Interview, Players, Propsects | Tagged AHL, Hershey Bears, Interview, Liam O'Brien, Riley Barber, Tori Hartman, Washington Capitals Prospects | 6 Comments

Melted @ Dunkin’ Donuts Center: Hershey Bears Fall 6-2 to Providence Bruins

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Providence Bruins The Hershey Bears fell to the Providence Bruins 6-2 Saturday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The Bears return to action Sunday afternoon when they visit the Thunderbirds in Springfield. Puck drop is set for … Continue reading →

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