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It’s awards season in the AHL, and Hershey is right in the thick of it.  Last night was the team’s final regular season home game, therefore both Fan Appreciation Night and Team Awards Night. Nine…Read More

Bring on the Backup: Dany Sabourin Shines in Hershey’s 2-1 OT Victory

This morning, the twitter ‘verse was abuzz with the news of Braden Holtby‘s call-up.  Fresh off a 3-0 shut-out, Hershey’s starting netminder was tapped to back up Michal Neuvirth in…Read More

Hershey Bears Rally to the Towel, Shut Out B!Sens 3-0.

Hershey likes their rally towels.  They give them away regularly throughout the season, often at Baby Pens games. Tonight, the Binghamton Senators (or B!Sens - in contrast to their parent club,…Read More

A Well-Earned Win: Hershey Ends WBS Dominance at Giant Center

I promised a more complete post-game of the Hershey win over the Baby Pens, so here it is – complete with tech specs that don’t normally see the light of day in a Caps Outsider post.  Most…Read More

Blood & Chocolate, or Something Like That…

Short(est) Version of Tonight’s Game (Hershey Bears v. Connecticut Whale): CT 4 – Hershey 1. Ouch. Short(ish) Version of Tonight’s Game (Containing Good & Bad News): The Good News…Read More

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AHL All Star Game Proves Full of Surprises!

This year’s AHL All Star Game was full of surprises (at least as much as an ASG ever can be, when…Read More

The AHL All Star Skills Competition in a Nutshell

This weekend, as the best of the NHL is lighting up Ottawa (or something like that), a similar gathering…Read More

Cat Attack, Round Two: Hershey Drops Game #3 of the Weekend

Newsflash!  The Hershey Bears are mortal!  They also appear to be allergic to cats (or sparkles. On…Read More

Fashion Watch: Hershey Bears at the AHL Outdoor Classic

First off, let me just say that nobody reading this article has any right to judge the Bears for their…Read More

Outdoor Classic. All Star Game. Just Another Day at the Rink for the Hershey Bears.

This is the second year in a row that the Hershey Bears have landed one of the most impressive gigs…Read More

Hershey Specialty Jerseys: The New Year’s Eve Edition

When Hershey goes the novelty route, it’s always worth a peek.  Tonight, the Bears debuted yet another speciality jersey in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,735 at the Giant Center.  This December…Read More

Silver Lining, Dark Finish. Hershey Bears Give Fans an Unwelcome Kiss.

In the space of fourteen minutes last night, the Hershey Bears game against the Norfolk Admirals went from heart-stopping to heartbreaking.  The Bears went from confident to unsettled, and when they…Read More

Hershey Builds on the Details, Walks Away with a 5-0 Win

Every once in a while, everything goes right.  That was tonight in Hershey against the visiting Bridgeport Sound Tigers, and it was beautiful to watch.  In light of the Capitals game in Denver, it was…Read More

Not to be Outdone, Hershey Releases Their Own Canine Calendar

In recent days, news of the Capitals-with-Dogs calendar has made the rounds since its release at Friday’s game.  What’s less well known is that the Hershey Bears annually put out their own…Read More

Lost in the Wash: Bears & Stingrays Snag Individual Honors

The last week has been a busy one.  New coach for the Caps.  New assistant coach for the Caps.  Boudreau landed a new NHL gig in record time.  There was the first Caps win under Hunter, followed by…Read More

Hershey’s First Line Gives Fans Something to Be Thankful For

The night before American Thanksgiving is often a busy one across the US.  A massive portion of the population hits the road via planes/trains/automobiles, the rest settle in to avoid the rush, and anyone…Read More

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