Ethen Frank skates the puck to the net during the third period.
The Hershey Bears fought from two separate deficits Saturday for a 4-3 shootout victory against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at GIANT Center.
Photos by Robert Raymer
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Bogdan Trineyev (44) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck in the corner during the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Calle Rosen (43) of the Hershey Bears takes a shot form the point during the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears takes a shot from the point during the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Justin Nachbaur (32) of the Hershey Bears and Left Wing Garret Wilson (17) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms fight during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears skates up ice during the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Bogdan Trineyev (44) of the Hershey Bears scores a breakaway goal against Goalie Carson Bjarnason (64) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to open the scoring in the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Bogdan Trineyev (44) of the Hershey Bears celebrates after scoring during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Ethen Frank (28) of the Hershey Bears skates up ice during the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Eriks Mateiko (13) of the Hershey Bears skates through 2 Lehigh Valley defenders during the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Ethen Frank (28) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears passes the puck under pressure from Center Lane Pederson (25) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears toe drags around Defenseman Ty Murchison (4) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Cam Allen (2) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck out of the corner during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Cam Allen (2) of the Hershey Bears takes a snapshot during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears plays the puck behind the net during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Calle Rosen (43) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck up ice during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Matt Strome (45) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Matt Strome (45) of the Hershey Bears looks to pass the puck out of the corner during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Calle Rosen (43) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Matt Strome (45) of the Hershey Bears played the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears passes the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA, scoring his first professional goal. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA, scoring his first professional goal. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears celebrates scoring his first professional goal during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears after scoring his first professional goal during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears takes a slap shot during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears plays the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck on net during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Matt Strome (45) of the Hershey Bears takes a face-off against Center Lane Pederson (25) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck out of the corner during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears prepares to make a save against Center Lane Pederson (25) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears positions to make a save. Against Center Lane Pederson (25) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears looks to make a pass during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears prepares to make a glove save during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears prepares his crease prior to the start of the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Garret Wilson (17) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms looks on as a shot gets past Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears and Forward Tucker Robertson (22) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms crash into the boards during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears defends as Defenseman Carter Berger (24) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms skates towards the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: =hb40 and Defenseman Dennis Gilbert (48) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms look on as play goes on during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears tracks the puck during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Ethen Frank (28) of the Hershey Bears pins Forward Devin Kaplan (12) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms against the boards during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save as 2 Lehigh Valley players look for a rebound during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Matt Strome (45) of the Hershey Bears during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears clears the puck away from the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears skates out from behind the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears squirts water on his face during a stoppage in play during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears plays the puck along the wall during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Bogdan Trineyev (44) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck out of the zone during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears positions himself on the post during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears battles with Forward Karsen Dorwart (23) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms after a face off during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears positions himself in the crease during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears slides to prepare for a shot during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck out of the zone with Forward Carl Grundstrom (91) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in pursuit during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Jon McDonald (47) of the Hershey Bears reaches for the puck during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Aaron Ness (27) of the Hershey Bears and Left Wing Garret Wilson (17) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms battle for position in front of the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears skates out of the zone during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save as Forward Karsen Dorwart (23) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms drives to the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears looks to make a pass during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears looks to shoot the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Cam Allen (2) of the Hershey Bears plays the puck into the corner during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Ethen Frank (28) of the Hershey Bears positions himself in front of the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears gloves the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears takes a shot on net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears skates into the zone against 3 Lehigh Valley defenders during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears position in front of the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears and Defenseman Ty Murchison (4) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms battle for position behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Grant Cruikshank (19) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck in the offensive zone during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Grant Cruikshank (19) of the Hershey Bears watches as the puck goes behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Ethen Frank (28) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck to the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Ethen Frank (28) of the Hershey Bears attempts to skate the puck around Defenseman Emil Andrae (6) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears attempts a shot on Goalie Carson Bjarnason (64) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms while being pressured by Defenseman Ty Murchison (4) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: A shot from Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears goes off the post during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears attempts to backhand a rebound on net from his knees during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Players from both teams scramble for a loos puck in front of Goalie Carson Bjarnason (64) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Ethen Frank (28) of the Hershey Bears looks for a pass during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Aaron Ness (27) of the Hershey Bears looks to pass the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears roofs the puck ofer the shoulder of Goalie Carson Bjarnason (64) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to tie the game at 3 late in the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears skates from behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman Cam Allen (2) of the Hershey Bears during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck into the zone during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck in from the blue line during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Left Wing Eriks Mateiko (13) of the Hershey Bears pins Defenseman Dennis Gilbert (48) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to the boards behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears balances on one skate after being hit by Defenseman Emil Andrae (6) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. While skating the puck into the zone during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a pad save during overtime of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Luke Toporowski (22) of the Hershey Bears collects the puck during overtime of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Spencer Smallman (11) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck out of his zone during overtime of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Right Wing Matt Strome (45) of the Hershey Bears attempts to keep Forward Denver Barkley (52) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms wide as he drives to the net during overtime of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears skates on net during the shootout of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears skates in during the shootout of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears puts a backhand past Goalie Carson Bjarnason (64) of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to score in the shootout of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – OCTOBER 25: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears celebrates after scoring during the shootout of the AHL hockey game between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Hershey Bears on October 25, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
