Hershey’s Ilya Protas plays the puck during the third period of the game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Bears on Nov. 26 at the Giant Center. (Photos: Robert Raymer)
Ilya Protas scored for the sixth straight game and Brett Leason had two points, but the Hershey Bears (10-6-1-0) opened their 10-game season series against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (14-4-1-0) with a 6-3 loss on Wednesday night at GIANT Center.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Phil Tomasino and Rutger McGroarty both collected a goal and two assists apiece to pace the visitors in their win.
All photos by Robert Raymer
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears handles the puck non the blue line during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck from the blue line during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Aaron Ness (27) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck through the neutral zone during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Sam Poulin (22) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins tries to block a shot from Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Sam Poulin (22) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins tries to block a shot from Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Corey Schuenman (6) of the Hershey Bears and Center Atley Calvert (84) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins battle for position in front of the net during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears evades Defenseman Alex Alexeyev (56) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes an acrobatic save during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears looks for a passing option during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears controls the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck along the boards during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck along the boards during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Ryan Chesley (5) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck out of the corner during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Bokondji Imama (14) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins scores on a penalty shot against Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Dalton Smith (37) of the Hershey Bears and Left Wing Bokondji Imama (14) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins fight during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
ERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Dalton Smith (37) of the Hershey Bears and Left Wing Bokondji Imama (14) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins fight during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
ERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Dalton Smith (37) of the Hershey Bears and Left Wing Bokondji Imama (14) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins fight during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
ERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Dalton Smith (37) of the Hershey Bears and Left Wing Bokondji Imama (14) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins fight during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears defends against Left Wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard (49) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears takes a shot during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears looks for a passing option during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears controls the puck along the boards during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Ryan Chesley (5) of the Hershey Bears passes the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save against a breakaway by Right Wing Avery Hayes (85) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck up ice during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck through the neutral zone during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Henrik Rybinski (12) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears controls the puck on the blue line during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears skates into the offensive zone during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears battles Center Sam Poulin (22) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Aaron Ness (27) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck into the offensive zone during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Corey Schuenman (6) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Ryan Chesley (5) of the Hershey Bears makes a play at the point during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Ryan Chesley (5) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck into the offensive zone during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears attempts to skate through three Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins defenders during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Corey Schuenman (6) of the Hershey Bears passes the puck during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears attempts a shot in close on Goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears attempts a shot in close on Goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Henrik Rybinski (12) of the Hershey Bears attempts to shoot through traffic during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Henrik Rybinski (12) of the Hershey Bears evades 2 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins defenders during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Ryan Chesley (5) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck against Center Sam Poulin (22) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the first period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Jon McDonald (47) of the Hershey Bears watches the play develop during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears passes the puck out of the defensive zone during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck from behind his net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck from behind his net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Grant Cruikshank (19) of the Hershey Bears collects the puck as players battle behind the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Grant Cruikshank (19) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck out of the corner during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Grant Cruikshank (19) of the Hershey Bears played the puck along the boards during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Harrison Brunicke (45) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins shoots the puck during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Dalton Smith (37) of the Hershey Bears during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears gets set for a shot during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears watches the play develop during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears and Forward Rutger McGroarty (2) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins battle along the boards during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears lays a reverse hit on Right Wing Avery Hayes (85) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears lays a reverse hit on Right Wing Avery Hayes (85) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Corey Schuenman (6) of the Hershey Bears skates up ice during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Corey Schuenman (6) of the Hershey Bears knocks Center Atley Calvert (84) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins to the ice in front of the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Grant Cruikshank (19) of the Hershey Bears takes a face-off against Left Wing Raivis Ansons (80) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Sam Poulin (22) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears battle behind the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Sam Poulin (22) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears battle behind the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Sam Poulin (22) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears battle behind the net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears stays focused on the play during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears skates back to defend during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Graeme Clark (92) of the Hershey Bears defends during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the second period ofthe AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save with traffic in front of his net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears makes a save with traffic in front of his net during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Goaltender Garin Bjorklund (1) of the Hershey Bears gets set for play to start during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Jon McDonald (47) of the Hershey Bears defends against Left Wing Aidan McDonough (8) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Aaron Ness (27) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the second period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck in the offensive zone during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Aaron Ness (27) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears puts pressure on Defenseman Harrison Brunicke (45) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears makes a play on a puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears scores a shorthanded breakaway goal against Goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears and Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears celebrate after a goal in the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears takes a shot against Goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears watches as Defenseman Jack St. Ivany (3) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins makes a save on his shot during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Henrik Rybinski (12) of the Hershey Bears prepares for a face-off during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears sakes the puck into the offensive zone during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Ryan Chesley (5) of the Hershey Bears makes a play to keep the puck in the offensive zone during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Justin Nachbaur (32) of the Hershey Bears prepares for a face-off during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears skates into the offensive zone during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears skates with the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears protects the puck from Center Gabe Klassen (64) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears protects the puck from Center Gabe Klassen (64) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears and Center Gabe Klassen (64) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins battle for a loose puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (10) of the Hershey Bears and Center Gabe Klassen (64) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins battle for a loose puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears prepares for a face-off during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears looks for a pass during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears makes a pass from the side of the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Owen Pickering (38) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins attempts to block a shot from Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Owen Pickering (38) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins attempts to block a shot from Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Atley Calvert (84) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins attempt top stop Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears from shooting the puck during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears shoots from the top of the circle during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Henrik Rybinski (12) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck from behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Alex Suzdalev (41) of the Hershey Bears looks for a pass during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Harrison Brunicke (45) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins clears the puck form the front of the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears focuses on the ensuing face-off during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Eriks Mateiko (13) of the Hershey Bears and Right Wing Nolan Renwick (23) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins battle behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears sets a screen in front of Goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Justin Nachbaur (32) of the Hershey Bears battles 3 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins for possession during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Justin Nachbaur (32) of the Hershey Bears battles 3 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins for possession during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Justin Nachbaur (32) of the Hershey Bears battles Defenseman Chase Pietila (44) of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins for possession during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Eriks Mateiko (13) of the Hershey Bears scores his first professional goal during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears skates the puck from behind the net during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman David Gucciardi (48) of the Hershey Bears takes a slap shot form the blue line during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears takes a shot from the high slot during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Right Wing Brett Leason (23) of the Hershey Bears tries to put a loose puck in the net amid heavy traffic in front of Goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Defenseman Louie Belpedio (7) of the Hershey Bears prepares to make a play during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Left Wing Andrew Cristall (20) of the Hershey Bears looks to make a pass during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
HERSHEY, PA – November 26th: Center Ilya Protas (40) of the Hershey Bears shoots the puck form the blue line during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears on November 26, 2025 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo: Robert Raymer)
