Pesonen’s Late Strike Leads Albany Over Hershey

On December 30, 2012, in Game Recap, by Matt Trust


HERSHEY, PA – Harri Pesonen scores the game winning goal for Albany during their 3-2 win over Hershey (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

On December 29, 1973, the Hershey Bears set a franchise record with 63 shots in a single game en route to an 11-2 win. Thirty nine years later, it was quite the opposite story when the Bears took on the Albany Devils at Giant Center. Rather than an 11-2 blowout, Albany battled their way to a 3-2 win in Hershey.

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Holtby’s 30 Save Shutout Freezes St. John’s

On December 12, 2012, in Game Recap, by Matt Trust


Photo via the St. John’s IceCaps

Wednesday evening the Hershey Bears completed a two day sweep at Mile One Centre over the AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets. Ten different Bears inked the score sheet, and Braden Holtby earned his 12th career shutout in a Hershey uniform leading to a 4-0 victory.

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Hibernating Offense Awakens Against Toronto

On November 25, 2012, in Game Recap, by Matt Trust


HERSHEY, PA – Jon DiSalvatore scores to get his 500th AHL point during Hershey’s 4-2 win over the Marlies (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

With time running short in November, the Hershey Bears scrapped for a win Sunday night against the defending Western Conference Champions, Toronto Marlies. Four goals were scored in the first 40 minutes, leading to a much needed 4-2 win.

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Chocolate Fix 07/12/2012

On July 12, 2012, in Chocolate Fix, by Brian Mills

Hersheypark Arena fire. Photo by Sean Simmers of the Patriot News.

Yes, I know this is a day late. Yes, I know that there wasn’t one last week either. There was plenty of material, but it was a holiday. :P Because of all of that here is an extra jam packed version of Chocolate Fix. Continue reading