Thursday morning, the Hershey Bears announced their schedule for training camp. Like the Capitals, all practices are free and open to the public. The Bears’ 2018-2019 regular season begins on October 6th.
The Bears, who missed the playoffs last season, will focus more on player development this season, giving more opportunities to younger players. With the Capitals returning almost the entirety of their Stanley Cup-winning roster, prospects are fighting less for a roster spot and more to be first in line should a player be called up.
Capitals prospects Lucas Johansen, Jonas Siegenthaler, and Tyler Lewington could all be on the initial training camp roster, which will be released in the coming days. Veterans Logan Pyett and Adam Morrison were signed recently.
Monday, Sept. 24
9:55 a.m. Skate Test
10:30 a.m. Practice
Tuesday, Sept. 25
10:30 a.m. Practice
Wednesday, Sept. 26
10:30 a.m. Practice
Thursday, Sept. 27
10:30 a.m. Practice
Friday, Sept. 28
10:30 a.m. Practice
Saturday, Sept. 29
10 a.m. Morning Skate
7:05 p.m. Game at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Sunday, Sept. 30
10 a.m. Practice (Players not in lineup)
5 p.m. Game vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Giant Center
From the Bears:
Hershey, PA – September 20, 2018
Under the direction of head coach Spencer Carbery, the new-look Hershey Bears announced that the club will open its 2018 Training Camp on Monday, Sept. 24 at Giant Center.
All training camp practices are free and open to the public. Fans are asked to enter through the main entrance of Giant Center. All training camp events are subject to change. Please visit HersheyBears.com and the Bears social media channels to check for any updates. An initial 2018 Training Camp Roster will be released in the coming days.
The Bears will also hold a media availability with select players and new head coach Spencer Carbery following Monday’s practice. Media are asked to RSVP to Zack Fisch at zasfisch@hersheypa.com. Additional interviews may also be scheduled throughout the week following practices. Please contact Zack Fisch for more information.
Tickets to Hershey’s Sept. 30 preseason game are available now. All seats are general admission and just $12.
The Hershey Bears 2018-19 season is almost here! The opening weekend features the home opener on Saturday, Oct. 6 vs the Syracuse Crunch, and Washington Capitals Night on Sunday, Oct. 7 vs the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, featuring a visit from the Stanley Cup ®. For more information on tickets and the 2018-19 season, visit HersheyBears.com. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Slashing Prices Sale, featuring 50% off tickets for select games. This offer is valid through Sept. 21.
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