The Hershey Bears got a lovely gift from Mother Nature ahead of its Halfway to Summer game against the Hartford Wolf Pack.
The East Coast was hammered by a snow storm, dumping as much as six inches of snow in Central Pennsylvania.
Naturally, the game went on and Bears players, arriving at Giant Center in the mid-afternoon, were pelted by snow as they made their way into the arena.
To celebrate being six months from July,the Bears gave away team-branded Hawaiian shirts to the first 5,000 fans, 21-years-or-older, in attendance.
We're only halfway to summer, so that means there's still hockey to be played tonight! 🏝️
Be one of the first 5,000 (21+) to snag these snazzy Bears Haiwaiian shirts, presented by Corona and Modelo!
PREVIEW ⬇️
— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) January 6, 2024
Birthday boy Matthew Strome even managed to get his hands on one and played sewerball in it pregame.
Looks like the birthday boy managed to snag a shirt and is into the summer spirit! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/JdYQ6MZhk6
— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) January 6, 2024
Fans were treated to photos with Hershey Bears’ mascot Coco who posed for photos with fans in front of a sunny beach scene.
This is the best.
Headline photo: @thehersheybears/IG
