Chris Bourque

Chris Bourque’s jersey retirement with Hershey Bears included shoutouts from Jay Beagle and Mathieu Perreault

The Hershey Bears retired Chris Bourque’s number 17 on January 14, 2023, before its game against the Springfield Thunderbirds. The Bears would go on to win later that night 6-2 after getting goals from top prospects Hendrix Lapierre and Connor McMichael.

The Hershey Bears went all out to celebrate Bourque that night, giving all fans mini banners as they entered Giant Center and holding a touching 30-minute pregame ceremony that included all of Bourque’s family in attendance.

“The best years of my life were playing in Hershey,” Bourque said. “I’ve had so many nights in Hershey that will be with me forever. Tonight is one of those nights.”

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By Ian Oland 11 months ago

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Chris Bourque will have his number 17 retired by Hershey Bears

Hershey Bears legend, Chris Bourque, will receive a huge honor from the franchise this season.

Bourque will have his number 17 retired at Giant Center on January 14 before a home game against the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Bourque will become the eighth player in franchise history to receive the distinction. His number 17 will become the fifth number in team history to hang from the rafters.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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Capitals celebrate Father’s Day on social media

It’s June 16, Father’s Day, and with many dads on the team–including soon-to-be father Dmitry Orlov–there was a lot to celebrate.

The Capitals started off the day’s feels with a video montage made from moments from the players’ days with the Stanley Cup over the summer, and from their annual Mentor’s Trips.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago

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Chris Bourque walks at Pyeongchang Olympic Opening Ceremonies

The 2018 Winter Olympics are finally here. Friday at the Opening Ceremonies, the United States paraded into the stadium in Pyongchang, South Korea. Hershey Bear Chris Bourque and Vienna, VA native Garrett Roe, both members of the US Men’s National Hockey Team, were with them.

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By Brendan Doyle 6 years ago

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Chris Bourque received a very patriotic Olympic sendoff from the Hershey Bears

After being named to the Team USA roster at the start of the new year, Hershey Bears forward Chris Bourque received a warm sendoff from the organization ahead of his departure for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

This comes days after the Capitals ran an emotional Olympic sendoff video for radio announcer John Walton.

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By Madeline Dement 6 years ago

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Once the legend, now living up to his son’s legacy: An unfamiliar role reversal for Ray Bourque

“I just hope I don’t disappoint him.”

That’s something you might expect the son of a Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup winner, and NHL legend to say about his father, not the other way around. But when you’re in your son’s adopted hometown, wearing the number that’s all but synonymous with his name among his team’s fans, that’s just the way it goes.

“I really didn’t know what number I was going to wear,” Ray Bourque said at the press conference before the Hershey Bears Outdoor Classic alumni game. “I saw 17 this morning, so that’s pretty cool. Just going to make him proud, I’m going to try to.”

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By Brendan Doyle 6 years ago

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Bears’ Chris Bourque selected for 2018 AHL All-Star Classic

Veteran forward Chris Bourque has made a case over his long AHL career to be considered one of the greatest Hershey Bears players ever. Now, Bourque has yet another accolade to add to a long, and growing list.

The AHL announced Thursday that Bourque has been named to the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic, skating for the Atlantic Division. This marks the sixth time that Bourque has been selected in the AHL All-Star festivities.

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By Brendan Doyle 6 years ago

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Hershey Bears forward Chris Bourque officially named to United States Olympic team

Chris Bourque leads the AHL with 39 points (11-28) in 34 games played for the Hershey Bears. Monday, he earned the greatest accomplishment of his career and was named to the 2018 United States Olympic team.

Bourque, who is signed to a AHL contract with Hershey, has played 51 career games in the NHL during his 13 years pro, including 13 games with the Capitals and 38 with the Penguins and Bruins.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Chris Bourque gives tiny Caps fan game-used stick during game in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Tom Kazukynas is a longtime RMNB reader. Several members of his extended family recently went to Bears-Sound Tigers game. He sent this writeup and shared these photos in an email below.

As the Capitals and Rangers faced off on Rivalry Night Wednesday, the Hershey Bears took on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in a semi-rivalry matchup just 60 miles up the road in Connecticut. The Bears ultimately dropped the game, losing 3-1, but in the meantime Mr. Olympian Chris Bourque continued his campaign to impress his fanbase with a surprise giveaway and signing for a young fan.

Midway through the second period of the game, Bears head trainer Dan “Beaker” Stuck noticed a few fans wearing Caps jerseys just behind the bench. He called them over and handed up a game used stick from Chris Bourque.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Nathan Walker tallies assist in first game back with Hershey Bears

The Hershey Bears defeated the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2 Friday night. Nathan Walker, making his AHL debut this season, tallied an assist on a Riley Barber power-play goal.

Scored with 1:08 left in the game, Barber’s goal put the game out of reach for the Thunderbirds.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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