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Clay Stevenson records second AHL shutout as Bears beat Phantoms 2-0

The Hershey Bears defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2-0 on night one of back-to-back games between the two teams. This was the team’s second win against the Phantoms so far this season. The Bears are now 9-3-0 and remain first in the league.

Clay Stevenson pitched a shutout tonight after Bears starting goaltender Hunter Shepard received a call-up to the Capitals this morning. Stevenson faced 24 shots from the Phantoms while in net tonight.

Other player highlights include Logan Day registering his 100th career AHL point on an assist. Mike Sgarbossa also had an assist tonight, and now has assists in six straight games.

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By Faith Harris 3 weeks ago

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Capitals send Mike Sgarbossa back to Hershey Bears, place Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve

The Washington Capitals sent forward Mike Sgarbossa back to the Hershey Bears, Thursday night.

Sgarbossa was originally recalled by the Capitals ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers after center Evgeny Kuznetsov had missed the prior two days of practice. Kuznetsov, a game-time decision, ended up playing and Sgarbossa was healthy-scratched.

In addition to Sgarbossa’s demotion, the Capitals also announced that they placed defender Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 weeks ago

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Capitals recall forward Mike Sgarbossa from Hershey Bears, place Nicklas Backstrom on LTIR

The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday morning that they have recalled forward Mike Sgarbossa from the AHL-leading Hershey Bears. Sgarbossa, Hershey’s leading point scorer, makes his way to DC ahead of the Capitals’ game against the Florida Panthers after Evgeny Kuznetsov missed a second day of practice on Tuesday with an illness.

Head coach Spencer Carbery hinted after Tuesday’s skate that a recall could be coming when he was asked about Kuznetsov’s status. In addition to Sgarbossa joining the big club’s roster, the Capitals have also made the expected move of placing Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.

Backstrom is just days removed from announcing that he’d be taking a leave of absence from the team due to his ongoing hip injury issues. The LTIR designation frees up his roster spot and gives the Capitals a major salary cap break.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 weeks ago

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Ethen Frank and Joe Snively score twice as Bears blow out Baby Penguins 6-1

The Hershey Bears defeated the Willkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 6-1 Sunday afternoon in a dominant showing from the Capitals’ minor-league affiliate.

The game began with an emotional tribute to former Pittsburgh Penguins player Adam Johnson, who tragically passed away in a freak in-game accident.

Two-goal nights from Ethen Frank and Joe Snively led the way for the Bear’s win. Other player highlights on the night include three-point nights from Alex Limoges and Jimmy Huntington, and Russian winger Bogdan Trineyev scored his first AHL goal. Ivan Miroshnichenko dropped the gloves tonight for the first time in his pro career.

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By Faith Harris 1 month ago

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Ivan Miroshnichenko records first multi-point game, Clay Stevenson records first AHL shutout in Bears’ 4-0 win over Phantoms

The Hershey Bears have won five of their first seven games after defeating the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 4-0, Saturday.

Six Bears had milestones on the evening. Young players Ivan Miroshnichenko recorded his first career multi-point night, Ryan Hofer had his first AHL point, and Clay Stevenson earned his first AHL shutout. Veterans Mike Sgarbossa tallied his 400th career AHL point, Aaron Ness recorded his 300th career point, and Logan Day scored his first career goal as a member of the Hershey Bears.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Hershey Bears to give away Calder Cup Champions trading card sets on November 1

The Hershey Bears have teamed up with Highmark Blue Shield to give away 2023 Calder Cup Champion trading card sets to the first 10,000 people in attendance for their game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on November 1.

The set consists of 21 different cards, ranging from the team’s championship photo to the game-winning goal scored by Mike Vecchione.

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By Danielle Jacobus 1 month ago

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Ivan Miroshnichenko scores second career AHL goal in Hershey’s 3-2 (OT) win over Bridgeport

The Hershey Bears swept their weekend three-in-three after beating the Bridgeport Islanders 3-2 in overtime on Sunday.

Ivan Miroshnichenko scored his second goal with the Bears. The exceptional rookie now has three points in his first five AHL games. Mike Sgarbossa also celebrated his 600th pro game by scoring the overtime game-winning goal for his 200th career point.

Former Harvard goaltender Mitchell Gibson got the start for Hershey, playing in his first professional game today. The rookie made 21 saves to help secure the Bears win.

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By Faith Harris 1 month ago

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Hershey Bears beat Providence Bruins 3-2 as Mike Sgarbossa and Mike Vecchione have two-point nights

The Hershey Bears collected their first road win of the season, beating the Providence Bruins 3-2 on Friday. The victory marked the Bears’ first win over the Bruins on the road for the first time since January 2020. It also made Todd Nelson the 12th-winningest coach in AHL history.

Veterans Mike Vecchione and Mike Sgarbossa led the team, each with a goal and an assist on the night. Ivan Miroshnichenko also scored his first AHL goal, a game after scoring his first AHL point.

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By Faith Harris 1 month ago

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Ethen Frank scores three points in Bears’ dominant 5-2 win over Monsters

The Hershey Bears dominated the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 on Sunday after sputtering a night before. Hershey scored its first goals of the season after getting shut out by the Belleville Senators 4-0 on their banner-raising night, commemorating their 2023 Calder Cup Championship.

Ethen Frank was named the First Star of the Night after notching three points — a goal and two assists — in the game. Frank, who had four shots on the night, was the team’s leading goal-scorer last year.

Notably, Caps prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko scored his first AHL point, an assist, on a goal by Hardy Häman Aktell. The tally was also Häman Aktell’s first AHL career goal. Pierrick Dubé also scored his first goal as a Bear.

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By Faith Harris 1 month ago

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Hershey Bears announce Opening Night roster for 2023-24 season

The Hershey Bears are ready for puck drop ahead of their season-opening matchup against the Belleville Senators, Saturday night.

The team announced its 31-player, Opening Night roster that includes 19 forwards, 9 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders.

The Bears feature 16 returning players from the 2023 Calder Cup Championship team, including 2023 AHL Playoff MVP Hunter Shepard and Capitals prospects Hendrix Lapierre and Vincent Iorio. Ivan Miroshnichenko and Alexander Suzdalev have both made the Bears and will play their rookie seasons in the AHL.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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