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Capitals Keep Hershey Bears Staff Together

Matthew Speck | June 21, 2015

There was an unsettling feeling from the Hershey Bears following an unsatisfactory 2013-14 season under Mike Haviland that resulted in a rare absence from the AHL playoffs. The organization made…

Why Andrew Gordon Signed in Sweden

Matthew Speck | June 5, 2015

Andrew Gordon played eight professional hockey league seasons before deciding to make a big career decision this week, signing with Linkoping in Sweden. The 29-year-old veteran winger had seriously thought…

Washington Capitals Must Change Prospect Approach

Matthew Speck | May 15, 2014

The Washington Capitals finally came to agreement with the AHL’s Hershey Bears on an affiliation extension for the 2014-15 season, with the upcoming campaign the tenth season the two clubs…

Hershey Bears Lose Great Hockey Mind

Matthew Speck | May 10, 2014

In terms of job security at the professional level of hockey, there’s almost none for head coaches and their assistants. Two Calder Cup championships for Mark French followed by three…

Hershey Bears: Why They Missed the Playoffs

Matthew Speck | April 20, 2014

Postseason play had become a yearly tradition for the Hershey Bears and their fans since they became affiliated with the Washington Capitals. However, this season the Bears underachieved monumentally and…

Q and A With Former Hershey Bears Coach Mark French

Matthew Speck | December 19, 2013

After a five game hard fought series against the Providence Bruins in the opening round of last season’s Calder Cup playoffs, the Washington Capitals decided to go in another direction.…

The Hershey Bears and Roster Construction

Matthew Speck | December 11, 2013

The Hershey Bears have struggled in the early part of this season and continue to do so. After a strong come from behind win in Binghamton Friday night, there was…

Hershey Bears Week Ahead: Andrew Gordon’s Return

Matthew Speck | November 26, 2013

Hershey picked up a win against the talented Binghamton Senators (12-5) in a two game set this past weekend, but stayed around the .500 mark with a 6-6-2-2 record. They’ve…

AHL Season Prevew: Hershey Bears

Matthew Speck | October 5, 2013

The Hershey Bears enter the 2013-14 in a state of change. Former head coach Mark French did not have his contract renewed by the club and Bears’ General Manager Doug…

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