Washington Capitals: What to Expect From Nathan Walker Matthew Speck | August 11, 2014 Twenty year old Nathan Walker was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the third round this summer in Philadelphia, fulfilling a hope of many in Australia, where the Cardiff native…
Hershey Bears Announce New Coaching Staff Matthew Speck | July 2, 2014 After a few months of searching, the Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears announced that Troy Mann will lead their AHL club for the 2014-15 season. Mann spent last season as…
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…
Washington Capitals, Ryan Stoa Haven’t Talked Contract Matthew Speck | April 22, 2014 With the Hershey Bears season over, the team looks to make some changes to get back to the AHL postseason in the 2014-15 campaign. The team only has a few…
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…
Hershey Bears Top Binghamton Senators Matthew Speck | April 13, 2014 The Hershey Bears 2013-13 campaign came down to the wire and the club reached the playoffs on the final day of the season. The 2013-14 Bears club could have their…
Hershey Bears Weekly: Chris Brown Returns Matthew Speck | April 1, 2014 The Hershey Bears (34-25-4-4) picked up two big wins last weekend at Giant Center, giving them a shot at redemption following a troubling past few weeks. They’ll venture on a…
Analyzing the Hershey Bears Defense Matthew Speck | March 30, 2014 The Hershey Bears’ defense was outstanding throughout the 2012-13 campaign under former head coach Mark French. That trend has continued under the tutelage of first-year Bears coach Mike Haviland, who…
Hershey Bears Weekly: Running Out Of Time Matthew Speck | March 27, 2014 A tough road trip awaited the Hershey Bears last weekend, with a substantial opportunity to inch closer to a playoff spot. The Chocolate and White came out unsuccessful, winning just…
Hershey Bears Weekly: Road Test Matthew Speck | March 20, 2014 The struggle to play a complete sixty minutes of hockey has haunted the Hershey Bears for the majority of the 2013-14 season and will be their pitfall if they miss…
Capitals Prospect Stanislav Galiev Skates On Fourth Line Matthew Speck | March 16, 2014 Washington Capitals prospect Stanislav Galiev was hit with a tough injury earlier this season that he’s recovered from, but he hasn’t yet been rewarded with the opportunity and ice time…
Washington Capitals: Jack Hillen Continues Recovery Matthew Speck | March 2, 2014 Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen walked briskly across the locker room to speak with the media after the Hershey Bears 6-3 loss to the Charlotte Checkers Sunday night. Hillen had…