Will the Hershey Bears Make the Playoffs? Matthew Speck | February 27, 2014 The Hershey Bears have a storied history of making the postseason, any other scenario which they don’t appear in the Calder Cup playoffs is considered unacceptable. They’ve missed the playoffs…
Hershey Bears Home Streak Snapped Matthew Speck | February 22, 2014 With an opportunity to extend their home winning streak to a season high and league high 13 games, the Hershey Bears (29-17-3-3) failed to show up Saturday night at Giant…
Washington Capitals: Michael Latta Eyes Return to NHL Matthew Speck | February 22, 2014 He got the opportunity to step in and play on the same team as Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin in his first NHL game, but playing with top players for…
Capitals vs. Penguins A Rivalry Beyond the NHL Matthew Speck | February 10, 2014 The rivalry between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins ranks as one of the best in the National Hockey League for obvious reasons. The matchups between Sidney Crosby and…
Hershey Bears Win Ninth Straight Home Game Matthew Speck | February 2, 2014 HERSHEY – When you go up against the second best penalty kill in the American Hockey League many would think a strong five-on-five game would be the way to find…
Hershey Bears Weekly: Mike Haviland’s Return Matthew Speck | January 31, 2014 This week marks the second installment of Hershey Bears Weekly on The Hockey Writers as Washington’s AHL affiliate begins their February schedule this week. The Chocolate and White picked up…
Hershey Bears Weekly: January Success, Weekend Preview Matthew Speck | January 24, 2014 It’s no secret around the American Hockey League that the Hershey Bears are playing their best hockey in 2014. They recently passed the midway point of the 2013-14 season with…
Hershey Bears Riding Hot Hand At Home Matthew Speck | January 19, 2014 HERSHEY – The Albany Devils (23-11-3-3) have been one of the best American Hockey League teams at shutting down opponents when they have a lead. But even with a 3-1…
Hershey Bears Confidence Rising Matthew Speck | January 5, 2014 HERSHEY – A match-up against the Manchester Monarchs (23-9-2-4) provided the Hershey Bears (15-12-3-3) a measuring stick for their roster in their third game of 2014. They passed a big…
Hershey Bears: Mike Haviland and Accountability Matthew Speck | December 30, 2013 Game number 30 quite possibly might have been the biggest game of the season for first year Hershey Bears head coach Mike Haviland. The former Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach and…
Will the Hershey Bears’ Power Play Break Out? Matthew Speck | December 22, 2013 After two straight homes wins with a combined 11-7 edge in goals, a two game weekend set provided the Hershey Bears (11-10-2-3) with a chance to head into 2014 on…
Hershey Bears Come Out of Hibernation for Shootout Win Annie Erling Gofus | December 19, 2013 Two hat tricks in one night is exceptionally rare in the hockey world, but the GIANT Center was treated to just that—or, at least a version of that—on Wednesday night.…
