Author: Hannah Beakes

Two New Forwards For Hershey

On July 24th, forward Tyson Empey signed with the Hershey Bears to a one-year AHL contract after spending two seasons with the Tucson Roadrunners. Additionally, on July 25th, the Hershey Bears signed forward Kevin O’Neil to a one-year AHL contract. A Feisty Forward Tyler Empey, the 28-year-old, 6’2″, 205-pound forward, played in the Arizona Coyotes […]

Bryan Helmer Named Executive Of The Year

Vice President of Hockey Operations with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, Bryan Helmer, received the James C. Hendy Memorial Award and was named Executive of The Year. History of Helmer Bryan Helmer was a professional ice hockey player from 1993-2013. A majority of his career was played in the AHL, however, he […]

Three Signings in Three Days For The Bears

On July 18th, the Hershey Bears signed forward Jimmy Huntington from the Milwaukee Admirals to an AHL contract for the 2023-24 season. On July 19th, the Hershey Bears signed veteran forward Garrett Roe from the ZSC Lions (Switzerland’s National League) to an AHL contract for the 2023-24 season. But wait, there’s more! On July 20th, […]

Mac Is Back And New Faces In Hershey

Free agency is a tense time for hockey fans. Favorite players leave, and new faces come in. For the Hershey Bears, favorites Mason Morelli and Garrett Pilon have moved on to other organizations, but there’s good news, too! Guess Who’s Back? Back Again: Hershey Bears Captain Dylan McIlrath is making a return to Chocolate Town! […]

Hunter Shepard: MVP Returns to the AHL

The fate of goaltender Hunter Shepard’s future with the Hershey Bears was a cause of much concern for fans. Thankfully, within the first 30 minutes of free-agency, it was announced that he re-signed with the Capitals organization for 2 years on a two-way deal. After a stellar year with the Bears, Hunter Shepard (also known […]

Hershey Bears: Re-signings And Qualifying Offers

As #NHLFreeAgency day is upon us, a lot has been happening in Chocolate Town too! There have been 3 re-singings and 3 extended qualifying offers. Re-signings For The Chocolate And White: Hershey Bears Right Wing Julian Napravnik was signed to a one-year contract after his rookie season in 2022-2023. He played a total of 18 […]

Hershey Bears: The Men After Midnight

If by chance you haven’t already heard, the Hershey Bears have won the Calder Cup! This is a historic win for many reasons. This is the 12th championship for Hershey, the most out of any single franchise in AHL history. This is also the first Calder Cup finals Game 7 overtime game in 70 years. […]