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The Teddy Bear Toss: A Touching Tradition Connecting Hockey and Charity
One of the most popular events during minor league hockey games is the “Teddy Bear Toss” promotion. Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed toys or teddy bears to the game and throw them onto the ice when the home team scores its first goal. These toys are then collected, counted, and donated as gifts to […]
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This Week in Washington: A Capitals Catch-Up
As the regular season of hockey quickly approaches, the Washington Capitals have had quite a week! Between heading back home to the DC area, adjusting to new team dynamics, and a handful of signature Capitals antics, the boys are back, busy, and better than ever. Ovechkin is back, baby! The morning after Labor Day, the […]
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Former Hershey Bear, Reading Royal, and IceHog Garrett Mitchell Retires
Garrett Mitchell, the former Hershey Bear and Reading Royal captain of the Rockford IceHogs, recently announced that he has officially retired from professional hockey at the age of 31. Mitchell played for the IceHogs the last three seasons and put up 20 points in 120 games over this period. With the Reading Royals, in 2019-20, […]
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Capitals Set to Rebound From Disappointing 2022-2023 Season
In the 2022-2023 NHL season, the Washington Capitals found themselves missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. Poor coaching choices, injuries, and a lack of discipline on the ice left the team with a 35-37-10 record, finishing the season 6th in the NHL Metropolitan Division. As the 2023-2024 season quickly […]
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AHL: Hershey Reinforces Defense; Signs Defenseman Colin Swoyer From Rival
The Hershey Bears announced the signing of defenseman Colin Swoyer to an American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season on Aug. 2 as the club continues to add players to help in the defense of the Calder Cup. Swoyer joins the reigning champions after skating last season with the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In 36 […]
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