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AHL: Game Recap: Hershey Bears vs Coachella Valley Firebirds

Hershey, PA: The Hershey Bears host the Coachella Valley Firebirds for game six of the Calder Cups Finals. Before the game the Bears were leading the series 3-2. Now during this series, the Firebirds won game one of the finals with a score of 3-2. The Bears then came back and won game 2 of […]

Hershey Bears Are Back-To-Back Calder Cup Champions

The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 6, taking the Calder Cup for the second time straight on Monday, June 24th at the GIANT Center. This is Hershey’s 13th Calder Cup Champion title in franchise history. It was a close game that would’ve gone either way, however, Hershey took it in overtime […]

Hershey Bears Take Game 2, Haman Aktell Scores Twice in 5-2 Win | 6/16/2024

The Bears took Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals to tie the series on Sunday, June 16th. Hershey took an early lead and finished with a 5-2 victory. Hardy Haman Aktell scored twice, one being an empty netter to wrap it up, and Hunter Shepard went 32-for-34 in the Bears’ win. Coachella Valley scored […]

Calder Cup Final Game 2 Preview l Hershey Bears vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds

Game 1 Recap: The first game of the Calder Cup Final took place on Friday night at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. The Coachella Valley Firebirds, representing the Western Conference, narrowly defeated the Hershey Bears, representing the Eastern Conference, with a score of 4-3. In the final minutes of the game, the Firebirds successfully […]

Calder Cup Final: Hershey Bears Fall To Coachella Valley 4-3 in Game 1 | 6/14/2024

After advancing to the Calder Cup Finals when Garrett Roe scored the overtime winner against the Cleveland Monsters on June 12th, the Bears unfortunately took a 4-3 loss at home for Game 1 of the Finals. It had been a close game, Hendrix Lapierre pulled Hershey back to within one to attempt a comeback late […]

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Calder Cup Final Series Preview l Hershey Bears vs Coachella Valley Firebirds

Rematch for Calder! The Hershey Bears, the Eastern Conference Champions of the AHL, and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Western Conference Champions, are set to go head-to-head in the Calder Cup Final for the second consecutive year. In 2023, the Hershey Bears defeated the Firebirds in 7 games, and the Firebirds are seeking vengeance from […]

AHL Eastern Conference Final Game 7 Preview l Cleveland Monsters vs. Hershey Bears

Not Done Yet! (3) A historical comeback has occurred, with the Cleveland Monsters tying the series 3-3 after being down 3-0 with their backs against the wall against the defending Calder Cup Champions, the Hershey Bears. In Game 6, the Monsters staged a late come-from-behind victory after falling down 2-1 with just 50 seconds left […]

AHL Eastern Conference Final Game 6 Preview | Cleveland Monsters vs. Hershey Bears

Not Done Yet! (2) In the first 3 games of this series, the Hershey Bears managed to win 2 games in overtime and dominated Game 3. However, the momentum has shifted in favor of the Cleveland Monsters. In Game 4, the Monsters secured a narrow 3-2 win, forcing a Game 5 at home, where they […]

AHL Eastern Conference Final Game 3 Preview l Hershey Bears vs. Cleveland Monsters

Games 1 & 2 The first two games of the Eastern Conference Final for the Cleveland Monsters followed the same narrative – they managed to tie it up late, only to lose in overtime. This happened twice in Hershey, PA. The Monsters are now eager to turn the tables. Throughout the series, Hershey’s potent offense […]

AHL Eastern Conference Final Game 2 Preview l Cleveland Monsters vs. Hershey Bears

Wild Game 1! The first game was a thrilling back-and-forth affair with lead changes throughout. Ethen Frank scored the lone goal for the Hershey Bears in the first period, giving them a 1-0 lead. The Monsters responded with back-to-back goals in the second period, but the Bears rallied with two unanswered goals to take a […]