Matthew Phillips

PHOTOS: Wilkes-Barre Penguins vs. Hershey Bears – 04/14/2024

HERSHEY, Pa. – The matchup at GIANT Center on Sunday was a thrilling showcase of hockey prowess, as the Hershey Bears asserted their dominance over the Wilkes-Barre Penguins with a commanding 4-1 victory. Hershey’s goaltender Hunter Shepard stood tall between the pipes, showcasing remarkable reflexes and anticipation, stopping 23 of 24 shots on goal. His […]

PHOTOS: Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Hershey Bears – 04/12/2024

HERSHEY, Pa. – The game at GIANT Center was a spectacle for fans, as the Hershey Bears showcased their dominance over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a thrilling 4-1 victory. Hershey’s goaltender, Hunter Shepard, was nothing short of spectacular, displaying lightning-fast reflexes and a seemingly impenetrable glove hand. His ability to anticipate plays and snuff […]

Hershey Bears Wrap-Up Series With Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 4/12/2024

The Bears hosted the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday, April 12th to defeat them 4-1 for their fifth straight win following a 4-1 loss against the Providence Bruins on March 24th at the Giant Center. Hershey’s victory on Friday marked their 51st of this season, and they tied the Calgary Wranglers (2022-23) for the AHL […]

AHL: Hershey Bears Shuout the Hartford Wolf Pack 4-0 | 3/17/2024

The Hershey Bears hosted the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Giant Center on Sunday, March 17th. Hershey secured a 4-0 victory, shutting out the Wolf Pack and Hunter Shepard made a total of 26 saves. It was Shepard’s third shutout of the season, as well as his 50th career win. This shutout was the Bears’ […]

Complete NHL Waiver Wire 05/03/2024

The National Hockey League waiver wire had a lot of activity on Tuesday, March 5th. Multiple players claimed off of waivers from the Monday, March 4th waiver wire activity. Matthew Phillips was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh, Aaron Dell was signed and placed on waivers by Los Angeles, and Joel Hanley was placed on waivers […]

Kings Beat Penguins 2-1 on Jaromir Jagr’s Jersey Retirement Night | 2/18/2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins took a very unfortunate 2-1 loss during a special night, the retirement of Jaromir Jagr’s No. 68. Before the game, they held an emotional ceremony for Jaromir Jagr, who left a huge impact on the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL overall from his time being a player. Sidney Crosby scored for the […]

Stars Snap Skid With 5-4 Shootout Win Over Capitals

The Dallas Stars were in the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. The Stars beat the Capitals 5-4 in a shootout at Capital One Arena. Dallas improved to 15-7-3, while Washington fell to 12-8-3. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Jani Hakanpää, Tyler Seguin, Esa Lindell, Matt Duchene, Mason Marchment, and […]

Same Old Capitals

The Washington Capitals started the 2023-2024 NHL season on Friday, painting themselves as none other than the “Washington Flop-itals” that fans in red know all too well. With a shutout loss (4-0) against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena, the Capitals left their fanbase wondering, “What just happened?!” Washington had been flaunting new head […]

Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson celebrate a goal.

Recapping the Capitals Preseason

The Washington Capitals are gearing up to begin the 2023-2024 season as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins at home this coming Friday, October 13th. With a fresh slate of coaching staff and a healthy roster, the Capitals are optimistic about starting off on the right foot (or skate, if you will). The team finished the […]

Matthew Phillips is photographed mid-skate. He is wearing a red Capitals uniform and number 45.

Matthew Phillips Stuns in Preseason

Who is Matthew Phillips? Matthew Phillips, a right-winger from Calgary, is no stranger to success in hockey. As a junior, Phillips was drafted 33rd overall by the WHL’s Victoria Royals, even practicing with them in the preseason before he was play-eligible per the WHL’s rules. In 2017, Philips signed an entry-level contract with the Calgary […]