Bears Welcome Portland And San Antonio This Weekend
Published on February 2, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
The HERSHEY BEARS Hockey Club enters the month of February with the best record in the American Hockey League, becoming the first team in the circuit this season to reach the 70-point plateau this past Saturday. HERSHEY'S seventh win in as many games against Norfolk Saturday was the team's 33rd win in 49 games this season.
After a game in Philadelphia Friday, the BEARS host the San Antonio Rampage Saturday night at 7:00 before welcoming the Portland Pirates to town Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Tickets for all BEARS home games are on sale now at the GIANT Center box office, or by calling (717) 534-3911.
All good things...: HERSHEY left wing Alexandre Giroux was held without a point Saturday for the first time in a BEARS uniform since November 14. Giroux's point streak ended at 23 straight games, establishing a new franchise record. The old mark of 20 games in a row with at least a point was previously held by Wes Jarvis, who set the record during the 1981-82 season. Giroux is second in the AHL in scoring, three behind teammate and linemate Keith Aucoin.
Home cooking: The BEARS will play six home games in February at GIANT Center, beginning with Saturday's game against San Antonio. HERSHEY will spend just one night in a hotel in February, when the team travels to Rochester on February 20. The Chocolate and White is 18-5-0-2 so far this season along HERSHEYPARK Drive.
Senator sightings: The BEARS will spend a good amount of time in February in the southern tier of New York, facing the Binghamton Senators three times up north this month. HERSHEY will play at Broome County on February 13, February 25 and February 27 before finishing the eight-game season series on March 27. Binghamton played its fourth and final game of the regular season at GIANT Center back on December 27.
Chasing history: HERSHEY needs 19 victories in its final 31games to break the franchise record for victories in a single season. The BEARS set the current record of 51 wins back in 2006-07 under current Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau
Washington update: Following a benchmark win against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, the Capitals won again 7-4 over the Ottawa Senators Sunday at Verizon Center. Following a game in New Jersey Tuesday night, Washington welcomes Los Angeles to D.C. on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.
American Hockey League Stories from February 2, 2009
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- Rivermen Weekly - Peoria Rivermen
- P-Bruins Brad Marchand Named Reebok Edge/AHL Rookie of the Month - Providence Bruins
- Things to Know for the Week - Portland Pirates
- Drewiske Gets The Call From The Kings - Manchester Monarchs
- Coyotes Recall Schlemko from San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Houston Aeros Weekly - Houston Aeros
- B-Sens Weekly - Binghamton Senators
- Wolves Appoint Gordon VP of Partnerships - Chicago Wolves
- Rampage Recall Adam Perry from Arizona - San Antonio Rampage
- Phantoms Weekly - Adirondack Phantoms
- Amerks Spend a Week at Home Before Taking to the Road - Rochester Americans
- Bulldogs Sign Left Wing Andrew Conboy to an AHL Contract - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Hamilton Bulldogs Weekly - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Rampage Weekly - San Antonio Rampage
- Chicago Makes Final Visit to Van Andel Arena This Friday - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Team Sets Single-Game Attendance Record - Albany Devils
- Phantoms Players To Appear At Local Friendly's Restaurant - Adirondack Phantoms
- Wolves Weekly - Chicago Wolves
- Moose Sign Soares to PTO - Manitoba Moose
- Marlies Forward Tim Stapleton Named AHL Player of the Week - Toronto Marlies
- Hot Hogs Start Road Trip With Three Wins - Rockford IceHogs
- Tordjman Named Reebok X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month - San Antonio Rampage
- Giroux named CCM AHL Player of the Month for January - Hershey Bears
- Wolves Appoint Gordon VP of Partnerships - Chicago Wolves
- Bruins' Marchand named Reebok Edge/AHL Rookie of the Month - AHL
- Rampage's Tordjman named Reebok X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month - AHL
- Bears' Giroux named CCM/AHL Player of the Month - AHL
- Marlies' Stapleton named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Moose Winless In Week 17 - Manitoba Moose
- Sharks embrace first month of 2009 - Worcester Sharks
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Falcons Recall Paukovich And Hunt From Stockton - Springfield Falcons
- River Rats Struggle In Norfolk, Rally In Philadelphia - Albany River Rats
- Worcester Sharks announce "Buy One, Get One Free" ticket of - Worcester Sharks
- Jimmy Wayne Concert Scheduled For March 27 - Peoria Rivermen
- Ads Rest This Week Before Busy Weekend - Milwaukee Admirals
- Ottawa Senators Name Cory Clouston As Head Coach - Binghamton Senators
- Rask Returns to Providence - Providence Bruins
- AHL announces suspension - AHL
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Bears Welcome Portland And San Antonio This Weekend - Hershey Bears
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