AHL Hershey Bears

Bears and Falcons coming up Wednesday, Phantoms return on Saturday

Published on November 22, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


Last Week: HERSHEY started the week on the road in Norfolk and dropped a narrow 2-1 decision to the Admirals at Norfolk Scope Wednesday night. Johnny Boychuk scored his second goal of the season to provide the offense Friday night, the BEARS wrapped up a five-game road trip by defeating the Albany River Rats at Pepsi Arena 4-2. Carl Corazzini scored his first goal in a HERSHEY uniform after being acquired last Monday from the Providence Bruins. Jeff Ulmer scored the first short-handed goal of the season for HERSHEY in the first period, and Mathieu Darche and Dean Arsene had single goals to round out the offensive attack. Peter Budaj won his fourth game of the season in the contest, making 26 saves. Saturday night, the BEARS returned home to GIANT Center and fell to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 4-1. Jeff Ulmer scored his second goal of the week to account for the offense. On Sunday, the BEARS rebounded to beat Albany 4-3 in overtime at GIANT Center. Carl Corazzini scored the game's first goal, but HERSHEY fell behind 3-1 during the second period. Brett Clark scored his first goal of the season to narrow the gap to 3-2 before David Masse tied the game late in the third period to force overtime. Masse then scored the overtime game-winner on the power play 48 seconds into sudden death to clinch the victory. The BEARS begin the week 6-10-1-0; good for 13 points and seventh place in the AHL's East Division standings.

Notables: HERSHEY fired a season high 42 shots on goal against Albany Sunday night, including a season best 18 shots during the second period. David Masse, who was recalled Thursday from Reading (ECHL), picked up two goals Sunday against Albany. His only other two-goal game in the AHL came last February 28th at GIANT Center against Albany as well. Masse has just 22 games of AHL experience entering play this week. Carl Corazzini is HERSHEY'S nominee for CCM Vector/AHL Player of the week for the period ending November 21. Corazzini scored a goal in his first period of play in a HERSHEY uniform Friday night in a 4-2 win in Albany, and he followed that up with a goal against the Rats Sunday in a 4-3 overtime victory. The goal by Dean Arsene Friday in Hartford was his second career AHL goal. It was also his first goal in a HERSHEY uniform. Friday's game at Philadelphia will be played at the Wachovia Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers. Dennis Bonvie enters the week second in the AHL in penalty minutes with 124, just three behind Binghamton's Brian McGrattan for the league lead.

Upcoming promotions: HERSHEY'S annual Turkey shoot, sponsored by Canteen/Strohmann, will be held on Wednesday, November 24 when the BEARS host the Springfield Falcons at 7:30 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to come onto the ice following the game to shoot for a free Thanksgiving turkey. Coffee Time Travel Mug night comes up on Saturday, November 27 when the BEARS play the Philadelphia Phantoms at 7:00 p.m. A free coffee mug will be given away to the first 3,000 fans through the gate thanks to Coffee time. Saturday, December 11 is HERSHEY'S annual Teddy Bear Toss night at GIANT Center when the BEARS take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Fans are encouraged to bring new Teddy Bears to the game and toss them onto the ice when HERSHEY scores its first goal of the night. The promotion is sponsored by WGAL-TV and BELCO. Members 1st FCU Rally Towel night is set for Saturday, December 18 when the BEARS host the Manchester Monarchs at 7:00 p.m. A free rally towel to the first 3,000 fans through the gates courtesy of Members 1st Federal Credit Union. The popular Ultimate Christmas Gift from your hometown Dodge Dealers will be on Sunday, December 19 against Syracuse. All fans in attendance 18 and older will have a chance to win a brand new 2005 Dodge Dakota at second intermission.

Down on the Farm: The Reading Royals have the longest current winning streak in the ECHL after a 7-1 win over the Dayton Bombers at the Nutter Center in Dayton Sunday night. Cail MacLean, who was assigned from HERSHEY Thursday, scored a goal for the Royals, as did former Norfolk Admiral forward Mike Souza. The win was the fifth straight for Reading against Dayton dating back to last season. Reading will spend Thanksgiving in Peoria with games Thursday and Friday against the Rivermen. Quad City won 2-0 Sunday in UHL action over Muskegon. Greg Barber and Drew Otten scored goals for the Mallards who now tied for second place with Fort Wayne in the UHL's Western Division.

Practice Schedule (Subject to Change):

Monday, November 22: Off Day

Tuesday, November 23: Practice-GIANT Center-10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, November 24: Pre-game skate 10:00 a.m., Home Game vs. Springfield, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 25: Off Day

Friday, November 26: Pre-game skate 10:00 a.m., Road game at Philadelphia 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 27: Home game vs. Philadelphia 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 28: Off Day

The week ahead:

Wednesday, November 24: Springfield Falcons at BEARS 7:30 PM Game #18, Home Game #9 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 7:10 PM

Friday, November 26: BEARS at Philadelphia Phantoms 7:05 PM Game #19, Road Game #10 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:45 PM

Saturday, November 27: Philadelphia Phantoms at BEARS 7:00 PM Game #20, Home Game #10 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:40 PM

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