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Bears coming home Saturday and Sunday for a pair

November 15, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


Last Week: The BEARS kicked off a season-high five game road trip by defeating the Hartford Wolfpack 4-1 at the Hartford Civic Center. Mathieu Darche, Chris Bala and Andre Savage all scored first period goals against the Wolf Pack's Jason LaBarbera. The loss for Hartford was the first for the Wolf Pack in ten games. Peter Budaj allowed just one goal in winning his third game of the season. Friday night the BEARS lost 3-2 at Providence. Savage and Cody McCormick scored goals for HERSHEY in the losing effort. Brett Clark notched a point in his seventh straight game in the contest. The BEARS finished the week in Manchester, New Hampshire, falling to the Monarchs 5-0. Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton forward Tom Kostopoulos scored two goals in the game and was named the game's number one star. The BEARS begin the week in seventh place in the East Division with a 4-8-1-0 record.

Notables: Andre Savage's goal Wednesday during the first period in Hartford was shown during ESPN's Top Ten plays of the day on Sportscenter Thursday. The goal was significant for HERSHEY; it marked the first time this season that the BEARS held a two-goal lead. Chris Bala's first period goal Wednesday was his first since October 15 when he scored in the third period at Norfolk. Brett Clark had his seven game point streak snapped Saturday when HERSHEY lost at Manchester 5-0. The streak by Clark represents the longest point streak by a BEARS skater this season. Wednesday's victory at Hartford was televised by Madison Square Garden Network in New York, Fox Sports New England and Leafs TV in Ontario. Mathieu Darche had scored goals in three straight games before he was blanked Friday in Providence, and points in four straight before Saturday's game in Manchester. Friday's game with Albany will be the first of eight meetings between the BEARS and Rats in 2004-05. The five-goal loss at Manchester was the worst defeat for HERSHEY since an 8-3 loss at GIANT Center on October 20, 2002 against Albany. Dennis Bonvie enters the week second in the AHL in penalty minutes with 98. He trails only Binghamton's Brian McGrattan who checks in with 127 to start the week.

Upcoming promotions: Dennis Bonvie Bobblehead night comes up on the schedule on Sunday, November 21 when the BEARS take on the Albany River Rats at 5:00 p.m. A free Dennis Bonvie bobblehead will be handed out to the first 4,500 fans in attendance, thanks to your hometown Dodge Dealers. 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: Reading won its fourth game in a row Saturday night by blasting the Dayton Bombers 3-0. The Royals outshot Dayton in the contest 52-14. Reading continues a four-game homestand this week with games against South Carolina and Peoria. Quad City is now 6-1-1- in its last eight games after blowing out Kansas City on Saturday night 7-1. Paul Cabana scored two goals and assisted on a third in the game. Former Miami University standout Mike Kompon notched four assists in the game to lead the Mallards attack. Quad City returns to the ice Friday at home against Motor City.

Practice Schedule (Subject to Change):

Monday, November 15: Practice-HERSHEYPARK Arena, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, November 16: Practice-TBA, Bus to Norfolk, VA

Wednesday, November 17: Pre-game skate 11:15 a.m., Road Game at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 18: Bus to Albany

Friday, November 19: Pre-game skate 11:15 a.m., Road game at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 20: Home game vs. Manchester 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 21: Home game vs. Albany 5:00 p.m.

The week ahead:

Wednesday, November 17: BEARS at Norfolk Admirals 7:30 PM Game #14, Road Game #8 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 7:10 PM

Friday, November 19: BEARS at Albany River Rats 7:00 PM Game #15, Road Game #9 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:40 PM

Saturday, November 20: Bridgeport Sound Tigers at BEARS 7:00 PM Game #16, Home Game #7 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:40 PM

Saturday, November 21: Albany River Rats at BEARS 5:00 PM Game #17, Home Game #8 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 4:40 PM

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