Bears head north to take on Bridgeport
Published on March 29, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
Graham Mink made his return to the ice a memorable one Sunday night at GIANT Center, he and the BEARS will look to keep the momentum going tonight when they take on the surging Sound Tigers. Bridgeport packs a 5-3-1-1 record the last 10 times they have taken the ice and are lead by a balanced attack on offense. HERSHEY is chasing an all-time franchise record in points, but more importantly, first place in the East Division. The 1987-88 BEARS hold the record with 105 points in a season. The BEARS have been getting impressive production recently from two forwards and two defensemen. Tomas Fleischmann, Kris Beech, Lawrence Nycholat, and Mike Green have combined for 22 points in the last 5 games. Nycholat and Green are both in the top 20 for defensemen scorers in the American Hockey League.
Not to be outdone by the BEARS scorers, Goaltender Frederic Cassivi is leading the league with 32 wins in 56 appearances. His goal against average (2.47) is also amongst the league leaders. Cassivi is gaining an insurmountable lead on Albany's Frank Doyle in minutes played as well. Cassivi has played 201 more minutes than Doyle, the number two net minder in terms of minutes played in the AHL.
John Wilsbach will call the game tonight live from Bridgeport beginning with the M&C Foreign Car Parts pre-game show at 6:45 p.m. Tonight's game can be heard via the BEARS Radio Network (100.1 FM, 1490-AM, 960-AM), or via Internet with the B2 network; you can access the B2 network by visiting www.HersheyBears.com.
The town of HERSHEY will be buzzing with excitement this weekend as the BEARS host two games at GIANT Center. Lowell comes to town on Friday bringing a few familiar faces along with them. Former BEARS Johnny Boychuck, Jeff Finger, Ryan Steeves and many others will battle this Friday. Saturday will feature a game with heated rival, the Philadelphia Phantoms. John Steven's team will look to play spoiler, as their playoff chances are looking bleak. Tickets for both games are available by calling the GIANT Center box office at (717) 508-BEAR, or stopping by the box office in person.
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