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Bears hosting three games in three days this weekend

December 13, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


Last Week: The BEARS opened the week on Friday at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia and defeated the Phantoms 4-3. Carl Corazzini was named the game's number one star for scoring two goals, including the game-winner against Antero Niittymaki midway through the third period. Mathieu Darche and Ryan Steeves also scored goals in the win over Philly. Saturday night the BEARS returned home to begin a stretch of nine home games in ten and defeated the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3-1. Marek Svatos and Jamie Rivers both scored goals and added assists while Eric Perrin was named the game's number one star for assisting on all three HERSHEY goals. The BEARS scored three power play goals in the game as well. Sunday, the BEARS stumbled to finish the week, falling to the Lowell Lock Monsters 4-0 at GIANT Center. HERSHEY enters the final week before the holiday break with a record of 11-15-1-0, good for seventh place in the American Hockey League's East Division.

Notables: The three power play goals that the BEARS scored Saturday night represents the best power play output in a single game this season. Eric Perrin became the first HERSHEY skater this season to notch three assists in one game on Saturday night against Bridgeport. With an assist on the game-winning goal in addition to his three playmaker night Saturday, Perrin is HERSHEY'S nominee for CCM Vector/AHL Player of the week for the period ending December 12. Brett Clark is one of two AHL defenseman currently leading his team in scoring. Clark picked up his 19th assist Saturday night in a victory over Bridgeport. The win at Philadelphia was the first victory over the Phantoms since April 5, 2003 when Peter Budaj won 4-2 at GIANT Center. The win snapped a 16 game losing skid to HERSHEY'S turnpike rivals. Wednesday's game at Bridgeport is the final road game of 2004 for the BEARS. The club will host its first ever three games in three days entirely at home this weekend hosting Albany, Manchester and Syracuse. John Walton and abc-27 sports director Gregg Mace will call the game Saturday night on television.

Upcoming promotions: 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. Strictly Formals New Year's Eve with the BEARS comes up on Friday, December 31 when HERSHEY plays Philadelphia at 5:00 p.m. First 3,000 men through the doors will receive a free top hat and a chance to win a new tuxedo from Strictly Formals. Huggins Printing Team Photo night is Saturday, January 15 when the BEARS host the Norfolk Admirals at 7:00 p.m. A free 2004-05 team photo to the first 5,000 fans in attendance thanks to Huggins Printing. The second and final HERSHEYPARK pass night of 2004-05 comes up on Wednesday, January 26 when the St. John's Maple Leafs visit GIANT Center. All fans receive a complimentary pass to HERSHEYPARK for the 2005 Park season, good through July 4, 2005.

Down on the Farm: The Reading Royals begin the week 11-7-0 after being shutout at home Saturday night by the Wheeling Nailers 3-0. Former BEARS forward Judd Medak leads the Royals in scoring with five goals and 14 points as the week begins. Reading is fifth place in the eight team North Division in the ECHL, trailing first place Atlantic City by ten points as play begins this week. The Royals get the first place Boardwalk Bullies at the Sovereign Center on Friday night. Reading will visit Toledo on Saturday and Sunday evening at the Toledo Sports Arena. Quad City defeated Port Huron on Sunday 4-3. The Mallards are 11-10-3 on the season, good for fourth place in the UHL's Western Division. Up next for Quad City is a road game Friday at Missouri against the River Otters, with a trip Saturday night to Kansas City.

Practice Schedule (Subject to Change):

Monday, December 13: Off Day

Tuesday, December 14: Practice-GIANT Center 10:00 a.m., Bus to Bridgeport after

Wednesday, December 15: Road Game at Bridgeport, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, December 16: Off Day

Friday, December 17: Home Game vs. Albany, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 18: Home Game vs. Manchester, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 19: Home Game vs. Syracuse, 5:00 p.m.

The week ahead:

Wednesday, December 15: BEARS at Bridgeport Sound Tigers 7:05 PM Game #28, Road Game #16 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:45 PM

Friday, December 17: Albany River Rats at BEARS 7:30 PM Game #29, Home Game #13 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 7:10 PM

Saturday, December 18: Manchester Monarchs at BEARS 7:00 PM Game #30, Home Game #14 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:40 PM TV: WHTM-TV (abc-27) AIR TIME: 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 19: Syracuse Crunch at BEARS 5:00 PM Game #31, Home Game #15 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 4:40 PM

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