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Bears kick off five-game road trip Wednesday in Hartford

November 8, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


Last Week: The BEARS opened the week with a 4-1 loss at Philadelphia at the Wachovia Spectrum. Marek Svatos scored his second goal of the season just 25 seconds into the game to give HERSHEY a 1-0 lead, but the Phantoms would score four unanswered goals to seal the victory. Saturday night, the BEARS returned home and rallied from two different one-goal deficits to defeat the Providence Bruins 4-3 in a shootout at GIANT Center. Jamie Rivers scored his first goal in a HERSHEY uniform in the second period, while Mathieu Darche earned the first three-point game by a BEARS skater this season by scoring two goals and adding an assist. Eric Perrin and Marek Svatos scored goals in the shootout against Bruins goaltender Hannu Toivonen while HERSHEY'S Peter Budaj stopped four of five Providence breakaway attempts to earn the win. Sunday saw the BEARS score twice in the first period and take a 3-2 lead into the third, but HERSHEY fell to Providence 4-3. Budaj took the loss in the game, his fourth in six decisions. Eric Perrin scored two goals while Darche picked up his team leading fifth tally of the season in defeat. The BEARS finished the week 3-6-1-0; good for seventh place in the East Division standings.

Notables: Mathieu Darche is HERSHEY'S nominee for CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week honors for the period ending November 7. Darche enjoyed a four-point week, including three goals and had a hand in every BEARS goal in regulation time Saturday in a 4-3 shootout win over Providence. The former Milwaukee Admiral received some inspiration last week from his former team: he was sent his 2004 Calder Cup Championship ring and highlight video from former BEARS forward and current Milwaukee head coach Claude Noel. Darche's last three-point effort before Saturday night came in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The BEARS embark on a five-game road trip Wednesday night in Hartford. The trip ties a season high for longest trip of the season. HERSHEY will also have a five-game journey starting December 1 in Albany. The BEARS outshot Providence 37-34 on Saturday night, which is the only game in the first ten that HERSHEY has outshot its opponent. The BEARS have now lost 14 straight games to Philadelphia after a 4-1 loss Friday night at the Spectrum. HERSHEY last won against Philadelphia at GIANT Center on April 5, 2003. Eric Perrin's two-goal game Sunday against Providence was the first time he notched two in a game since February 13 last season at Albany. The BEARS have drawn 6,860 more fans through six home games this season vs. 2003-04 after a crowd of 10,158 on Sunday.

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: The Reading Royals broke a five-game losing streak to begin the season by shutting out the Wheeling Nailers Sunday 5-0. The Royals trail first place Trenton by eight points to start the week in the Northern Division Standings. David Masse has a goal and an assist in six games played for Reading this season. The Quad City Mallards lost 2-1 in a shootout against Rockford to post a 5-4-1 record through ten games. Greg Barber has ten points in just six games played to tie for the team lead in scoring.

Practice Schedule (Subject to Change):

Monday, November 8: Off Day

Tuesday, November 9: Practice-TBA, Bus to Hartford

Wednesday, November 10: Pre-game skate 11:15 a.m., Road Game at Hartford, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, November 11: Practice in Providence TBA

Friday, November 12: Pre-game skate 11:15 a.m., Road game at Providence 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 13: Road game vs. Manchester 7:35 p.m.

Sunday, November 14: Off Day

The week ahead:

Wednesday, November 10: BEARS at Hartford Wolf Pack 7:05 PM Game #11, Road Game #5 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:45 PM

Friday, November 12: BEARS at Providence Bruins 7:05 PM Game #12, Road Game #6 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 6:45 PM

Saturday, November 13: BEARS at Manchester Monarchs 7:35 PM Game #13, Road Game #7 Radio: 1460 AM/1390 AM PRE-GAME: 7:15 PM

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