Bears Loan Kupka and Pyke to South Carolina
Published on December 11, 2025 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
(Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears have loaned forward Kyler Kupka and defenseman Garrett Pyke to the club's ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays. The announcement was made by Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer.
Kupka, 26, skated in two games with Hershey during his recall from South Carolina. He has scored 21 points (10g, 11a) in 21 games this season with the Stingrays, and last year, he recorded 53 points (27g, 26a) in 54 games with South Carolina and he was named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team.
Pyke, 26, was acquired by Hershey in a Nov. 22 trade with the Colorado Eagles. He skated in one game with the Bears, making his Hershey debut on Nov. 30 vs. Laval. He has played in 13 ECHL games this season with the Utah Grizzlies, scoring seven points (3g, 4a).
The Bears continue the 2025-26 season, presented by Penn State Health, when they host the Providence Bruins again on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at GIANT Center for Members 1st Bobblehead Night. All fans in attendance will receive a dual Bears/Capitals bobblehead featuring 2009 and 2010 Calder Cup champion and 2018 Stanley Cup champion John Carlson. Fans 21-and-over will also be able to take advantage of a $5,16 oz. select beer special, available from doors to puck drop. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game.
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