Bears Name New Captain
Published on October 10, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
HERSHEY â The HERSHEY BEARS announced today the captains for the 2003-04 season. The announcement was made by the BEARS coaching staff following Friday's practice at HERSHEYPARK Arena.
Veteran defenseman D.J. Smith was named HERSHEY'S captain for the new year. For home games during the first half of the season, defenseman Brett Clark and forward Steve Brule will serve as assistant captains. On the road for the first half, defenseman Pascal Trepanier and left wing Brad Larsen will hold down the assistant captaincy. During the second half of the season, the four assistants will switch, with Larsen and Trepanier wearing the "A" at home, and Clark and Brule assisting Smith for all away games.
The BEARS also announced a roster move after practice. Right wing Rob Voltera was assigned to Quad City (UHL) to bring the roster to 22 players for tomorrow's opener at Syracuse.
HERSHEY opens its 66th AHL season on Saturday against the Syracuse Crunch at 7:30. Air time with John Walton on BIG 92.7 FM is 7:10 p.m. The BEARS open up the home portion of the 2003-04 season on Saturday, October 18th at GIANT Center. Season ticket information is available by calling 520-5796. Several different season ticket plans are available. Group ticket information for the October 18th home opener and all Bears home games is available by calling 534-3323.
American Hockey League Stories from October 10, 2003
- Rivermen Add Offense, Toughness in Ex-NHLer Zehr; Goaltender Szuper Reassigned to Worcester (AHL) - Peoria Rivermen
- Falcons Fall to P-Bruins in Season Opener, 5-2 - Springfield Falcons
- VanOene, Toivonen lead P-Bruins to win - Providence Bruins
- Bulldogs drop season opener to Amerks - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Worcester Takes Home Opener From Monarchs - Manchester Monarchs
- Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Media Guide Features Cartoon Cover - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Phantoms lose 4-2 to Binghamton - Adirondack Phantoms
- St. Louis Blues sign Three & Send to Worcester - Worcester IceCats
- Checkers Opening Night October 18 - Charlotte Checkers
- Anders Eriksson Inks Contract With Columbus - Syracuse Crunch
- Clash Between Old Rivals Commences New Season - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Penny Named GM of St. John's - Toronto Marlies
- The Rock Report - Toronto Marlies
- Zizka Recalled By The Kings - Manchester Monarchs
- Falcons Begin 10th Anniversary Season in Providence Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Bears Name New Captain - Hershey Bears
- IceCats Announce Captain - Worcester IceCats
- Rivermen Add Offense, Toughness in Ex-NHLer Zehr; Goaltender Zehr Reassigned to Worcester (AHL) - Peoria Rivermen
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
