Bears Open December Home Slate With Sens Saturday
Published on November 29, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
The HERSHEY BEARS Hockey Club will open the month of December with a road game against the Albany Devils at Times Union Center Friday night. Binghamton returns to Giant Center Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. in a short two-game week for Mark French's club.
Tickets for Saturday night's game against the Senators are available at the Giant Center box office, or by calling (717) 508-BEAR.
Aucoin still on the sidelines: HERSHEY center and last year's most valuable player in the American Hockey League Keith Aucoin continues to be sidelined with a lower body injury. Aucoin, who was injured November 7 in Charlotte, has missed the last 11 games for the Chocolate and White.
Holtby victorious in return: Goaltender Braden Holtby, who was recalled for just over a month to Washington, returned to HERSHEY Saturday night and shutout the Adirondack Phantoms 4-0 at Giant Center. Holtby suffered his first regulation loss of the season Sunday in a 5-2 setback against the Charlotte Checkers.
Roster moves: Defenseman Brian Fahey was busy last week, as he was assigned to Hershey Thursday, recalled to Washington Friday to play against Tampa Bay, and moved back to HERSHEY Saturday to suit up against Adirondack.
Practice schedule: HERSHEY will skate Tuesday at Giant Center at 10:00 a.m. in preparation for Friday's game in Albany against the Devils at Times Union Center.
Hitting the road: The BEARS begin a stretch of five road games in its next six, beginning with Friday's game in Albany against the Devils.
Upcoming promotions: Saturday, December 4 is WGAL/Belco Community Credit Union Teddy Bear Toss night, when the BEARS host the Binghamton Senators at 7:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to toss teddy bears onto the ice when the BEARS score their first goal, with all bears donated to various charities. Saturday, December 19 is Pennsylvania Lottery Night when the BEARS take on the Providence Bruins. The first 4,000 fans will receive a free instant game coupon, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery.
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