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Bears Open Up Four-Game Homestand Friday Night

January 17, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


The HERSHEY BEARS Hockey club kicks off a four- game home stand Friday night as the Albany Devils come to town at 7:00 p.m. The home weekend continues with the second and final visit of the season by the Rochester Americans Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. Adirondack comes to town Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. to cap off a busy weekend of action along HERSHEYPARK Drive. The second half of the 2010-11 regular season begins Friday night.

Tickets are on sale now at the Giant Center box office, or by calling (717) 534-3911.

40 down, 40 to go: With the conclusion of Sunday ‚¬â„¢s game in Binghamton, the BEARS are exactly halfway through the 2010-11 regular season. HERSHEY is on pace for a 46 win season and 98 points after taking three points out of six this past weekend.

A familiar face returns: Defenseman Tyler Sloan was assigned on conditioning by the Capitals Friday. Sloan, who won a Calder Cup with HERSHEY in 2009, wore number 34 in his return to the Chocolate and White lineup. He played in Friday ‚¬â„¢s game at Adirondack and was injured in Saturday ‚¬â„¢s shootout loss to Lake Erie. He is listed as day-to-day with an upper body injury.

Gordon recalled to Caps: Right wing Andrew Gordon was recalled to Washington Saturday, and played in the team ‚¬â„¢s 3-1 win over Ottawa Sunday at Verizon Center.

Nycholat and Wellar sidelined: Defenseman Lawrence Nycholate missed all three games this past weekend with an upper body injury. Patrick Wellar missed the last two games on Saturday and Sunday this past weekend after undergoing emergency dental surgery after taking a puck to the mouth Friday in Adirondack. Both players are day-to-day.

Practice schedule: The BEARS hit the ice on Tuesday at HERSHEYPARK Arena for practice at 10:00 a.m., and will skate at Giant Center Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for Friday ‚¬â„¢s home game against Albany. Wednesday ‚¬â„¢s and Thursday ‚¬â„¢s practices will also begin at 10:00 a.m., with media availability all three days approximately 11:15 a.m.

Upcoming promotions: Friday, January 21 is Hatfield Dollar Dog night when the BEARS host the Albany Devils at 7:00 p.m. Hot Dogs will be available for a dollar at select concession stands.

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