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Bears Post Big Win Over Penguins

December 6, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


HERSHEY, Pa. - Erik Burgdoerfertriggered a record-setting teddy bear toss while Nathan Walker, Chris Bourqueand Sean Collins followed up with two points each as the Hershey Bears sent theWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to their third straight defeat in a 4-1 win onSunday evening at GIANT Center.

Burgdoerfer's goal came on a hard forecheck by Zach Sill andWalker. The duo forced a turnoverand Burgdoerfer read the play, got open and snapped a shot low past Matt Murrayat 10:23 of the opening period. The goal resulted in the collection of a record 18,115 stuffed toys forcharity.

Hershey added to their lead at 12:34 when Connor Carrick finishedoff a beautiful two-on-one rush with Collins. Skating to the net, Carrick pulled to the backhand to dekeMurray and deposited a shot high into the net for his fifth goal of the season.

Peters' shutout bid was spoiled at 17:53 of the third period. Stationed at the top right corner ofPeters' crease, Tom Kuhnhackl was locking up a Hershey defenseman, and a longpoint shot by Tim Erixon deflected into the net short-side, cutting the Bears'lead to 2-1.

With Murray off for a sixth attacker, Collins would take a longshot at the empty net but missed. Walker would surprise the Penguins by flying down the ice to beat theicing call, and then tucking the puck into the net for a 3-1 lead at 18:54.

Five seconds later, with Murray sitting on the bench during thefaceoff, Chandler Stephenson won a clean faceoff to Bourque, who backhanded thepuck home from center ice and capped off the win.

Peters improved to 6-3-3, with 22 saves on 23 shots faced. Murray fell to 10-4-0 with 29saves. The Bears finished 5-for-5on the penalty kill and 0-for-3 on the power play.

The Bears travel to Allentown for another matchup with the LehighValley Phantoms on Wednesday, December 9 at 7:05 PM. Fans may listen to the broadcast beginning at 6:25 PM on theBears Radio Network of affiliates WQIC-FM 100.1, WTKT-AM 1460, via theiHeartRadio app (Fox Sports 1460) and online at FoxSports1460.com. Fans may watch the game online for asmall fee at AHLLive.com.

The Bears return home to host the Binghamton Senators for thefirst time this season on Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 PM. Individual ticketsfor this and all Bears home games are on sale at the GIANT Center box office,by calling 717-508-BEAR or online at TicketMaster.com.

NOTES: The WashingtonCapitals recalled defenseman Aaron Ness earlier in the day...The Bears scratched FAustin Fyten, RW Garrett Mitchell, LW Liam O'Brien and LW Jakub Vrana...The Penguinsscratched RW Josh Archibald, D Barry Goers, RW Tom Kostopoulos, D Clark Seymourand LW Tom Sestito...The Bears' teddy bear toss goal was scored by a defensemanfor the second consecutive season...Hershey finished the weekend with a perfect 13-for-13penalty kill...The Bears extended their home winning streak to six games with thevictory tonight.

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