AHL Hershey Bears

Bears return home to face Phantoms Wednesday

December 27, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


Freshly perched in first place in the East Division, the BEARS play at GIANT Center Wednesday against the Philadelphia. The game is the fifth meeting of 12 between the two clubs, with HERSHEY winning three of the first four encounters.

The BEARS climbed back into first place Tuesday night with a 6-3 win at Bridgeport. Kyle Wilson scored two goals and was named the game's number one star to lead the offense. Maxime Daigneault won his ninth game in 11 decisions this season, making 28 saves. The Phantoms helped themselves and HERSHEY Tuesday, defeating Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3-1 at Wachovia Arena. Philadelphia begins the night Wednesday in sixth place in the East Division, five points back of fifth place Bridgeport and two points ahead of seventh place Binghamton.

Tickets still remain for tonight's game at the GIANT Center box office, or by calling (717) 508-BEAR. The game is also available via the BEARS Radio Network (100.1 FM, 1490-AM, 960-AM) beginning with the pregame show at 6:40 p.m. HERSHEY is also at home this Saturday and Sunday against the Norfolk Admirals and Providence Bruins. Norfolk visits Saturday at 7:00 p.m. prior to the Bruins coming to call Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available for both contests.

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