Bears square off with Manchester Saturday
Published on November 25, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
Following two straight victories Wednesday and Thursday nights, the BEARS return home to begin a three-game homestand Saturday night against the Manchester Monarchs. Tonight's game is the first in the two-game season series between the two teams, and the only time the Monarchs will play along HERSHEYPARK Drive in 2006-07.
The BEARS enter play Saturday night with a 12-2-1-2 record after a 5-3 win over the Binghamton Senators Thansgiving night in Broome County, NY. HERSHEY is in third place in the East Division with 27 points, trailing both Norfolk and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Admirals and Penguins each have 29 points. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defeated Norfolk 4-2 Friday night at Wachovia Arena.
Manchester, under first-year head coach Mark Morris, have posted an 8-6-4-1 record through 19 games this season. The Monarchs are currently in third place in the Atlantic Division standings. Former BEARS and Flyers goaltender Ron Hextall is Manchester's general manager.
Tickets still remain for tonight's game at the GIANT Center box office, or by calling (717) 508-BEAR. The game can also be heard via the BEARS Radio Network. WQIC-FM (100.1), WLPA-AM (1490) and WHYL-AM (960) have the action beginning at 6:40 p.m. You can also see the game through B2 Networks at HersheyBears.com or theahl.com. John Walton has the call of the action tonight from GIANT Center.
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