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Forward T.J. Syner Recalled from Reading

February 18, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


HERSHEY, Pa. - The HERSHEY BEARS announced today that the club has recalled forward T.J. Syner from the ECHL's Reading Royals. The announcement was made by BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst.

Syner, 24, has sparked the Royals' offense with nine points (three goals, six assists) in eight games this season to date. In his most recent reassignment, Syner scored one goal, added three assists and registered a plus-three rating in three games that spanned eight days.

With the BEARS, the 5-9, 180-pound native of Springfield, MA has recorded seven points (three goals, four assists) and a plus-one rating in 33 games played.

Syner joined the BEARS late last season following completion of his fourth year at UMass-Amherst (HE). He recorded 97 points (37 goals, 60 assists) in 135 career games with the Minutemen, and was a nominee for the Hobey Baker Award in his senior season.

The BEARS will finish up a string of four consecutive road games on Friday, February 22 with a 7:05 PM matchup against the Binghamton Senators. The team returns home on Saturday, February 23 for a 7:00 PM faceoff against the Adirondack Phantoms. The first 4,000 fans will receive an eco-friendly tote bag courtesy of Proac Corporation. The Central PA Blood Bank will be on-site and encourage fans to donate blood prior to the game. Additionally, "Chocolate-Covered February" continues, and all fans will receive candy upon exit courtesy of the HERSHEY Company.

Tickets are available at the GIANT Center box office, by calling (717) 508-BEAR or online at TicketMaster.com.


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