Hershey Back At Home This Saturday And Sunday
Published on November 11, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
The HERSHEY BEARS Hockey Club defeated the Albany River Rats Friday but lost to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Bridgeport on the road this past weekend in East Division action. The second place BEARS wrap up a five-game road trip Friday in Philadelphia against the Phantoms.
Philadelphia and Binghamton come to GIANT Center this weekend as the BEARS return home. Tickets are on sale now at the GIANT Center box office, or by calling (717) 534-3911.
Second City: For the first time this season, the BEARS start the week in second place after a 4-1 loss Sunday at Bridgeport. The BEARS spent 32 straight days at the top of the East Division before falling on Sunday in Connecticut. HERSHEY has dropped four of five games entering play this week, including the last two in regulation.
Philly month continues: Three of HERSHEY'S next four games are against the Philadelphia Phantoms. The two teams will play a total of seven times during the month of November. The Phantoms have won two of the first three meetings between the two clubs.
Sloan on recall: The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman Tyler Sloan Saturday morning. Sloan played against the New York Rangers Saturday night and remains on recall. It's the second recall this season for the Calgary, AB native.
Upcoming promotions-The Hershey Bears Booster Club will be hosting its annual Ronald McDonald "Help the House" night on Saturday, November 15 when the BEARS host the Philadelphia Phantoms. The HBBC will be accepting donations for the Ronald McDonald House throughout the game on the concourse.
Washington update-After a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers Saturday night at Verizon Center, the Capitals host division rival Tampa Bay Monday night in D.C. Following a game this Wednesday in Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes , Washington returns home to face the New Jersey Devils Friday night at 7:00 p.m. It's Bruce Boudreau Bobblehead night Friday, when the first 15,000 fans receive a free Bruce bobblehead.
American Hockey League Stories from November 11, 2008
- Rampage Upset by Iowa 5-1 - San Antonio Rampage
- Chops Move Into 2nd Place With 5-1 Win Over Rampage Tuesday - Iowa Chops
- Flames Carry Winning Streak Into Three Game Home Stand - Abbotsford Heat
- Aeros Charities Auction Underway for Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbons, Stick - Houston Aeros
- Devils Sunk By Admirals' Late Goal, 4-3 - Albany Devils
- Captain Konopka Lifts Admirals Past Devils - Norfolk Admirals
- Straub Signed To Professional Try-Out Agreement - Abbotsford Heat
- Falcons Blank Sharks 2-0 - Springfield Falcons
- Sens Rally In Third Period To Down Sound Tigers - Binghamton Senators
- Pirates Play in Lewiston this Friday - Portland Pirates
- Hogs Thinking Holidays With Food And Toy Drives - Rockford IceHogs
- Hennigar nets two but Binghamton rallies late to win in the shootout - Bridgeport Islanders
- Houston Aeros fall 1-0 in Grand Rapids, continue on to Lake Erie Friday - Houston Aeros
- Falcons soar over Sharks 2-0 behind Dubnyk's stellar effort in goal - Worcester Sharks
- Griffins Blank Aeros 1-0 Behind Larsson's 16 Saves - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Two Wolf Pack Community Events Raise Over $22,000 - Connecticut Whale
- Toronto Marlies Travel To Winnipeg To Play The Moose Twice - Toronto Marlies
- Amerks reassign O'Brien to Florida Everblades - Rochester Americans
- River Rats Honor Veterans With Free Ticket - Albany River Rats
- B-Sens Launch New Ticket Purchase Location - Binghamton Senators
- Houston faces off with Grand Rapids at 11 a.m. CST today - Houston Aeros
- Rivermen Offer $8 Ticket for Rest of 2008 - Peoria Rivermen
- Hershey Back At Home This Saturday And Sunday - Hershey Bears
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
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