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The Hershey Bears are a minor league hockey team. Based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Hershey Bears Announce 2025 Preseason Schedule

August 4, 2025 - (Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears have announced the club's 2025 preseason schedule. The Bears, led by new head coach Derek King, will play three preseason games, including a home game at GIANT Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1 versus the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at 7 p.m. Ticket information for Hershey's home preseason game will be announced at a later date via HersheyBears.com. The Bears will also play a pair of road preseason games. Once again, Hershey will visit Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for a 10:30 a.m. puck drop at Mohega... Full Story

Hershey Bears Name Derek King 29th Head Coach in Franchise History

August 4, 2025 - (Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears announced today that Derek King has been named the 29th head coach in franchise history. The announcement was made by Hershey Bears vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer and Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick. King will be introduced to the media at a press conference on Wednesday, August 6 at GIANT Center. Further information will be emailed to the media. "We are thrilled to welcome Derek King as our new head coach," said Helmer. "In... Full Story

Bears Sign Kaden Bohlsen and Connor Mayer to AHL Contracts

August 1, 2025 - (Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears have signed forward Kaden Bohlsen and defenseman Connor Mayer to one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made by Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer. Bohlsen, 24, spent his fifth year of collegiate hockey at Minnesota State University Mankato during the 2024-25 season, where he posted 17 points (12g, 5a) in 28 games, helping the Mavericks capture the Central Collegiate Hockey Association regular-season and conference titl... Full Story

Bears Announce Promotional Schedule for 2025-26 Season

July 29, 2025 - (Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears have announced the club's promotional schedule for the 2025-26 season, presented by Penn State Health. The full Hershey Bears promotional schedule is available at HersheyBears.com. All promotional nights are subject to change, and additional promotional nights and giveaways could be added at a later date. Single game tickets to all Hershey Bears games at GIANT Center will go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 11. An exclusive Season Ticket Member presale to purchase tickets to... Full Story

• Hershey Bears Announce 2025 Preseason Schedule - August 4, 2025
  
• Hershey Bears Name Derek King 29th Head Coach in Franchise History - August 4, 2025
  
• Bears Sign Kaden Bohlsen and Connor Mayer to AHL Contracts - August 1, 2025
  
• Bears Announce Promotional Schedule for 2025-26 Season - July 29, 2025
  
• Bears Sign Forward Luke Toporowski to AHL Contract - July 29, 2025
  
• Bears Re-Sign Eisele, Ink Kupka to AHL Deal - July 24, 2025
  
• Hershey Bears Release Schedule for 2025-26 Season - July 10, 2025
  
• Bears Re-Sign Forward Justin Nachbaur - July 10, 2025
  
• Hershey Bears 2025-26 Home Opener Set for October 11 - July 9, 2025
  
• Bears Re-Sign Defenseman Jon McDonald - July 9, 2025
  
• Bears Re-Sign Defenseman Nicky Leivermann - July 8, 2025
  
• Capitals Sign Sheldon Rempal to Two-Way Contract - July 8, 2025
  
• Capitals Re-Sign Forward Hendrix Lapierre - July 6, 2025
  
• GIANT Center to Host NHL Preseason Game Between Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers on September 25 - July 3, 2025
  
• Capitals Sign Belpedio, Rosén, and Clarke to Two-Way Contracts - July 2, 2025
  
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Washington Capitals
Website: Hershey Bears site
Schedule: Full Hershey Bears Schedule Statistics: Full Hershey Bears Statistics

Wed., May 21	L	Charlotte 6 at Hershey 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., May 17	L	Hershey 1 at Charlotte 2 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final (OT)
Fri., May 16	L	Hershey 2 at Charlotte 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., May 11	W	Lehigh Valley 2 at Hershey 4 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Fri., May 9	W	Hershey 6 at Lehigh Valley 4 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Sun., May 4	L	Hershey 2 at Lehigh Valley 4 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
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• New Bears coach Derek King on his 2025 approach: I'm going to treat this like it's an NHL team' - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (August 6)
  
• Hershey Bears name Derek King the 29th head coach in franchise history - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (August 4)
  
• Hershey Bears sign forward Kaden Bohlsen and defenseman Connor Mayer to one-year contracts - AHL RNMB (August 3)
  
• Hershey Bears announce AHL contracts for Seth Eisele and forward Kyler Kupka - AHL RNMB (July 26)
  
• Hershey Bears, Giant Center to host Capitals vs. Flyers NHL preseason game - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (July 3)
  
• Todd Nelson on his incredible 3-year run with Hershey Bears: Exactly what I needed' - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (June 27)
  
• Candidates To Replace Todd Nelson As Head Coach Of The Hershey Bears - AHL NoVa Caps (June 21)
  
• Pittsburgh Penguins round out staff with Cup winner Bonino, Hershey coach Nelson - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 21)
  
• Todd Nelson leaving Hershey Bears' helm to take assistant coaching job with NHL team - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (June 20)
  
• Todd Nelson departs Hershey Bears after three seasons to join Penguins as an assistant coach - AHL RNMB (June 20)
  
• Hershey Bears sign Capitals draft pick, Antoine Keller, to one-year AHL contract - AHL RNMB (June 5)
  
• After battling into late June to win the last 2 AHL titles, this Bears' season ends in late May - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 22)
  
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