A number of teams have come and gone throughout the course of the illustrious 72-year existence of the Hershey Bears. Today memorializes the near- 40-year tenure of the Providence Reds (known as the Rhode Island Reds in their final season).
March 23, 1977: The Bears faced the Providence/Rhode Island Reds for the final time at Hersheypark Arena. Hershey faced the Reds in 369 regular season contests between 1938 and 1977, with the Chocolate and White taking the all-time series 192-151-26. Bill Inglis netted the game winner in the teams' final meeting, the Bears defeating the Reds 7-2.
March 23, 2010
March 21, 2010
Game Preview: Adirondack @ Hershey
The Bears kick off a four-game homestand, hosting the Phantoms tonight for the eighth and final match-up of the season's series. Hershey has taken four of the seven games this season. The Bears continue to defend their 24-game home winning streak, with the last loss on Giant Center ice coming at the hands of Adirondack on Nov. 28. The Chocolate and White look to earn their franchise-record 54th win of the 2009-2010 campaign, currently sitting four wins shy of the AHL record.
The Phantoms are 2-6-1-1 in their last 10 games and have lost three straight games. David Laliberte and Jon Matsumoto each show six points in seven games against the Bears this season (2-4-6). Patrick Maroon has posted six points in six contests (1-5-6). The Phantoms show just 172 goals for on the season, 129 goals behind Hershey's league-leading 301. Matsumoto paces Adirondack with 53 points (24-29-53).
Hershey: 53-13-0-3, 109 points
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Adirondack: 30-34-3-3, 66 points
(6th place in East Division, 13th place in Eastern Conference)
2009-2010 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 4-2-0-1
Adirondack: 3-3-1-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 8-2-0-2
Adirondack: 4-7-1-0
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 36-11-2-6
Adirondack: 19-33-2-1
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Oct. 16: Hershey @ Adirondack-- PHANTOMS 2, Bears 1
Nov. 27: Hershey @ Adirondack-- BEARS 5, Phantoms 1
Nov. 28: Adirondack @ Hershey-- PHANTOMS 5, Bears 4 (shootout)
Jan. 3: Adirondack @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Phantoms 1
Feb. 19: Hershey @ Adirondack-- PHANTOMS 5, Bears 3
March 7: Adirondack @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Phantoms 2
March 12: Hershey @ Adirondack-- BEARS 5, Phantoms 4 (overtime)
Keith Aucoin has posted eight points in six games against the Phantoms this season (3-5-8). Bryan Helmer shows six points in six games (2-4-6), while Alexandre Giroux has notched four goals in five tilts (4-2-6).
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Keith Aucoin (34-55-89) and Alexandre Giroux (37-52-89) continue to vie for the AHL's scoring lead, now both showing 89 points this season. Aucoin maintains his league lead in game-winning goals with 10 on the season. Notching a goal on the man advantage last night, Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 16 and eighth in overall scoring (34-32-66). Bourque has found the score sheet in three straight and eight of his last nine games. Kyle Wilson is riding a four-game point streak, while Jay Beagle and Gordon have both found the score sheet in three consecutive contests. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Jason Bacashihua earned his 10th straight win in net and his 15th overall in 19 starts Saturday night. He shows a shootout loss in his only start against Adirondack this season. Braden Holtby suffered a loss in his only start against the Phantoms.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Grant Lewis added another assist in last night's win. Bryan Helmer was a healthy scratch in Syracuse but still ranks fifth among defensemen and seventh overall in plus/minus at +30. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (171 in 69 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (160 in 70 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
Including two power play goals in four chances last night, the Chocolate and White have had a 22% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.4% success rate and shows 16 shorthanded goals. Steve Pinizzotto is tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties, while Andrew Joudrey boasts three.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 7-1-0-1
At home: 29-3-0-2
On Sundays: 14-2-0-0
Opening faceoff between the Bears and Phantoms is slated for 5:00 p.m. John Walton's call of the game is available on WQIC 100.1 FM or sportsjuice.com beginning at 4:40 p.m.
The Phantoms are 2-6-1-1 in their last 10 games and have lost three straight games. David Laliberte and Jon Matsumoto each show six points in seven games against the Bears this season (2-4-6). Patrick Maroon has posted six points in six contests (1-5-6). The Phantoms show just 172 goals for on the season, 129 goals behind Hershey's league-leading 301. Matsumoto paces Adirondack with 53 points (24-29-53).
TEAM RECORDS
Hershey: 53-13-0-3, 109 points
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Adirondack: 30-34-3-3, 66 points
(6th place in East Division, 13th place in Eastern Conference)
HOW THE BEARS AND PHANTOMS MATCH UP
Hershey: 4-2-0-1
Adirondack: 3-3-1-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 8-2-0-2
Adirondack: 4-7-1-0
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 36-11-2-6
Adirondack: 19-33-2-1
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Oct. 16: Hershey @ Adirondack-- PHANTOMS 2, Bears 1
Nov. 27: Hershey @ Adirondack-- BEARS 5, Phantoms 1
Nov. 28: Adirondack @ Hershey-- PHANTOMS 5, Bears 4 (shootout)
Jan. 3: Adirondack @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Phantoms 1
Feb. 19: Hershey @ Adirondack-- PHANTOMS 5, Bears 3
March 7: Adirondack @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Phantoms 2
March 12: Hershey @ Adirondack-- BEARS 5, Phantoms 4 (overtime)
Keith Aucoin has posted eight points in six games against the Phantoms this season (3-5-8). Bryan Helmer shows six points in six games (2-4-6), while Alexandre Giroux has notched four goals in five tilts (4-2-6).
BEARS BY THE NUMBERS
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Keith Aucoin (34-55-89) and Alexandre Giroux (37-52-89) continue to vie for the AHL's scoring lead, now both showing 89 points this season. Aucoin maintains his league lead in game-winning goals with 10 on the season. Notching a goal on the man advantage last night, Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 16 and eighth in overall scoring (34-32-66). Bourque has found the score sheet in three straight and eight of his last nine games. Kyle Wilson is riding a four-game point streak, while Jay Beagle and Gordon have both found the score sheet in three consecutive contests. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Jason Bacashihua earned his 10th straight win in net and his 15th overall in 19 starts Saturday night. He shows a shootout loss in his only start against Adirondack this season. Braden Holtby suffered a loss in his only start against the Phantoms.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Grant Lewis added another assist in last night's win. Bryan Helmer was a healthy scratch in Syracuse but still ranks fifth among defensemen and seventh overall in plus/minus at +30. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (171 in 69 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (160 in 70 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
Including two power play goals in four chances last night, the Chocolate and White have had a 22% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.4% success rate and shows 16 shorthanded goals. Steve Pinizzotto is tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties, while Andrew Joudrey boasts three.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 7-1-0-1
At home: 29-3-0-2
On Sundays: 14-2-0-0
Opening faceoff between the Bears and Phantoms is slated for 5:00 p.m. John Walton's call of the game is available on WQIC 100.1 FM or sportsjuice.com beginning at 4:40 p.m.
March 20, 2010
Game Preview: Hershey @ Syracuse
Hershey collected its franchise-record 52nd win of the season last night, besting Bruce Boudreau's 2006-07 squad to earn the honors. With 12 games to go in the 2009-2010 season, the Bears are within striking distance of the AHL's all-time best win total of 57, held by the 1992-93 Binghamton Rangers. Only three skaters were left off the score sheet in last night's 8-2 blowout (Sean Collins, Francois Bouchard and Greg Amadio). Ashton Rome (1-0-0) and Grant Lewis (0-1-1) both made their home debuts with points.
Syracuse shows a record of 1-4-0-0 in its last five outings, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last night. Defenseman Brendan Bell boasts points in his last eight games (5-6-11) and paces the Crunch in scoring (14-35-49). Greg Moore has recorded four points since being dealt to Syracuse at the trade deadline (2-2-4).
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Syracuse: 30-33-3-3, 66 points
(5th place in East Division, 12th place in Eastern Conference)
2009-2010 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 2-0-0-0
Syracuse: 0-2-0-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 2-0-0-0
Syracuse: 0-2-0-0
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 6-1-0-1
Syracuse: 2-6-0-0
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Dec. 26: Syracuse @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Crunch 1
Jan. 17: Syracuse @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Crunch 3
Mathieu Perreault (2-2-4) and Chris Bourque (1-3-4) each show four points in two games against Syracuse this season. Kyle Wilson (2-1-3) and Francois Bouchard (1-2-3) have both notched three points in two games.
ON THE OFFENSIVE
After being blanked in back-to-back contests, Keith Aucoin (34-54-88) found his way back onto the score sheet with a pair of goals last night. He has not been held scoreless through three straight games all season. Alexandre Giroux (37-52-89) maintains the AHL's scoring lead. Aucoin continues to pace the league in game-winning goals with 10 on the season, including the deciding goal in last night's tilt. Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 15 and ninth in overall scoring (32-32-64). Hershey's top line of Giroux, Aucoin and Gordon have combined for 103 goals this season. Giroux and Bourque have both found the score sheet in seven of the last eight games. Michael Dubuc and Kyle Wilson are both riding three-game point streaks. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Braden Holtby earned both wins against the Crunch this season, with a GAA of 2.0 and a 92.5% save percentage. He ranks sixth overall in the league with a 2.33 GAA and 92% save percentage on the season.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
The defensive pairing of Grant Lewis and Patrick Wellar was wildly successful last night, each finishing at +5. Lewis, Wellar, Karl Alzner and Bryan Helmer all recorded points in last night's win. Helmer ranks fifth among defensemen and seventh overall in plus/minus at +30. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (169 in 68 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (156 in 69 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 21.7% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.2% success rate and shows 16 shorthanded goals. Steve Pinizzotto is tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties, while Andrew Joudrey boasts three.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 6-1-0-1
On the road: 23-10-0-1
On Saturdays: 18-2-0-3
Opening faceoff between the Bears and Crunch is slated for 7:30 p.m. John Walton's live broadcast begins at 7:10 p.m., available on WQIC 100.1 FM or at sportsjuice.com.
Syracuse shows a record of 1-4-0-0 in its last five outings, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last night. Defenseman Brendan Bell boasts points in his last eight games (5-6-11) and paces the Crunch in scoring (14-35-49). Greg Moore has recorded four points since being dealt to Syracuse at the trade deadline (2-2-4).
TEAM RECORDS
Hershey: 52-13-0-3, 107 points
Syracuse: 30-33-3-3, 66 points
(5th place in East Division, 12th place in Eastern Conference)
HOW THE BEARS AND CRUNCH MATCH UP
2009-2010 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 2-0-0-0
Syracuse: 0-2-0-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 2-0-0-0
Syracuse: 0-2-0-0
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 6-1-0-1
Syracuse: 2-6-0-0
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Dec. 26: Syracuse @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Crunch 1
Jan. 17: Syracuse @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Crunch 3
Mathieu Perreault (2-2-4) and Chris Bourque (1-3-4) each show four points in two games against Syracuse this season. Kyle Wilson (2-1-3) and Francois Bouchard (1-2-3) have both notched three points in two games.
BEARS BY THE NUMBERS
ON THE OFFENSIVE
After being blanked in back-to-back contests, Keith Aucoin (34-54-88) found his way back onto the score sheet with a pair of goals last night. He has not been held scoreless through three straight games all season. Alexandre Giroux (37-52-89) maintains the AHL's scoring lead. Aucoin continues to pace the league in game-winning goals with 10 on the season, including the deciding goal in last night's tilt. Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 15 and ninth in overall scoring (32-32-64). Hershey's top line of Giroux, Aucoin and Gordon have combined for 103 goals this season. Giroux and Bourque have both found the score sheet in seven of the last eight games. Michael Dubuc and Kyle Wilson are both riding three-game point streaks. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Braden Holtby earned both wins against the Crunch this season, with a GAA of 2.0 and a 92.5% save percentage. He ranks sixth overall in the league with a 2.33 GAA and 92% save percentage on the season.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
The defensive pairing of Grant Lewis and Patrick Wellar was wildly successful last night, each finishing at +5. Lewis, Wellar, Karl Alzner and Bryan Helmer all recorded points in last night's win. Helmer ranks fifth among defensemen and seventh overall in plus/minus at +30. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (169 in 68 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (156 in 69 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 21.7% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.2% success rate and shows 16 shorthanded goals. Steve Pinizzotto is tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties, while Andrew Joudrey boasts three.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 6-1-0-1
On the road: 23-10-0-1
On Saturdays: 18-2-0-3
Opening faceoff between the Bears and Crunch is slated for 7:30 p.m. John Walton's live broadcast begins at 7:10 p.m., available on WQIC 100.1 FM or at sportsjuice.com.
March 19, 2010
Game Preview: Albany @ Hershey
With their second consecutive East Division title in hand, the Bears host the Albany River Rats tonight in the final installment of the season's eight-game series. Hershey is looking to establish a new franchise record at 52 wins. The Bears have won five of seven games against the River Rats this season and continue to defend a 23-game winning streak on Giant Center ice.
Oskar Osala has recorded four goals and two assists in six games since being dealt to the Carolina organization at the trade deadline. The Rats have won four consecutive games and show points in eight straight, opening up a 10 point lead on Norfolk for second place in the East Division. River Rats' leading scorer Jerome Samson boasts points in 12 of his last 13 games (12-11-23), while rookie Drayson Bowman is riding a four-game point streak (2-3-5). Samson has scored five goals in seven games against Hershey this season.
Hershey: 51-13-0-3, 105 points
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Albany: 38-24-3-5, 84 points
(2nd place in East Division, 3rd place in Eastern Conference)
2009-2010 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 5-2-0-0
Albany: 2-5-0-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 4-2-0-0
Albany: 2-2-1-1
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 24-8-0-1
Albany: 9-21-2-1
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Oct. 31: Albany @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Rats 1
Dec. 4: Hershey @ Albany-- Bears 1, RATS 3
Dec. 11: Hershey @ Albany-- Bears 0, RATS 3
Jan. 15: Hershey @ Albany-- BEARS 10, Rats 4
Jan. 30: Albany @ Hershey-- BEARS 8, Rats 3
Feb. 12: Hershey @ Albany-- BEARS 5, Rats 2
Feb. 21: Albany @ Hershey-- BEARS 5, Rats 3
Chris Bourque (1-4-5) and Alexandre Giroux (3-2-5) each recorded the most points by a Bear this season with five against Albany--Bourque on Jan. 30, Giroux on Jan. 15. Hershey found its highest goal total in Albany with 10 on Jan. 15. Giroux has registered 13 points in five games against Albany (6-7-13), and Andrew Gordon shows 12 points in seven games (7-5-12).
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Keith Aucoin (32-54-86) has been held scoreless in back-to-back contests for the fourth time in 2009-2010 and has never been scoreless through three straight games all season. Alexandre Giroux (36-51-87) surpassed Aucoin for the scoring lead with two assists against the Binghamton Senators on Wednesday. Aucoin continues to pace the league in game winners with nine. Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 15 and eighth in overall scoring (31-32-63). Steve Pinizzotto has recorded points in four straight tilts, though he is out this weekend. Giroux and Bourque have both found the score sheet in six of the last seven games. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Michal Neuvirth suffered a loss in his only start against the Rats this season-- a 3-1 decision in Albany on Dec. 4. He posted a GAA of 2.04 and a 93.8% save percentage. Braden Holtby was chased from net in his only game against Albany on Feb. 21, when Jason Bacashihua came on in relief. Holtby gave up three goals before Bacashihua earned the 5-3 win.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Sean Collins found his first goal of the season in Wednesday's game. Karl Alzner and Bryan Helmer rank seventh and eighth in plus/minus overall, both at +28. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (167 in 67 games)--a mark even with the Manchester Monarchs-- trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (153 in 68 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 21.7% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.3% success rate and shows 16 shorthanded goals. Steve Pinizzotto is tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties, while Andrew Joudrey boasts three.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 5-1-0-1
At home: 28-3-0-2
On Fridays: 13-6-0-0
The Bears will wear St. Patrick's Day jerseys to be auctioned off after tonight's match-up. Opening faceoff between the Bears and River Rats is slated for 7:00 p.m. John Walton's live broadcast begins at 6:40 p.m., available on WQIC 100.1 FM or at sportsjuice.com.
Oskar Osala has recorded four goals and two assists in six games since being dealt to the Carolina organization at the trade deadline. The Rats have won four consecutive games and show points in eight straight, opening up a 10 point lead on Norfolk for second place in the East Division. River Rats' leading scorer Jerome Samson boasts points in 12 of his last 13 games (12-11-23), while rookie Drayson Bowman is riding a four-game point streak (2-3-5). Samson has scored five goals in seven games against Hershey this season.
TEAM RECORDS
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Albany: 38-24-3-5, 84 points
(2nd place in East Division, 3rd place in Eastern Conference)
HOW THE BEARS AND RATS MATCH UP
2009-2010 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 5-2-0-0
Albany: 2-5-0-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 4-2-0-0
Albany: 2-2-1-1
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 24-8-0-1
Albany: 9-21-2-1
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Oct. 31: Albany @ Hershey-- BEARS 4, Rats 1
Dec. 4: Hershey @ Albany-- Bears 1, RATS 3
Dec. 11: Hershey @ Albany-- Bears 0, RATS 3
Jan. 15: Hershey @ Albany-- BEARS 10, Rats 4
Jan. 30: Albany @ Hershey-- BEARS 8, Rats 3
Feb. 12: Hershey @ Albany-- BEARS 5, Rats 2
Feb. 21: Albany @ Hershey-- BEARS 5, Rats 3
Chris Bourque (1-4-5) and Alexandre Giroux (3-2-5) each recorded the most points by a Bear this season with five against Albany--Bourque on Jan. 30, Giroux on Jan. 15. Hershey found its highest goal total in Albany with 10 on Jan. 15. Giroux has registered 13 points in five games against Albany (6-7-13), and Andrew Gordon shows 12 points in seven games (7-5-12).
BEARS BY THE NUMBERS
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Keith Aucoin (32-54-86) has been held scoreless in back-to-back contests for the fourth time in 2009-2010 and has never been scoreless through three straight games all season. Alexandre Giroux (36-51-87) surpassed Aucoin for the scoring lead with two assists against the Binghamton Senators on Wednesday. Aucoin continues to pace the league in game winners with nine. Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 15 and eighth in overall scoring (31-32-63). Steve Pinizzotto has recorded points in four straight tilts, though he is out this weekend. Giroux and Bourque have both found the score sheet in six of the last seven games. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Michal Neuvirth suffered a loss in his only start against the Rats this season-- a 3-1 decision in Albany on Dec. 4. He posted a GAA of 2.04 and a 93.8% save percentage. Braden Holtby was chased from net in his only game against Albany on Feb. 21, when Jason Bacashihua came on in relief. Holtby gave up three goals before Bacashihua earned the 5-3 win.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Sean Collins found his first goal of the season in Wednesday's game. Karl Alzner and Bryan Helmer rank seventh and eighth in plus/minus overall, both at +28. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (167 in 67 games)--a mark even with the Manchester Monarchs-- trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (153 in 68 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 21.7% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.3% success rate and shows 16 shorthanded goals. Steve Pinizzotto is tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties, while Andrew Joudrey boasts three.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 5-1-0-1
At home: 28-3-0-2
On Fridays: 13-6-0-0
The Bears will wear St. Patrick's Day jerseys to be auctioned off after tonight's match-up. Opening faceoff between the Bears and River Rats is slated for 7:00 p.m. John Walton's live broadcast begins at 6:40 p.m., available on WQIC 100.1 FM or at sportsjuice.com.
March 17, 2010
Game Preview: Hershey @ Binghamton
The Bears travel to Binghamton tonight to face the Senators in the seventh installment in the season's best-of-eight series. Hershey has emerged the victor in five of six contests against Binghamton this season. Hershey looks to stave off back-to-back regulation losses--which has not happened since October--and a third consecutive loss overall--which has not happened at all this season. The Chocolate and White need a mere point to clinch the East Division.
The cellar dwellers of the East Division, Binghamton has lost two straight games and shows a record of 6-2-2-0 in its last 10 games. Martin St. Pierre paces the Sens with 59 points in 64 games (20-39-59), and Ryan Keller boasts nearly a point per game with 58 points in 60 contests (29-29-58). Keller, Cody Bass, Tomas Kudelka and Zack Smith have each recorded two goals and two assists in six games against Hershey this season.
TEAM RECORDS
Hershey: 50-13-0-3, 103 points
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Binghamton: 28-31-5-3, 64 points
(7th place in East Division, 14th place in Eastern Conference)
HOW THE BEARS AND SENS MATCH UP
2009-2010 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 5-1-0-0
Binghamton: 1-4-1-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 4-2-1-1
Binghamton: 4-4-0-0
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 27-7-1-3
Binghamton: 11-20-4-3
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Oct. 10: Hershey @ Binghamton-- BEARS 8, Sens 1
Oct. 17: Hershey @ Binghamton-- BEARS 3, Sens 2 (overtime)
Oct. 24: Binghamton @ Hershey-- Bears 2, SENS 5
Nov. 20: Hershey @ Binghamton-- BEARS 5, Sens 2
Jan. 2: Binghamton @ Hershey-- BEARS 5, Sens 3
Jan. 31: Binghamton @ Hershey-- BEARS 6, Sens 1
Alexandre Giroux shows eight goals and five assists in five games against the Sens this season. Keith Aucoin has notched two goals and seven helpers in four games. The Bears posted a franchise-best 27 shots on goal in the second period against Binghamton on Oct. 17.
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Leading the league in points, the duo of Keith Aucoin (32-54-86) and Alexandre Giroux (36-49-85) look to become the first pair in AHL history to finish as the top two scorers in back-to-back seasons. Aucoin continues to pace the league in game winners with nine. Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 15 and 10th in overall scoring (31-31-62). Steve Pinizzotto has recorded points in three straight tilts, while Giroux and Bourque have both found the score sheet in five of the last six games. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Michal Neuvirth shows a 2-1 record against Binghamton this season with a GAA of 2.32 and a 92.6% save percentage. Braden Holtby earned a win in his only start against the B-Sens this season, with a 3.00 GAA and 91.2% save percentage.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Chicago rental Grant Lewis makes his highly anticipated Hershey debut tonight. Karl Alzner boasts points in three of his last five games. Captain Bryan Helmer sits fifth in plus/minus among defensemen and sixth overall at +28. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (164 in 66 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (148 in 67 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 21.7% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.2% success rate and shows 15 shorthanded goals. Scoring shorthanded goals in back-to-back contests over the weekend, Steve Pinizzotto is now tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 4-1-0-1
On the road: 22-10-0-1
On Wednesdays: 3-2-0-0
The Bears and B-Sens face off with a 7:05 p.m. start tonight. John Walton's call of the game is available on WQIC 100.1 FM or sportsjuice.com with 6:45 p.m. airtime.
The cellar dwellers of the East Division, Binghamton has lost two straight games and shows a record of 6-2-2-0 in its last 10 games. Martin St. Pierre paces the Sens with 59 points in 64 games (20-39-59), and Ryan Keller boasts nearly a point per game with 58 points in 60 contests (29-29-58). Keller, Cody Bass, Tomas Kudelka and Zack Smith have each recorded two goals and two assists in six games against Hershey this season.
TEAM RECORDS
Hershey: 50-13-0-3, 103 points
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Binghamton: 28-31-5-3, 64 points
(7th place in East Division, 14th place in Eastern Conference)
HOW THE BEARS AND SENS MATCH UP
Hershey: 5-1-0-0
Binghamton: 1-4-1-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 4-2-1-1
Binghamton: 4-4-0-0
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 27-7-1-3
Binghamton: 11-20-4-3
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
Oct. 10: Hershey @ Binghamton-- BEARS 8, Sens 1
Oct. 17: Hershey @ Binghamton-- BEARS 3, Sens 2 (overtime)
Oct. 24: Binghamton @ Hershey-- Bears 2, SENS 5
Nov. 20: Hershey @ Binghamton-- BEARS 5, Sens 2
Jan. 2: Binghamton @ Hershey-- BEARS 5, Sens 3
Jan. 31: Binghamton @ Hershey-- BEARS 6, Sens 1
Alexandre Giroux shows eight goals and five assists in five games against the Sens this season. Keith Aucoin has notched two goals and seven helpers in four games. The Bears posted a franchise-best 27 shots on goal in the second period against Binghamton on Oct. 17.
BEARS BY THE NUMBERS
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Leading the league in points, the duo of Keith Aucoin (32-54-86) and Alexandre Giroux (36-49-85) look to become the first pair in AHL history to finish as the top two scorers in back-to-back seasons. Aucoin continues to pace the league in game winners with nine. Andrew Gordon ranks second in power play goals with 15 and 10th in overall scoring (31-31-62). Steve Pinizzotto has recorded points in three straight tilts, while Giroux and Bourque have both found the score sheet in five of the last six games. The Bears own six of the top 10 spots in plus/minus.
GOALTENDING
Michal Neuvirth shows a 2-1 record against Binghamton this season with a GAA of 2.32 and a 92.6% save percentage. Braden Holtby earned a win in his only start against the B-Sens this season, with a 3.00 GAA and 91.2% save percentage.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Chicago rental Grant Lewis makes his highly anticipated Hershey debut tonight. Karl Alzner boasts points in three of his last five games. Captain Bryan Helmer sits fifth in plus/minus among defensemen and sixth overall at +28. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (164 in 66 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (148 in 67 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 21.7% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88.2% success rate and shows 15 shorthanded goals. Scoring shorthanded goals in back-to-back contests over the weekend, Steve Pinizzotto is now tied for first in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fourth with four shorties.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 4-1-0-1
On the road: 22-10-0-1
On Wednesdays: 3-2-0-0
The Bears and B-Sens face off with a 7:05 p.m. start tonight. John Walton's call of the game is available on WQIC 100.1 FM or sportsjuice.com with 6:45 p.m. airtime.
March 14, 2010
Game Preview: Hershey @ Worcester
In what has been deemed the final measuring stick of the season, the Bears take on the pride of the Atlantic Division, the Worcester Sharks, this afternoon. Hershey has won 21 of its past 25 tilts and have not lost in regulation since a Feb. 25 loss in Toronto. The Chocolate and White again look to claim the East Division crown tonight and will do so with one point in Worcester or an Albany loss to Syracuse.
Worcester sits atop the Atlantic with 85 points and have won three straight games. Steven Zalewski leads the Sharks in scoring with 57 points (21-36-57). Danny Groulx (10-44-54) and Logan Couture (20-34-54) each show 54 points this season.
TEAM RECORDS
Hershey: 50-12-0-3, 103 points
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Worcester: 40-20-2-3, 85 points
(1st place in Atlantic Division, 2nd place in Eastern Conference)
HOW THE BEARS AND SHARKS MATCH UP
2009-2010 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 0-0-0-0
Worcester: 0-0-0-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 2-0-0-0
Worcester: 0-1-0-1
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 3-1-1-1
Worcester: 3-2-0-1
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
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ON THE OFFENSIVE
Keith Aucoin and Alexandre Giroux remain the top two scorers in the league with 86 and 85 points respectively. Giroux shows points in five consecutive games. Aucoin has found the score sheet in four straight tilts and leads the league in game-winning goals with nine. Andrew Gordon ranks second in the league in power play goals with 15 and eighth in overall scoring (31-31-62). The Chocolate and White own six of the league's top 10 spots in plus/minus. The Bears have far and away the most goals for in the AHL with 280; Hershey averages 4.3 goals per game overall this season.
GOALTENDING
Michal Neuvirth takes on the Sharks in net this afternoon. He boasts a 14-5-0 record with one shutout this season. Neuvirth shows a GAA of 2.09 and a 92.6% save percentage in 19 starts.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Karl Alzner returns today after being out sick for last night's game. He boasts points in three of his last four games and is fifth in plus/minus among defensemen and eighth overall with +28. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (158 in 65 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (148 in 67 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 22.2% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88% success rate and shows 15 shorthanded goals. Scoring shorthanded goals in back-to-back contests, Steve Pinizzotto now ranks second in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fifth with four shorties.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 4-0-0-1
On the road: 22-9-0-1
On Sundays: 14-1-0-0
The Bears and Sharks are already underway after a 4:05 p.m. start in Worcester. John Walton's call of the game is available on WQIC 100.1 FM or sportsjuice.com.
Worcester sits atop the Atlantic with 85 points and have won three straight games. Steven Zalewski leads the Sharks in scoring with 57 points (21-36-57). Danny Groulx (10-44-54) and Logan Couture (20-34-54) each show 54 points this season.
TEAM RECORDS
Hershey: 50-12-0-3, 103 points
(1st place in East Division, 1st place in Eastern Conference)
Worcester: 40-20-2-3, 85 points
(1st place in Atlantic Division, 2nd place in Eastern Conference)
HOW THE BEARS AND SHARKS MATCH UP
Hershey: 0-0-0-0
Worcester: 0-0-0-0
2008-2009 HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDS
Hershey: 2-0-0-0
Worcester: 0-1-0-1
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Hershey: 3-1-1-1
Worcester: 3-2-0-1
THE 2009-2010 SEASON SERIES
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BEARS BY THE NUMBERS
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Keith Aucoin and Alexandre Giroux remain the top two scorers in the league with 86 and 85 points respectively. Giroux shows points in five consecutive games. Aucoin has found the score sheet in four straight tilts and leads the league in game-winning goals with nine. Andrew Gordon ranks second in the league in power play goals with 15 and eighth in overall scoring (31-31-62). The Chocolate and White own six of the league's top 10 spots in plus/minus. The Bears have far and away the most goals for in the AHL with 280; Hershey averages 4.3 goals per game overall this season.
GOALTENDING
Michal Neuvirth takes on the Sharks in net this afternoon. He boasts a 14-5-0 record with one shutout this season. Neuvirth shows a GAA of 2.09 and a 92.6% save percentage in 19 starts.
A STRONG CASE FOR THE DEFENSE
Karl Alzner returns today after being out sick for last night's game. He boasts points in three of his last four games and is fifth in plus/minus among defensemen and eighth overall with +28. The Bears have allowed the second fewest goals against (158 in 65 games), trailing only the Hamilton Bulldogs in that category (148 in 67 games).
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Chocolate and White have had a 22.2% conversion rate on the man advantage this season, the best power play in the AHL. Hershey owns a league-leading 88% success rate and shows 15 shorthanded goals. Scoring shorthanded goals in back-to-back contests, Steve Pinizzotto now ranks second in the league in that category with five on the season. Boyd Kane sits in fifth with four shorties.
HERSHEY'S RECORD
In March: 4-0-0-1
On the road: 22-9-0-1
On Sundays: 14-1-0-0
The Bears and Sharks are already underway after a 4:05 p.m. start in Worcester. John Walton's call of the game is available on WQIC 100.1 FM or sportsjuice.com.
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