2012–13 Hershey Bears season

Hockey team season August 2023 2012–13 2012 Hershey Bears AHL Eastern Conference 8th East Division 4th 36–31–3–6 (81 pts) 18–15–3–2 18–16–0–4 204 196 Doug Yingst Mark FrenchAdam Oates (co-coach until November 21) Troy MannCalle Johansson (until Nov. 21)Tim Hunter(until Nov. 21) Boyd Kane Jon DiSalvatoreRyan Potulny Giant Center Jon DiSalvatore (22) Jeff Taffe (57) Jeff Taffe (75) Steven Oleksy (151) Philipp Grubauer (17) Dany Sabourin (2.72) 2011–12 2013–14 The 2012–13 Hershey Bears season was the franchise's 75th season in the American Hockey League,Caldwell Dave In Hershey, an Original A.H.L. Team Plays on Uninterrupted The New York Times January 11, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/12/sports/hockey/hershey-bears-celebrate-75-years-in-american-hockey-league.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20201112042331/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/12/sports/hockey/hershey-bears-celebrate-75-years-in-american-hockey-league.html?_r=1& 2020-11-12 dead starting on October 13, 2012, and ending on May 8, 2013, when they were eliminated during the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Due to the 2012–13 National Hockey League lockout, Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates served as co-coach of the Bears alongside head coach Mark French until November. Several Washington players also played with the Bears for a time, including defenseman Dmitry Orlov and goaltender Braden Holtby, who recorded four season shutouts. The Bears experienced major offensive problems at the start of the season, resulting in the team's worst 17-game start in eight years. But the team saw more success as the season progressed, including a seven-game road winning streak from November 28 to January 11, and a seven-game point streak from January 26 to February 15. The Bears participated in the 2013 AHL Outdoor Classic, but lost to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Hershey was eliminated from the playoffs by the Providence Bruins despite winning the first two games in a best-of-five series, marking only the tenth time this had occurred in league history. Afterward, it was announced that French would not be retained for a fifth season as head coach. The 2012–13 season drew a club-record home attendance average of 10,046, only the fifth time a club's average had surpassed 10,000 in recorded league history. Off-season thumb|right|190px|Due to the National Hockey League lockout, Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates (pictured) briefly served as Bears co-coach along with Mark French. After several years of roster stability, the Hershey Bears lost several players during the off-season, including Keith Aucoin, Chris Bourque, Andrew Carroll, Sean Collins, Cody Eakin, Kyle Greentree, Christian Hanson, D. J. King, Jacob Micflikier, Graham Mink, Zach Miskovic, and Joel Rechlicz. The team obtained several new players through free agency, including Alex Berry, Matt Beaudoin, Matt Clackson, Jon DiSalvatore, Jon Kalinski, Steven Oleksy, Garrett Stafford, Ryan Stoa, and Jeff Taffe. Rookies Stan Galiev and Cameron Schilling joined the team, Mattias Sjögren returned from the Swedish Elite League, and Hershey also obtained Zach Hamill in a trade that sent Bourque to the Boston Bruins organization.Leone Tim Bears 2012–13 Preview: Season has new era feel The Patriot-News October 10, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/hershey_bears_2012-13_preview_12.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114223410/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/hershey_bears_2012-13_preview_12.html November 14, 2012 live Bears coach Mark French said the new roster made the season feel like "a change in era". Like all American Hockey League teams, the Hershey Bears saw changes at the start of the season due to the National Hockey League lockout. Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby and defenseman Dmitry Orlov joined the Bears roster due to the lockout, and Capitals head coach Adam Oates became co-coach of the Hershey team along with French. Oates' coaching staff also joined Oates and the team, including assistant coaches Calle Johansson and Tim Hunter, and video coach Brett Leonhardt. NHL Notes: Tuukka Rask to leave Czech team November 23, 2012 Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia http://phillyburbs.csnphilly.com/11/23/12/NHL-Notes-Tuukka-Rask-to-leave-Czech-tea/phillyburbs_landing_flyers.html?blockID=805173 March 16, 2013 https://archive.today/20130410173734/http://phillyburbs.csnphilly.com/11/23/12/NHL-Notes-Tuukka-Rask-to-leave-Czech-tea/phillyburbs_landing_flyers.html?blockID=805173 2013-04-10 dead Bears goaltender Sergey Kostenko started the regular season on injured reserve due to off-season shoulder surgery,Leone Tim Worcester Sharks rally for shootout win over Hershey Bears The Patriot-News December 15, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/worcester_sharks_rally_for_sho.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064209/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/worcester_sharks_rally_for_sho.html March 4, 2016 live and winger Danick Paquette required surgery after breaking his right forearm during an October 6 exhibition game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.Leone Tim Hershey Bears winger Danick Paquette recovering from tough break The Patriot-News December 4, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_winger_danick_pa.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120010/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_winger_danick_pa.html March 4, 2016 live Regular season October Hershey began its regular season with major offensive problems. They were outshot in 17 of their first 18 games,Leone Tim Offense sparks to life in Hershey Bears win over Toronto Marlies The Patriot-News November 25, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/offense_sparks_to_life_in_hers.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402195335/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/offense_sparks_to_life_in_hers.html April 2, 2015 live and were held to one or fewer goals in seven of those games. Their 6–10–1–0 start was the lowest total through 17 games since 2004–05, which was the last season they failed to make the playoffs.Leone Tim Offensive woes continue for Hershey Bears in loss to Adirondack Phantoms November 24, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/offensive_woes_continue_for_he.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402175048/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/offensive_woes_continue_for_he.html April 2, 2015 live After losing their season opener to the Syracuse Crunch,Kramer Lindsay Syracuse Crunch rings in home season with 4–3 win over Hershey The Post-Standard October 13, 2012 http://blog.syracuse.com/crunch/2012/10/syracuse_crunch_rings_in_home.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121219035508/http://blog.syracuse.com/crunch/2012/10/syracuse_crunch_rings_in_home.html December 19, 2012 live the Bears beat the Binghamton Senators on October 19 despite being outshot 44 to 21.B-Sens Drop First Game of the Season October 20, 2012 WBNG-TV http://www.wbng.com/sports/B-Sens-Drop-First-Game-of-the-Season-175036021.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103165622/http://www.wbng.com/sports/B-Sens-Drop-First-Game-of-the-Season-175036021.html 2012-11-03 dead Hershey lost their first home game on October 20, falling 8–7 to the Rochester Americans; the 15-goal total marked the most combined goals from a Bears home opener, up from the previous record of 12 in 1987. Hershey center Ryan Potulny exited the game with an undisclosed injury,Leone Tim Rochester Amerks rally to spoil Hershey Bears' home opener The Patriot-News October 20, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/rochester_amerks_rally_to_spoi.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402183047/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/rochester_amerks_rally_to_spoi.html April 2, 2015 live and would not return until November 16 after a nine-game absence.Sottille Dave November 16, 2012 The Patriot-News Syracuse Crunch hand Hershey Bears their third straight loss http://blog.pennlive.com/fanbox/2012/11/syracuse_crunch_hand_hershey_b.html November 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402185129/http://blog.pennlive.com/fanbox/2012/11/syracuse_crunch_hand_hershey_b.html April 2, 2015 live The team's defense improved in subsequent games, allowing two goals or fewer in four of their next five matches.Leone Tim October 28, 2012 Goal review works in favor of Hershey Bears in win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Patriot-News http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/goal_review_works_in_favor_of.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130104114015/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/goal_review_works_in_favor_of.html January 4, 2013 live Leone Tim Stan Galiev's shootout tally lifts Hershey Bears over Springfield Falcons November 2, 2012 The Patriot-News http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/stan_galievs_shootout_tally_li.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107185751/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/stan_galievs_shootout_tally_li.html November 7, 2012 live Hershey lost 2–1 in overtime against Binghamton on October 21. The game would have gone to a shootout, but under the first usage of the AHL's new video replay system at Giant Center, a Senators goal that had been overturned with 6.5 seconds left in overtime was restored.Leone Tim After review, Binghamton Senators defeat Hershey Bears The Patriot-News October 21, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/after_review_binghamton_senato.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026014958/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/after_review_binghamton_senato.html October 26, 2012 live The Bears were held to a single goal in a second straight game in a 3–1 loss to Connecticut Whale on October 26,Leone Tim Hershey Bears held to one goal in loss to Connecticut Whale October 26, 2012 The Patriot-News http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/hershey_bears_held_to_one_goal.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150705063931/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/hershey_bears_held_to_one_goal.html July 5, 2015 live but the next day saw their first home win and first shutout victory of the season. They defeated the Albany Devils 3–0 and Holtby, who had been sidelined since the previous week by an upper body injury, made 35 saves.DEVILS VS. HERSHEY : Holtby's 35-save effort lifts Bears, 3–0 The Daily Gazette October 28, 2013 http://www.dailygazette.net/Standard/ShowStoryTemplate.asp?Path=SCH/2012/10/28&ID=Ar02204&Section=Sports March 16, 2013 https://archive.today/20130413170519/http://www.dailygazette.net/Standard/ShowStoryTemplate.asp?Path=SCH/2012/10/28&ID=Ar02204&Section=Sports April 13, 2013 dead Forward T.J. Syner was recalled from the ECHL's Reading Royals and made his Hershey debut in that game. The Bears finished the month with a 3–2 victory against the Penguins on October 28, marking their first winning streak of the season. Orlov would miss the next four games due to an upper body injury, not returning until November 11.Leone Tim Offensive struggles continue for Hershey Bears in loss to Portland Pirates The Patriot-News November 11, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/offensive_struggles_continue_f.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150705073751/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/offensive_struggles_continue_f.html July 5, 2015 live November Hershey defeated the Springfield Falcons 3–2 in a shootout on November 2, in which Boyd Kane and Matt Pope scored their first regulation goals of the season, and Galiev made the game-winner in the seventh round of the shootout, his first professional shootout attempt. In a subsequent 3–2 loss against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on November 5, the Bears allowed a season-high 11 power plays,Leone Tim Binghamton Senators beat Hershey Bears in shootout The Patriot-News March 16, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/binghamton_senators_beat_hersh.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308040253/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/binghamton_senators_beat_hersh.html March 8, 2013 live four of which were five-on-three. Hershey had 50 total penalty minutes in the game, compared to 115 minutes total in their first eight games.Leone Tim Bridgeport Sound Tigers ride power play to win over Hershey Bears The Patriot-News November 3, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/bridgeport_sound_tigers_ride_p.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110072346/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/bridgeport_sound_tigers_ride_p.html November 10, 2012 live Stoa suffered an upper body injury that left him scratched until January 5.Leone Tim Hershey Bears winger Ryan Stoa eyes return to lineup after being sidelined more than two months The Patriot-News January 4, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_winger_ryan_stoa_1.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130110193133/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_winger_ryan_stoa_1.html January 10, 2013 live The Bears went 3-for-7 on the power play during a 3–1 victory against the Penguins on November 9, ending a 0-for-18 power play stretch; Holtby made 38 saves in the game. The Bears lost their next match 2–1 against the St. John's IceCaps on November 10. They were outshot 27 to 19, making a total of 359 to 266 for the season and putting them 29th out of 30 in the league in shots.Leone Tim St. John's IceCaps give Dean Arsene happy homecoming with win over Hershey Bears The Patriot-News November 10, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/st_johns_icecaps_give_dean_ars.html March 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20220610055803/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/st_johns_icecaps_give_dean_ars.html June 10, 2022 live Hershey's offensive problems continued in a 3–1 loss against the Portland Pirates on November 11, in which they struggled to get the puck out of their zone and through the neutral zone. Holtby, who made 31 saves, said afterward, "We just seemed to look dead the last couple games." Kalinski suffered a hand injury and would not return until December 27.Leone Tim Hershey Bears continue success against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Patriot-News December 27, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_continue_success.html March 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130102172215/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_continue_success.html January 2, 2013 live The Bears fell to Syracuse again on November 16. The 6–1 game, the most lopsided defeat of the season, was their third consecutive loss and third straight home game with only one goal. Hershey broke a three-game losing streak on November 17 with a 4–1 against the Penguins, where Garrett Mitchell scored two goals, including Hershey's first successful penalty shot since February 27, 2010. The team had surrendered two goals or fewer in eight of their past 14 games.Leone Tim Hershey Bears winger Garrett Mitchell spearheads win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Patriot-News November 17, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/hershey_bears_winger_garrett_m.html March 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115045/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/hershey_bears_winger_garrett_m.html March 4, 2016 live But Hershey lost their next two games, including a 4–0 shutout loss to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on November 21. The Binghamton-based Internet radio Power Play Post Show reported from an anonymous source that Penguins head coach John Hynes put a $200 bounty on Bears defenseman Oleksy for that game, a claim Hynes strongly denied.Fornabaio Michael Phantom Liveblog Connecticut Post November 21, 2012 http://blog.connpost.com/fornabaio/phantom-liveblog-2/9971/ March 18, 2013 https://archive.today/20130410172604/http://blog.connpost.com/fornabaio/phantom-liveblog-2/9971/ 2013-04-10 dead Bombulie Jonathan Pens' Hynes heavily denies bounty claim The Citizens' Voice November 22, 2012 http://citizensvoice.com/sports/pens-hynes-heavily-denies-bounty-claim-1.1407025 March 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034936/http://citizensvoice.com/sports/pens-hynes-heavily-denies-bounty-claim-1.1407025 March 4, 2016 live After the November 21 game, Oates announced he and his assistant coaches would no longer coach the Bears, giving full control of the team back to French and assistant coach Troy Mann. Hershey's offensive problems continued with a 3–1 loss against the Adirondack Phantoms, where they went 0-for-7 on the power play and saw their points percentage drop to .382, the worst in the Eastern Conference. However, they won five of their next six games starting with a 4–2 victory over the Toronto Marlies on November 25.Leone Tim Kevin Marshall lifts Hershey Bears to overtime win against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins December 7, 2012 The Patriot-News http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/kevin_marshall_lifts_hershey_b.html March 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121213084733/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/kevin_marshall_lifts_hershey_b.html December 13, 2012 live The Bears' subsequent 5–2 win against the Norfolk Admirals on November 28 marked the start of a seven-game road winning streak that would not end until January 11.Leone Tim Hershey Bears forwards Jeff Taffe, Evan Barlow injured in loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Patriot-News January 11, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_forwards_jeff_ta.html March 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402102834/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_forwards_jeff_ta.html April 2, 2015 live It was also just the second time in 19 games that they outshot their opponent, with 35 shots to Norfolk's 26. DiSalatore made two of the goals.Leone Tim Hershey Bears outshoot, outscore Norfolk Admirals The Patriot-News November 28, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/hershey_bears_outshoot_outscor.html March 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402173417/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/hershey_bears_outshoot_outscor.html April 2, 2015 live The Norfolk match was Kane's 310th game with Hershey, placing him 39th in the teams' all-time games played list.Tonight's Game Preview – Sound Tigers at Bears November 30, 2012 Hershey Bears http://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=3941 March 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402092247/http://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=3941 April 2, 2015 live The Bears won a third consecutive game against Bridgeport on November 30, against leading in shots 32 to 24. They won 5–2, scoring four goals in the third period, a season high for goals in a single period.Leone Tim Hershey Bears beat Bridgeport Sound Tigers for third straight win The Patriot-News November 30, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/hershey_bears_beat_bridgeport.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150402172748/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/11/hershey_bears_beat_bridgeport.html April 2, 2015 live December The Bears opened the month with a 5–1 loss against Norfolk on December 1, even though the Admirals allowed nine power plays.Leone Tim Norfolk Admirals end Hershey Bears' three-game winning streak The Patriot-News December 1, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/norfolk_admirals_end_hershey_b.html March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712052134/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/norfolk_admirals_end_hershey_b.html July 12, 2015 live Hodges Jim Admirals roll behind Vatanen against Hershey The Virginian-Pilot March 9, 2013 http://hamptonroads.com/2013/03/admirals-roll-behind-vatanen-against-hershey March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130312032724/http://hamptonroads.com/2013/03/admirals-roll-behind-vatanen-against-hershey March 12, 2013 live On December 4, DiSalvatore and Potulny were formally named alternate captains, ending the practice of rotating alternates throughout the season. Orlov suffered an upper body injury during Hershey's 2–1 victory against Norfolk on December 6,Whyno Stephen Caps roundup: Optional skate, no update on Dmitry Orlov The Washington Times February 2, 2013 http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/capitals-watch/2013/feb/2/capitals-roundup-optional-practice-no-update-dmitr/ March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130206134531/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/capitals-watch/2013/feb/2/capitals-roundup-optional-practice-no-update-dmitr// 2013-02-06 dead and did not return to Hershey until March 9.Leone Tim Goalie Frederik Andersen backstops Norfolk Admirals to win over Hershey Bears The Patriot-News March 9, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/goalie_frederik_andersen_backs.html March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130317105622/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/goalie_frederik_andersen_backs.html March 17, 2013 live The Bears also won 5–4 against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after Kevin Marshall, who had been a healthy scratch the day before, made his first Hershey goal in overtime for the win. The Bears lost 3–2 against the Hamilton Bulldogs, with Potulny scoring both Hershey goals, including a power play goal that ended the team's recent 0-for-19 power play record.Leone Tim Three-goal second period lifts Hamilton Bulldogs past Hershey Bears The Patriot-News December 8, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/three-goal_second_period_lifts.html March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712053805/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/three-goal_second_period_lifts.html July 12, 2015 live thumb|left|210px|Braden Holtby, pictured here playing for the Washington Capitals, had four shutouts for the Bears and was named December's AHL Goaltender of the Month.Hershey next won 2–1 against St. John's on December 11, in which Holtby the eighth goaltender in Hershey history to reach 70 victories. Taffe had two assists, tying him with Aucoin for second in the league for assists, and both Hershey goals came on the power play, marking the first time since November 9 they scored more than one power play goal in a game.Leone Tim Hershey Bears goalie Braden Holtby records 70th Hershey win in victory over St. John's IceCaps The Patriot-News December 11, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_1.html March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052749/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_1.html March 4, 2016 live Holtby had three shutout victories in the next five games,Leone Tim Hershey Bears goalie Braden Holtby shuts out Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Patriot-News December 26, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_4.html March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101125912/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_4.html January 1, 2013 live starting with a 4–0 win against St. John's on December 12. The Bears scored two power plays, marking the first time since the season's three opening games that the Bears scored power plays in three consecutive matches.Leone Tim Hershey Bears goalie Braden Holtby makes history in shutout of St. John's IceCaps December 12, 2012 The Patriot-News http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_2.html March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045955/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_2.html March 4, 2016 live Paquette and Kostenko were reassigned to ECHL's Reading Royals, and rookie winger Stanislav Galiev was recalled from Reading to the Bears.Leone Tim Stan Galiev rejoins Hershey Bears riding confidence boost The Patriot-News December 18, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/stan_galiev_rejoins_hershey_be.html March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070033/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/stan_galiev_rejoins_hershey_be.html March 4, 2016 live Holtby's next 4–0 shutout victory against Norfolk on December 19 moved him to fifth place in career Hershey shutouts with 13, and seventh place in regular season wins with 72.Leone Tim Hershey Bears goalie Braden Holtby makes 35 saves to blank the Norfolk Admirals The Patriot-News December 19, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_3.html March 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100954/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_3.html March 4, 2016 live Hershey went 0-for-9 in the power play in their subsequent 1–0 loss to Springfield on December 22, which ended a seven-game point streak for Taffe.Leone Tim Short-handed goal lifts Springfield Falcons over Hershey Bears The Patriot-News December 22, 2012 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/short-handed_goal_lifts_spring.html September 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110533/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/short-handed_goal_lifts_spring.html March 4, 2016 live Holtby's 2–0 shutout against Scranton on December 26 brought his record to 12–9–1, tying him for third in the league for wins; his four shutouts of the season tied him for second in the league. During a five-game span he stopped 154 of 158 shots, a .975 save percentage. With their sixth straight road win on December 27 against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Hershey saw a streak of 21 straight successful penalty kills end with a power play goal by the Penguins' Paul Thompson. Hershey lost their next three games, during which they went 0-for-11 on the power play.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/notebook_hershey_bears_versus.html Notebook: Hershey Bears versus Worcester Sharks The Patriot-News January 6, 2013 September 13, 2013 January 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130110231325/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/notebook_hershey_bears_versus.html live Although his shutout streak ended, Holtby made 89 combined saves during the losing streak.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/albany_devils_forward_bobby_bu.html Albany Devils forward Bobby Butler puts on all-star performance in win over Hershey Bears The Patriot-News December 29, 2012 September 13, 2013 January 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130118005608/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/albany_devils_forward_bobby_bu.html live Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_offense_struggle.html Hershey Bears' offense struggles in loss to Binghamton Senators The Patriot-News January 5, 2013 April 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130412100758/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_offense_struggle.html live Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/worcester_sharks_beat_hershey.html Worcester Sharks beat Hershey Bears in what might have been Braden Holtby's last game with the club The Patriot-News January 6, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130315182313/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/worcester_sharks_beat_hershey.html live He was named AHL Goaltender of the Month for December, during which he had a .943 save percentage and allowed one goal or fewer in six of 10 starts.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_5.html Hershey Bears goalie Braden Holtby named AHL Goaltender of Month The Patriot-News January 2, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062934/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_goalie_braden_ho_5.html live January With the end of the NHL lockout on January 6, Holtby and Schilling left Hershey for the Washington Capitals, which cleared the way for goaltender Philipp Grubauer to rejoin the Bears from ECHL's Reading Royals.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_goalie_philipp_g.html Hershey Bears goalie Philipp Grubauer finally gets an AHL opportunity The Patriot-News January 10, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060503/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_goalie_philipp_g.html live The end of the lockout was believed to ultimately benefit Hershey because they retained more of their roster than most other AHL clubs.Leone Tim Hershey Bears welcome end of NHL lockout The Patriot-News March 16, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_welcome_end_of_n.html March 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130110233007/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_welcome_end_of_n.html January 10, 2013 live Tomáš Kundrátek scored two goals for Hershey in their 4–3 win against Bridgeport on January 8, including the unassisted game-winner with 25.6 seconds left in overtime. Dany Sabourin made 35 saves, marking his third straight win as starting goaltender.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_defenseman_tomas.html Hershey Bears defenseman Tomas Kundratek scores twice in win over Bridgeport Sound Tigers The Patriot-News January 8, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060455/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_defenseman_tomas.html live Hershey's seven-game road winning streak ended with a 1–0 loss to the Penguins on January 11, in which Taffe, Potulny and Evan Barlow all suffered lower body injuries.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/notebook_hershey_bears_versus_2.html Notebook: Hershey Bears versus Connecticut Whale The Patriot-News January 12, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055840/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/notebook_hershey_bears_versus_2.html live Despite their absences, the Bears beat Connecticut 4–3 the next day, where the line of Kalinski, Mitchell and Barry Almeida combined for two goals and six points.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_down_connecticut.html Hershey Bears down Connecticut Whale in shootout The Patriot-News January 12, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060205/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_down_connecticut.html live Hershey beat the Whale again on January 13 in a 5–0 shutout, scoring four goals in the first period including three power plays, which equaled 11.1 percent of their 27 power plays of the season thus far. Tom Poti scored one of the power play goals; it marked his first game since January 12, 2011 for the Washington Capitals due to a fractured pelvis that threatened to end his career.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/first-period_goal_outburst_spa.html First-period goal outburst sparks Hershey Bears to win over Connecticut Whale The Patriot-News January 13, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060200/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/first-period_goal_outburst_spa.html live The Bears won their third consecutive game on January 16 with a shootout victory over the Worcester Sharks. Grubauer stopped four of five shootout attempts by the Sharks, while Mitchell and Potulny scored on the shootout for the win.Sottile Dave http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_win_third_straig.html Hershey Bears win third straight by beating Worcester Sharks 3–2 in a shootout The Patriot-News January 16, 2013 September 13, 2013 February 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130220234004/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_win_third_straig.html live But that game was followed by a season-high four-game losing streak, which included a 2–1 overtime loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at the AHL Outdoor Classic on January 20. Before a crowd of 17,311 at Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey kept the Penguins scoreless for two periods before they tied it in the third, then Paul Thompson scored a game-winning breakaway goal 1:19 into overtime.Sottile Dave http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/clutch_comeback_fuels_wilkes-b.html Clutch comeback fuels Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's OT win vs. Hershey Bears in Capital BlueCross AHL Outdoor Classic The Patriot-News January 20, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071116/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/clutch_comeback_fuels_wilkes-b.html live Their fourth straight loss against Binghamton on January 26 briefly took the Bears out of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference.Sottile Dave http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_drop_fourth_stra.html Hershey Bears drop fourth straight with a 3–2 shootout loss to Binghamton Senators The Patriot-News January 26, 2013 September 13, 2013 February 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130201121711/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_drop_fourth_stra.html live The Bears ranked 22nd in the league for scoring, averaging 2.53 goals per game, and were last in league for shots on goal per game at 25.21. Their record was 0-for-15 when trailing in two periods, and 12 of their games so far had been one-goal decisions.Fidler Chris http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_22468423/bears-ready-make-move Bears ready to make move – Lebanon Daily News Lebanon Daily News January 28, 2013 September 13, 2013 2013-04-11 https://archive.today/20130411060044/http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_22468423/bears-ready-make-move dead However, the January 26 loss also started a seven-game point streak for the Bears, which included three wins and four overtime losses, three of which in a shootout.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears_fall_to_hamilton.html Hershey Bears fall to Hamilton Bulldogs in shootout The Patriot-News February 15, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122905/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears_fall_to_hamilton.html live On January 31, the Bears obtained winger Peter LeBlanc in a trade for Beaudoin to the Chicago Blackhawks, and also received Casey Wellman in a trade for Hamill to the Florida Panthers.Sottile Dave http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_shuffle_the_deck.html Hershey Bears shuffle the deck as forwards Zach Hamill and Mathieu Beaudoin are traded in separate deals The Patriot-News January 31, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101344/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/hershey_bears_shuffle_the_deck.html live February thumb|right|190px|Jeff Taffe is the season's points leader for the Bears, leading in both goals and assists. Hershey broke their four-game losing streak with a 2–1 victory against the Manchester Monarchs on February 2, making a season-high 44 shots on goal. LeBlanc and Wellman combined for 10 shots in their Hershey debuts, and LeBlanc scored one of the two goals.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears_end_four-game_wi.html Hershey Bears end four-game winless streak with commanding effort against Manchester Monarchs PennLive.com February 2, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060038/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears_end_four-game_wi.html live Hershey lost the next day to the Penguins, falling 2–1 in overtime after allowing a power play goal with 10.8 seconds left in overtime.http://www.ldnews.com/sports/ci_22511600/pens-drop-bears-ot-again Pens drop Bears in OT again – Lebanon Daily News Lebanon Daily News February 3, 2013 Fidler Chris September 13, 2013 2013-09-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061132/http://www.ldnews.com/sports/ci_22511600/pens-drop-bears-ot-again dead In a 3–2 shootout win against the Lake Erie Monsters on February 5, Sabourin made 35 saves and the Bears killed seven power plays.http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_22527397/bears-stop-monsters-so-3-2 Bears stop Monsters in SO, 3–2 – Lebanon Daily News Lebanon Daily News February 5, 2013 2013-09-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055622/http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_22527397/bears-stop-monsters-so-3-2 dead 2013-03-16 They also defeated Binghamton 4–3 on February 9, scoring on two of eight power plays, better than their 1-for-11 power play record going into the game.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/power_play_fuels_hershey_bears.html Power play fuels Hershey Bears' win over Binghamton Senators The Patriot-News February 9, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060036/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/power_play_fuels_hershey_bears.html live Hershey lost 4–3 in a shootout against Norfolk on February 10, despite scoring three goals in the third period. Potulny made two of the goals, including the last with 34.4 seconds in regulation, marking his second multi-goal game of the season.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/despite_rally_hershey_bears_fa.html Despite rally, Hershey Bears fall to Norfolk Admirals in shootout The Patriot-News February 10, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060458/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/despite_rally_hershey_bears_fa.html live Stoa also scored his second two-goal game of the season in the Bears' subsequent 4–3 loss against Norfolk on February 10, which marked the team's third consecutive shootout loss. Hershey's seven-game point streak ended on February 16 with a 2–1 loss against Toronto. It was also their eighth one-goal game, tying them with the Houston Aeros for the season's most one-goal contests in the league.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/goalie_drew_macintyre_backstop.html Goalie Drew MacIntyre backstops Toronto Marlies to win over Hershey Bears The Patriot-News February 16, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102248/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/goalie_drew_macintyre_backstop.html live In a 4–1 win against Rochester the next day, Grubauer blocked 35 shots, marking his personal high in the American Hockey League and the third time this season he held an opponent to one goal in regulation.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/goalie_philipp_grubauer_backst.html Goalie Philipp Grubauer backstops Hershey Bears to win over Rochester Americans The Patriot-News February 17, 2013 September 13, 2013 February 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130228084518/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/goalie_philipp_grubauer_backst.html live The Bears defeated Binghamton 5–4 in a shootout on February 22, rallying from a two-goal deficit in the third period and killing nine of the Senators' 10 power plays. The victory was one of only two victories, both shootouts, in the past 18 games where Hershey trailed after two periods. Taffe scored two power play goals for his first two-goal game for the Bears, and McNeill's three assists move his career points total to 146, making him eighth in all-time scoring among Hershey defensemen. Grubauer earned his AHL shutout for the Bears with a 3–0 win February 23 against Adirondack, making a season high-tying 40 saves. The game brought Hershey's penalty kill record in 10 games to 42-for-46, or 91.3 percent,Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears_g_philipp_grubau.html Hershey Bears G Philipp Grubauer earns first official AHL shutout in win over Adirondack Phantoms The Patriot-News February 23, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308104942/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears_g_philipp_grubau.html live bringing their overall penalty kill to eighth best in the league. The Bears lost 6–4 in Albany on February 24, which was also the third straight game Hershey scored two power play goals. They were scored by Stol and Potulny, who had each had five goals in their last six and seven games, respectively. Wellman also scored two goals in the game.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/albany_devils_defeat_hershey_b.html Albany Devils defeat Hershey Bears at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall The Patriot-News February 24, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140305075454/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/albany_devils_defeat_hershey_b.html live March The Bears won their first three contests from March 1 to 3. Although it marked their fourth three-game winning streak of the season, it was their first time winning on three consecutive days, and first winning three in a row at home. Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_rally_to_beat_sy.html Hershey Bears rally to beat Syracuse Crunch The Patriot-News March 3, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115920/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_rally_to_beat_sy.html live Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/norfolk_admirals_sink_hershey.html Norfolk Admirals sink Hershey Bears The Patriot-News March 8, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060500/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/norfolk_admirals_sink_hershey.html live The streak started with a 3–2 victory against the Penguins, scoring three goals in the first half of the first period.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_ride_early_three.html Hershey Bears ride early three-goal lead to win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Patriot-News March 1, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052552/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_ride_early_three.html live They were outshot 34 to 15, which tied for Bears' lowest total shots in a game.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears-wilkes-barrescra_7.html Hershey Bears-Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game notebook: Boyd Kane records 99th Hershey goal The Patriot-News March 1, 2013 September 13, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104522/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears-wilkes-barrescra_7.html live Grubauer was recalled to the Washington Capitals on March 7 to substitute for an ill Michal Neuvirth.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/03/07/capitals-recall-philipp-grubauer-michal-neuvirth-sick-2/ Michal Neuvirth sick, Capitals recall Philipp Grubauer (updated) The Washington Post Katie Carrera March 7, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921215428/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/03/07/capitals-recall-philipp-grubauer-michal-neuvirth-sick-2/ live He stopped 40 of 45 shots in 5–2 loss to the New York Islanders in his first NHL start on March 9, and was returned to the Bears the next day after Neuvirth recovered.http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=659457 Capitals Assign Philipp Grubauer to Hershey – Washington Capitals – News Washington Capitals March 10, 2013 September 13, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060918/http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=659457 dead The Bears' lost their next three straight games, including two back-to-back losses against Norfolk in which they were held to one goal. Those losses placed them in danger of losing playoff contention, tying them with Connecticut for seventh, with Albany and Manchester each one point behind. It was also the first time this season the Bears lost a game in regulation that it led after two periods.Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/binghamton_senators_stun_hersh.html Binghamton Senators stun Hershey Bears with late rally The Patriot-News March 10, 2013 September 13, 2013 June 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130601163753/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/binghamton_senators_stun_hersh.html live The team's losing streak ended with a 1–0 victory against Bridgeport on March 17, when Mitchell scored a game-winning overtime goal.AHL: Mitchell sends Hershey Bears past Sound Tigers in overtime The Sentinel March 17, 2013 http://cumberlink.com/sports/college/ahl-mitchell-sends-hershey-bears-past-sound-tigers-in-overtime/article_822b67b4-8eaf-11e2-b407-001a4bcf887a.html March 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130318154917/http://cumberlink.com/sports/college/ahl-mitchell-sends-hershey-bears-past-sound-tigers-in-overtime/article_822b67b4-8eaf-11e2-b407-001a4bcf887a.html March 18, 2013 live Hershey faced a challenging schedule for the end of its regular season, with only three of the last 14 games scheduled for home. This marked the fewest in team history, with a previous low of five games in the final 14 of 2002–03.Leone Tim Road gauntlet confronts Hershey Bears The Patriot-News March 21, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/road_gauntlet_confronts_hershe.html September 8, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071202/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/road_gauntlet_confronts_hershe.html live The team also experienced significant roster changes in March, with Orlov, Oleksy and Schilling all being recalled to the Washington Capitals. Almeida and Kostenko were reassigned to the Reading Royals,Sottile Dave Hershey Bears defenseman Dmitry Orlov recalled to NHL, while forwards Barry Almeida and Danick Paquette are sent down to ECHL's Reading Royals The Patriot-News March 18, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_defenseman_dmitr.html September 8, 2013 March 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130324063908/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_defenseman_dmitr.html live Leone Tim Jay Leach scores twice as Albany Devils defeat Hershey Bears The Patriot-News March 29, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/jay_leach_scores_twice_as_alba.html September 8, 2013 July 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130708091855/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/jay_leach_scores_twice_as_alba.html live Nicolas Deschamps joined the Bears roster, and Kevin Marshall was for defenseman Chay Genoway.Leone Tim For Hershey Bears, 75th anniversary AHL season was a four-part odyssey The Patriot-News May 13, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/for_hershey_bears_75th_anniver.html September 8, 2013 July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130727122537/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/for_hershey_bears_75th_anniver.html live Capitals winger Joey Crabb also cleared waivers and was assigned to Hershey on March 23.Carrera Katie Joey Crabb clears waivers, assigned to Hershey The Washington Post March 23, 2013 https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/03/23/joey-crabb-clears-waivers-assigned-to-hershey/ September 8, 2013 September 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130911014100/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/03/23/joey-crabb-clears-waivers-assigned-to-hershey/ live The Bears ended a two-game losing streak with a 4–1 victory over Worcester on March 24,Sottile Dave Dany Sabourin strong in net as Hershey Bears beat Worcester Sharks 4-1 The Patriot-News March 24, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/dany_sabourin_strong_in_net_as.html September 8, 2013 May 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527091531/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/dany_sabourin_strong_in_net_as.html live but lost 5–3 on March 29 to Albany, who had just lost six consecutive games. Grubauer was replaced by Sabourin after surrendering three shots on seven goals. Hershey defeated Providence 3–2 the next day, rallying with two goals in the final 12 minutes. It marked the first time this season the Bears had won a game after trailing for two periods.Leone Tim Hershey Bears rally to defeat Providence Bruins The Patriot-News March 30, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_rally_to_defeat.html September 8, 2013 July 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130708083414/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/hershey_bears_rally_to_defeat.html live April April brought further roster changes for the Hershey Bears, with Joel Rechlicz rejoining the team in exchange for Matt Clackson, and Stafford being traded for winger Dane Byers.Leone Tim Hershey Bears trade D Garrett Stafford in exchange for Oklahoma City Barons F Dane Byers The Patriot-News April 2, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_trade_d_garrett.html September 8, 2013 July 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130707192056/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_trade_d_garrett.html live Forward Michael Latta was also traded to Hershey, meaning the team had added seven new players to the roster via trades since January 31.Leone Tim Hershey Bears quiet at AHL trade deadline The Patriot-News April 10, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_quiet_at_ahl_tra.html September 8, 2013 May 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130511025858/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_quiet_at_ahl_tra.html live The April trades were intended to add forward speed and depth to the team, but a late NHL trade deadline resulting from the lockout left only nine james to meld the new players into the line-up. After beating Syracuse 4–1 on April 5,Kramer Lindsay Playoff clinching bitter-sweet as Syracuse Crunch a no-show in 4-1 loss to Hershey The Patriot-News April 5, 2013 http://blog.syracuse.com/crunch/2013/04/post_110.html September 8, 2013 May 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130510035528/http://blog.syracuse.com/crunch/2013/04/post_110.html live Hershey fell into a four-game losing slump that briefly knocked them out of playoff contention.Leone Tim Manchester Monarchs send Hershey Bears to fourth straight regulation loss The Patriot-News April 13, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/manchester_monarchs_send_hersh.html September 8, 2013 May 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130512200208/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/manchester_monarchs_send_hersh.html live The first of those games, a 2–1 loss against Syracuse at home, drew a season-high attendance of 10,943.Leone Tim Bears' season attendance average surpasses 10,000 The Patriot-News April 6, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_season_attendanc.html September 8, 2013 May 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130511061344/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_season_attendanc.html live However, by April 12, a loss against Providence knocked them into ninth place, and last place in the East Division.Leone Tim Hershey Bears lose to Providence Bruins, fall to ninth place in Eastern Conference The Patriot-News April 12, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_lose_to_providen.html September 8, 2013 May 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130512203615/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_lose_to_providen.html live Another loss the next day to Manchester left them tied with the Monarchs for last place at 75 points, a full four points behind Connecticut and Norfolk to get back into the running for the playoffs. The Bears ended their win drought with a 5–3 victory against Portland. After having gone one-for-18 on the power play in the previous five games, Hershey scored a season-high five power play goals against the Pirates, including a hat trick by Crabb. Taffe recorded five assists, the team's season-high points total for a single game.Leone Tim Fueled by Joey Crabb and power play, Hershey Bears beat Portland Pirates The Patriot-News April 14, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/fueled_by_joey_crabb_and_power.html April 14, 2013 May 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130512150107/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/fueled_by_joey_crabb_and_power.html live Another victory against Adirondack on April 19 placed Herhsey back into playoff contention, tying them with Manchester, Norfolk and Connecticut at 79 points in the race for the final two spots.Leone Tim Hershey Bears beat Adirondack Phantoms, regain control of playoff fate The Patriot-News April 19, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_beat_adirondack.html September 8, 2013 April 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424075422/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_beat_adirondack.html live The Bears clinched the eighth and final seed by defeating Manchester 4–2 in their final regular season game on April 21.Toth Bill Hershey Bears playoff schedule WPMT April 21, 2013 http://fox43.com/2013/04/21/the-hershey-bears-playoff-schedule/ September 8, 2013 May 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130508184454/http://fox43.com/2013/04/21/the-hershey-bears-playoff-schedule/ live Taffe finished the regular season the second-highest scorer in the league with 18 goals, finishing behind the Rockford IceHogs' Brandon Pirri at 22 goals. Taffe and Pirri tied for the league high in assists at 53.Sottile Dave Hershey Bears vs. Providence Bruins: Playoff preview at a glance The Patriot-News April 22, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_vs_providence_br.html September 8, 2013 May 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130504110848/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_vs_providence_br.html live Neveau James IceHogs Miss Playoffs As Pirri Wins Scoring Title WMAQ-TV April 22, 2013 http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madhouse-enforcer/IceHogs-Miss-Playoffs-While-Pirri-Wins-Scoring-Title--204085611.html September 8, 2013 February 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222033343/http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madhouse-enforcer/IceHogs-Miss-Playoffs-While-Pirri-Wins-Scoring-Title--204085611.html live Taffe was also named the team's Most Valuable Player and made the AHL's 2012-13 second all-star squad.Leone Tim After near detour to Sweden, Jeff Taffe rejoins Hershey Bears for 2013-14 The Patriot-News June 14, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/after_near_detour_to_sweden_je.html September 8, 2013 July 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130708213356/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/after_near_detour_to_sweden_je.html live The Bears finished the regular season with a home attendance total of 381,764 and a club-record average of 10,046. This marked only the fifth time an AHL club had averaged more than 10,000 since records started being kept in 1962, and the first time since the then-Philadelphia Phantoms in 1999–2000.Leone Tim Hershey Bears finish with 10,046 attendance average The Patriot-News April 21, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_finish_with_1004.html September 8, 2013 May 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130508035248/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_finish_with_1004.html live Boyd Kane was named the club's Man of the Year.Leone Tim Hershey Bears captain Boyd Kane named team's Man of Year The Patriot-News April 11, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_captain_boyd_kan_2.html September 8, 2013 May 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130513021020/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_captain_boyd_kan_2.html live Calder Cup playoffs The Bears faced the top-seeded Providence Bruins in the best-of-five first round, marking the eighth consecutive year Hershey made the Calder Cup playoffs. It also marked the sixth AHL playoff meeting between the two teams, with Hershey winning four of the previous five, losing only in the 1949 finals. The Bruins led the league in wins (5) and points (105) for the 2012–13 regular season, and no team had beaten the AHL's regular season points leader in the first round of the playoffs since the Cornwall Aces in 1996.Leone Tim Epic performance by Hershey Bears G Philipp Grubauer backstops Game 2 overtime win over Providence Bruins The Patriot-News April 28, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/epic_performance_by_hershey_be.html September 8, 2013 May 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130523194628/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/epic_performance_by_hershey_be.html live The Providence roster featured three former Hershey forwards: Chris Bourque, Christian Hanson and Graham Mink. Defenseman Patrick McNeill did not play for Hershey during the playoff series due to veteran roster limit issues.Leone Tim After six seasons and two Calder Cups, Patrick McNeill bids farewell to Hershey Bears The Patriot-News July 7, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/after_six_seasons_and_two_cald.html September 8, 2013 July 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711123320/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/after_six_seasons_and_two_cald.html live Hershey won the first game 5–2 on April 26, with Crabb opening scoring with a power play goal, and the Bears taking a 4–0 lead by the second period, resulting in Providence goaltender Niklas Svedberg being pulled from the game.Sadowski Todd Hershey Bears Start Playoffs Fast with 5-2 Victory April 27, 2013 WPMT http://fox43.com/2013/04/27/hershey-bears-start-playoffs-fast-with-5-2-victory/#axzz2eJp83rrI September 8, 2013 May 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130524150621/http://fox43.com/2013/04/27/hershey-bears-start-playoffs-fast-with-5-2-victory/ live The victory marked Hershey's first game one win in a playoff series since defeating Manchester in the 2009–10 Eastern Conference finals.Leone Tim Hershey Bears G Philipp Grubauer earns first career AHL playoff win The Patriot-News April 26, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_goalie_philipp_g_2.html September 8, 2013 May 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130523191419/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_goalie_philipp_g_2.html live The Bears also won their second game 5–4 on April 28, with Grubauer making 54 saves, eight short of matching the team's playoff record. The Bruins allowed 64 shots, which were six short of Hershey's highest in a playoff game. Hershey was losing 4–3 in the third, their first time trailing in the series, but Grubauer was pulled for an extra attacker and Crabb tied the game with 91 seconds in regulation, allowing DiSalvatore to score the game-winner in overtime on a power play. Hershey's 5-for-10 power play record ranked the highest in the Calder Cup playoffs at the time.Leone Tim Hershey Bears F Peter LeBlanc tied for AHL playoff scoring lead The Patriot-News April 28, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_f_peter_leblanc_1.html September 8, 2013 May 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130523224311/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/hershey_bears_f_peter_leblanc_1.html live If the Bruins were swept, it would have marked the first time an overall top-seed was swept from the opening round of the playoffs since the Cleveland Barons ousted the Buffalo Bisons in 1954.Sottile Dave Former Hershey Bear Chris Bourque keeps old teammates from advancing in Calder Cup playoffs The Patriot-News May 4, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/former_hershey_bear_chris_bour.html September 8, 2013 June 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130628102656/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/former_hershey_bear_chris_bour.html live But the Bruins fought off elimination with a 5–1 victory in game three on May 4, where Bourque scored two goals and one assists against his former team. Despite scoring the first goal for the third straight game, Hershey failed to score on any of its six power plays, including a five-on-three that lasted a full two minutes.P-Bruins Stave off Elimination with 5-1 Win Our Sports Central May 4, 2013 http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4588530 September 8, 2013 September 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130910041850/http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4588530 live Providence also won a dramatic fourth game on May 5. Trailing 4–3 in the third period, the Bruins stunned Hershey by scoring two goals in the final four minutes, including Carter Camper completing a hat trick with his game-winner with 64 seconds left in the game.Camper's hat trick gives P-Bruins dramatic win in Game Four Providence Journal May 5, 2013 http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/bruins/content/20130505-camper-s-hat-trick-gives-p-bruins-dramatic-win-in-game-four.ece September 8, 2013 July 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130706112206/http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/bruins/content/20130505-camper-s-hat-trick-gives-p-bruins-dramatic-win-in-game-four.ece live Hershey were eliminated from the playoffs after losing the fifth and final game by 3–2. Crabb tied the game 2–2 in the third with his fifth goal of the series, but Bruins forward Jamie Tardif broke the tie at 9:20 of the period. The Bears finished the period with a six-on-four advantage but could not score.Leone Tim Providence Bruins win deciding Game 5 to eliminate Hershey Bears The Patriot-News May 8, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/providence_bruins_win_deciding.html September 8, 2013 June 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130627000836/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/providence_bruins_win_deciding.html live This marked the third consecutive year Hershey was eliminated in the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs. They became the tenth team in AHL history to be eliminated after winning the first two games of a best-of-five series; the last was the Lowell Lock Monsters, who lost to St. John's Maple Leafs in 2002. The road team won every game of the Bears and Bruins series. The only other time that had happened in AHL history was in 1995, when the Fredericton Canadiens eliminated the St. John's Maple Leafs. Hershey finished the season with a league-worst average of 26.42 shots on goal per game, and a total of 204 goals, the team's lowest since 2003–04.Speck Matthew October 14, 2013 Hershey Bears Notebook: Shooting and the Power-Play The Hockey Writers http://thehockeywriters.com/hershey-bears-notebook-shooting-power-play/ October 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131024010822/http://thehockeywriters.com/hershey-bears-notebook-shooting-power-play/ October 24, 2013 live Postseason On May 17, Bears President Doug Yingst and Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee announced they would not renew the contract of head coach Mark French. French spent four seasons with Hershey, making the playoffs every time and winning the Calder Cup in 2009. He was the fifth winningest Hershey Bears coach at 180 wins, which was one win behind the fourth winningest, John Paddock. French subsequently became head coach of KHL Medveščak Zagreb for the Kontinental Hockey League.Fidler Chris Hershey Bears land Mike Haviland Lebanon Daily News May 17, 2013 http://www.ldnews.com/hersheybears/ci_23485934/hershey-bears-land-mike-haviland June 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130623075828/http://www.ldnews.com/hersheybears/ci_23485934/hershey-bears-land-mike-haviland 2013-06-23 dead Several people were identified as possible candidates to succeed French, including Troy Mann, Paul Jerrard, Mike Stothers, Eric Veilleux and Larry Courville.Leone Tim Hershey Bears assistant coach Troy Mann will be a candidate to succeed Mark French as head coach The Patriot-News May 17, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/hershey_bears_assistant_coach_2.html September 8, 2013 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206105937/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/hershey_bears_assistant_coach_2.html live After a search, it was announced on June 18 that Mike Haviland had been chosen for the position. Yingst said Haviland was chosen because it was believed he could improve Hershey's home record and create a tougher, more aggressive, "in your face" team. Haviland had applied for the Washington Capitals head coach position the year prior, but Oates was selected instead.Leone Tim New Hershey Bears head coach Mike Haviland goes from foe to friend The Patriot-News June 18, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/new_hershey_bears_head_coach_m.html September 8, 2013 November 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131114045133/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/new_hershey_bears_head_coach_m.html live After four years as Hershey's assistant coach, Mann accepted a job as head coach of ECHL's Bakersfield Condors on June 21. Mann had reinterviewed for his position with the Bears and felt it went well, but said he faced a deadline to accept the Bakersfield job and could not turn it down.Leone Tim Departing assistant coach Troy Mann bids farewell to Hershey Bears The Patriot-News June 23, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/departing_assistant_coach_troy_1.html September 8, 2013 June 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130630081528/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/departing_assistant_coach_troy_1.html live Ryan Mougenel was signed as Mann's replacement on July 5. He had previously worked with Haviland, when Mougenel was alternate captain on and Haviland was head coach of the ECHL's Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies in 2002–03, the year the team won the Kelly Cup.Hershey Bears add four players, assistant coach Lancaster Online July 8, 2013 http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/870252_Hershey-Bears-add-four-players--assistant-coach.html September 8, 2013 2013-09-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20130917082019/http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/870252_Hershey-Bears-add-four-players--assistant-coach.html dead The post season saw several players depart the Hershey Bears line-up. Immediately after Hershey was eliminated from the playoffs, the Washington Capitals recalled Joey Crabb and Tom Wilson for their Stanley Cup run;Boyer Zac Capitals Recall Joey Crabb, Tom Wilson From Hershey The Free Lance–Star May 9, 2013 http://news.fredericksburg.com/dcsports/2013/05/09/capitals-recall-joey-crabb-tom-wilson-from-hershey/ September 10, 2013 2013-09-10 https://archive.today/20130910201738/http://news.fredericksburg.com/dcsports/2013/05/09/capitals-recall-joey-crabb-tom-wilson-from-hershey/ dead Crabb later signed with NHL's Florida Panthers.Panthers signs Crabb, Mottau The Miami Herald July 5, 2013 http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/07/05/3486439/panthers-sign-crabb-mottau.html September 10, 2013 September 11, 2013 https://archive.today/20130911012923/http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/07/05/3486439/panthers-sign-crabb-mottau.html live After 365 games with Hershey and playing as captain since 2001, Boyd Kane left the Hershey Bears for Medveščak Zagreb in Croatia, reuniting with French.Sottile Dave Hershey Bears captain Boyd Kane joins former coach, signs with KHL club in Croatia The Patriot-News July 3, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/hershey_bears_captain_boyd_kan_3.html September 10, 2013 June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610230422/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/hershey_bears_captain_boyd_kan_3.html live Sabourin left the Bears for the Graz 99ers of the Austrian Hockey League,Ellis Steven Dany Sabourin Signs With Austrian Team Graz 99ers Yardbarker July 2, 2013 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/dany_sabourin_signs_with_austrian_team_graz_99ers_nbspby_nbspsteven_ellis/13958596 September 10, 2013 June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610213019/http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/dany_sabourin_signs_with_austrian_team_graz_99ers_nbspby_nbspsteven_ellis/13958596 live and McNeill, who was limited to 47 games in the 2012–13 season due to veteran roster limits, signed a one-year two-way contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.Butzin Cory Columbus Blue Jackets sign former Saginaw Spirit standouts Patrick McNeill and Cody Bass Booth Newspapers July 8, 2013 http://www.mlive.com/spirit/index.ssf/2013/07/columbus_blue_jackets_sign_for.html September 10, 2013 June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610230315/http://www.mlive.com/spirit/index.ssf/2013/07/columbus_blue_jackets_sign_for.html live Potulny signed with the KHL's Avangard Omsk, Pope joined the Aalborg Pirates in Denmark,Leone Tim Former Hershey Bears head coach Mark French embraces challenge of coaching in KHL The Patriot-News June 3, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/former_hershey_bears_head_coac_1.html September 10, 2013 October 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131005143528/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/former_hershey_bears_head_coac_1.html live and Sjögren departed for the Linköpings Hockey Club in the Swedish Hockey League.Pettersson Gustaf Mattias Sjogren ready for LHC Linköpings HC May 16, 2013 http://www2.lhc.eu/artikel/37854/ September 10, 2013 Swedish September 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130922052558/http://www2.lhc.eu/artikel/37854/ dead Byers, Rechlicz, Stoa, Syner and Wellar were all re-signed for the 2013–14 season,Capitals Re-sign Ryan Stoa Washington Capitals April 15, 2013 http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=665868 September 10, 2013 September 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130920163622/http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=665868 dead Speck Matt Hershey Bears Retain Rechlicz, Byers Inside Hockey June 27, 2013 http://insidehockey.com/hershey-bears-retain-rechlicz-byers September 10, 2013 2013-09-10 https://archive.today/20130910160531/http://insidehockey.com/hershey-bears-retain-rechlicz-byers dead and Deschamps and LeBlanc received qualifying offers from the Washington Capitals.Carrera Katie Capitals make qualifying offers to five restricted free agents The Washington Post July 2, 2013 https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/07/02/capitals-make-qualifying-offers-to-five-restricted-free-agents/ September 10, 2013 October 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131011153558/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/07/02/capitals-make-qualifying-offers-to-five-restricted-free-agents/ live It was announced June 14 that Taffe re-signed with the Bears. The Swedish Hockey League had announced one month earlier that Taffe had signed a contract with them, but Taffe said that announcement had been premature, and he wanted to keep his family in North America.Leone Tim After near detour to Sweden, Jeff Taffe rejoins Hershey Bears for 2013-14 The Patriot-News June 14, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/after_near_detour_to_sweden_je.html September 10, 2013 July 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130708213356/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/06/after_near_detour_to_sweden_je.html live In July, the Bears signed four free agents to one-year contracts: defenseman Tyson Strachan, winger Matt Watkins, forward Derek Whitmore and goaltender David Leggio. For the 2013–14 season, Hershey signed defenseman David Kolomatis,Leone Tim Washington Capitals, Hershey Bears sign D David Kolomatis The Patriot-News July 6, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/washington_capitals_hershey_be.html September 10, 2013 July 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130708212836/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/washington_capitals_hershey_be.html live Nate Schmidt,Augustoviz Roman Schmidt surrounded by ex-Gophers on new train in Hershey Star Tribune April 17, 2013 http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/203420501.html September 10, 2013 June 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130603073659/http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/203420501.html live and Jaynen Rissling,Leone Tim Legacy Jaynen Risling joins Hershey Bears The Patriot-News May 3, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/legacy_jaynen_rissling_joins_h.html September 10, 2013 June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610213451/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/legacy_jaynen_rissling_joins_h.html live as well as goaltender Riley Gill,Northfield's Gill signs with AHL's Hershey Bears Northfield News & Transcript August 8, 2013 http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/sports/article_9b8878bf-6beb-588e-b728-3c45697e8c1a.html September 10, 2013 September 11, 2013 https://archive.today/20130911020640/http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/sports/article_9b8878bf-6beb-588e-b728-3c45697e8c1a.html live and forwards Josh Brittain, Dustin Gazley,Sports Briefs: Hershey Bears pick up Brittain, Gazley Lebanon Daily News August 7, 2013 http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_23816265/sports-briefs-hershey-bears-pick-up-brittain-gazley September 10, 2013 2015-06-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610225351/http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_23816265/sports-briefs-hershey-bears-pick-up-brittain-gazley dead Brandon Segal,Raby Ben Caps sign forward Brandon Segal Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic August 20, 2013 http://www.csnwashington.com/hockey-washington-capitals/talk/caps-sign-forward-brandon-segal September 10, 2013 September 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130923033651/http://www.csnwashington.com/hockey-washington-capitals/talk/caps-sign-forward-brandon-segal live and Jamie Johnson, a former linemate of Taffe's with the Rochester Americans.Leone Tim AHL veteran Jamie Johnson signs with Hershey Bears, reunites with Jeff Taffe The Patriot-News July 5, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/ahl_veteran_jamie_johnson_sign.html September 10, 2013 July 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130713215025/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/ahl_veteran_jamie_johnson_sign.html live Standings #97DEFF y– darkgray indicates team has clinched division and a playoff spot #bbffbb x– darkgray indicates team has clinched a playoff spot #ffcccc e– darkgray indicates team has been eliminated from playoff contention Divisional standings East Division GP Games played W Wins L Losses OTL Overtime losses SOL Shootout losses Pts Points GF Goals for GA Goals againsty–Syracuse Crunch (TB) 76 43 22 6 5 97 247 201x–Binghamton Senators (OTT) 76 44 24 1 7 96 227 188x–Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT) 76 42 30 2 2 88 185 178x–Hershey Bears (WSH) 76 36 31 3 6 81 204 196e–Norfolk Admirals (ANA) 76 37 34 4 1 79 188 207 Conference standings Eastern Conference Div Division GP Games played W Wins L Losses OTL Overtime losses SOL Shootout losses Pts Points GF Goals for GA Goals againsty–Providence Bruins (BOS) AT 76 50 21 0 5 105 222 183y–Springfield Falcons (CBJ) NE 76 45 22 5 4 99 235 186y–Syracuse Crunch (TB) ET 76 43 22 6 5 97 247 201x–Binghamton Senators (OTT) ET 76 44 24 1 7 96 227 188x–Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT) ET 76 42 30 2 2 88 185 178x–Portland Pirates (PHX) AT 76 41 30 3 2 87 230 233x–Manchester Monarchs (LA) AT 76 37 32 3 4 81 219 209x–Hershey Bears (WSH) ET 76 36 31 3 6 81 204 196e–Connecticut Whale (NYR) NE 76 35 32 6 3 79 213 222e–Norfolk Admirals (ANA) ET 76 37 34 4 1 79 188 207e–Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NYI) NE 76 32 32 7 5 76 218 242e–Albany Devils (NJ) NE 76 31 32 1 12 75 193 225e–Worcester Sharks (SJ) AT 76 31 34 4 7 73 191 228e–St. John's IceCaps (WPG) AT 76 32 36 3 5 72 195 237e–Adirondack Phantoms (PHI) NE 76 31 38 3 4 69 187 223 Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, ET – East Schedule and results Regular season 2012–13 Game Log – Regular season October: 3–3–1–0 (Home: 2–1–1–0; Road: 1–2–0–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Gamesheet 1 October 13 Hershey 3–4 Syracuse Holtby 6,434 0–1–0–0 0 Gamesheet 2 October 19 Hershey 3–2 Binghamton Sabourin 2,725 1–1–0–0 2 Gamesheet 3 October 20 Rochester 8–7 Hershey Sabourin 9,704 1–2–0–0 2 Gamesheet 4 October 21 Binghamtom 1–2 Hershey OT Grubauer 9,802 1–2–1–0 3 Gamesheet 5 October 26 Hershey 1–3 Connecticut Sabourin 3,072 1–3–1–0 3 Gamesheet 6 October 27 Albany 0–3 Hershey Holtby 8,189 2–3–1–0 5 Gamesheet 7 October 28 WB/Scranton 2–3 Hershey Sabourin 7,874 3–3–1–0 7 Gamesheet November: 6–7–0–0 (Home: 4–4–0–0; Road: 2–3–0–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Gamesheet 8 November 2 Springfield 2–3 Hershey SO Holtby 3,489 4–3–1–0 9 Gamesheet 9 November 3 Hershey 2–3 Bridgeport Holtby 8,525 4–4–1–0 9 Gamesheet 10 November 9 Hershey 3–1 WB/Scranton Holtby 5,048 5–4–1–0 11 Gamesheet 11 November 10 St. John's 2–1 Hershey Sabourin 8,726 5–5–1–0 11 Gamesheet 12 November 11 Portland 3–1 Hershey Holtby 7,810 5–6–1–0 11 Gamesheet 13 November 16 Hershey 1–6 Syracuse Sabourin 4,820 5–7–1–0 11 Gamesheet 14 November 17 WB/Scranton 1–4 Hershey Holtby 10,082 6–7–1–0 13 Gamesheet 15 November 18 Syracuse 5–3 Hershey Holtby 8,006 6–8–1–0 13 Gamesheet 16 November 21 WB/Scranton 4–0 Hershey Holtby 10,044 6–9–1–0 13 Gamesheet 17 November 24 Hershey 1–3 Adirondack Sabourin 4,132 6–10–1–0 13 Gamesheet 18 November 25 Toronto 2–4 Hershey Holtby 8,659 7–10–1–0 15 Gamesheet 19 November 28 Hershey 5–2 Norfolk Holtby 3,176 8–10–1–0 17 Gamesheet 20 November 30 Bridgeport 2–5 Hershey Holtby 8,594 9–10–1–0 19 Gamesheet December: 7–4–0–1 (Home: 2–4–0–1; Road: 5–0–0–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Gamesheet 21 December 1 Norfolk 5–1 Hershey Holtby 10,216 9–11–1–0 19 Gamesheet 22 December 6 Hershey 2–1 Norfolk Holtby 18,506 10–11–1–0 21 Gamesheet 23 December 7 Hershey 5–4 WB/Scranton OT Sabourin 5,042 11–11–1–0 23 Gamesheet 24 December 8 Hamilton 3–2 Hershey Holtby 9,411 11–12–1–0 23 Gamesheet 25 December 11 Hershey 2–1 St. John's Holtby 6,287 12–12–1–0 25 Gamesheet 26 December 12 Hershey 4–0 St. John's Holtby 6,287 13–12–1–0 27 Gamesheet 27 December 15 Worcester 4–3 Hershey SO Holtby 10,075 13–12–1–1 28 Gamesheet 28 December 19 Norfolk 0–4 Hershey Holtby 10,936 14–12–1–1 30 Gamesheet 29 December 22 Springfield 1–0 Hershey Holtby 9,139 14–13–1–1 30 Gamesheet 30 December 26 WB/Scranton 0–2 Hershey Holtby 10,162 15–13–1–1 32 Gamesheet 31 December 27 Hershey 4–1 WB/Scranton Sabourin 6,378 16–13–1–1 34 Gamesheet 32 December 29 Albany 3–2 Hershey Holtby 10,896 16–14–1–1 34 Gamesheet January: 4–5–1–1 (Home: 2–4–1–0; Road: 2–1–0–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Gamesheet 33 January 5 Binghamtom 3–1 Hershey Holtby 9,912 16–15–1–1 34 Gamesheet 34 January 6 Worcester 2–1 Hershey Holtby 10,168 16–16–1–1 34 Gamesheet 35 January 8 Hershey 4–3 Bridgeport OT Sabourin 4,918 17–16–1–1 36 Gamesheet 36 January 11 Hershey 0–1 WB/Scranton Sabourin 6,024 17–17–1–1 36 Gamesheet 37 January 12 Connecticut 3–4 Hershey SO Grubauer 10,409 18–17–1–1 38 Gamesheet 38 January 13 Connecticut 0–5 Hershey Sabourin 10,452 19–17–1–1 40 Gamesheet 39 January 16 Hershey 3–2 Worcester SO Grubauer 3,067 20–17–1–1 42 Gamesheet 40 January 18 Lake Erie 3–2 Hershey Grubauer 9,308 20–18–1–1 42 Gamesheet 41 January 20 WB/Scranton 2–1 Hershey OT Sabourin 17,311 20–18–2–1 43 Gamesheet 42 January 25 St. John's 3–1 Hershey Grubauer 9,103 20–19–2–1 43 Gamesheet 43 January 26 Hershey 2–3 Binghamton SO Sabourin 4,617 20–19–2–2 44 Gamesheet February: 5–2–1–3 (Home: 3–0–1–1; Road: 2–2–0–2) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Gamesheet 44 February 2 Manchester 1–2 Hershey Grubauer 10,672 21–19–2–2 46 Gamesheet 45 February 3 WB/Scranton 2–1 Hershey OT Sabourin 9,523 21–19–3–2 47 Gamesheet 46 February 5 Hershey 3–2 Lake Erie SO Sabourin 4,245 22–19–3–2 49 Gamesheet 47 February 9 Binghamton 3–4 Hershey Grubauer 10,368 23–19–3–2 51 Gamesheet 48 February 10 Norfolk 4–3 Hershey SO Sabourin 9,425 23–19–3–3 52 Gamesheet 49 February 15 Hershey 2–3 Hamilton SO Grubauer 4,287 23–19–3–4 53 Gamesheet 50 February 16 Hershey 1–2 Toronto Sabourin 5,814 23–20–3–4 53 Gamesheet 51 February 17 Hershey 4–1 Rochester Grubauer 7,683 24–20–3–4 55 Gamesheet 52 February 22 Hershey 4–5 Binghamton SO Sabourin 3,156 24–20–3–5 56 Gamesheet 53 February 23 Adirondack 0–3 Hershey Grubauer 10,906 25–20–3–5 58 Gamesheet 54 February 24 Hershey 4–6 Albany Grubauer 3,999 25–21–3–5 58 Gamesheet March: 7–5–0–1 (Home: 5–1–0–0; Road: 2–4–0–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Gamesheet 59 March 1 Hershey 3–2 WB/Scranton Sabourin 7,417 26–21–3–5 60 Gamesheet 60 March 2 Norfolk 2–3 Hershey Grubauer 10,502 27–21–3–5 62 Gamesheet 61 March 3 Syracuse 3–5 Hershey Grubauer 10,586 28–21–3–5 64 Gamesheet 62 March 8 Hershey 1–5 Norfolk Sabourin 5,626 28–22–3–5 64 Gamesheet 63 March 9 Hershey 1–4 Norfolk Sabourin 7,316 28–23–3–5 64 Gamesheet 64 March 10 Binghamton 3–2 Hershey Grubauer 10,367 28–24–3–5 64 Gamesheet 65 March 16 Bridgeport 0–1 Hershey OT Grubauer 10,825 29–24–3–5 66 Gamesheet 66 March 17 Adirondack 2–5 Hershey Grubauer 10,856 30-24-3-5 68 Gamesheet 67 March 22 Hershey 2–3 Connecticut SO Grubauer 5,854 30–24–3–6 69 Gamesheet 68 March 23 Hershey 4–6 Manchester Grubauer 7,755 30–25–3–6 69 Gamesheet 69 March 24 Hershey 4–1 Worcester Sabourin 4,917 31–25–3–6 71 Gamesheet 70 March 29 Hershey 3–5 Albany Sabourin 2,814 31–25–3–6 71 Gamesheet 71 March 30 Providence 2–3 Hershey Grubauer 10,819 32–25–3–6 73 Gamesheet April: 4–5–0–0 (Home: 1–1–0–0; Road: 3–4–0–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Gamesheet 72 April 5 Hershey 4–1 Syracuse Grubauer 5,491 33–26–3–6 75 Gamesheet 73 April 6 Syracuse 2–1 Hershey Sabourin 10,943 33–27–3–6 75 Gamesheet 74 April 7 Hershey 3–5 WB/Scranton Grubauer 7,125 33–28–3–6 75 Gamesheet 75 April 12 Hershey 2–3 Providence Grubauer 10,714 33–29–3–6 75 Gamesheet 76 April 13 Hershey 3–4 Manchester Sabourin 6,860 33–30–3–6 75 Gamesheet 77 April 14 Hershey 5–3 Portland Grubauer 5,606 34–30–3–6 77 Gamesheet 78 April 19 Hershey 2–1 Adirondack Grubauer 3,362 35–30–3–6 79 Gamesheet 79 April 20 Hershey 2–4 Binghamton Grubauer 4,341 35–31–3–6 79 Gamesheet 80 April 21 Manchester 2–4 Hershey Grubauer 4,341 36–31–3–6 81 GamesheetLegend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid #AAAAAA #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid #AAAAAA #ffc Overtime/shootout loss (1-point) 1px solid #AAAAAA Playoffs 2013 Game Log – Playoffs Eastern Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (1) Providence Bruins – Bruins win series 3–2) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Series Gamesheet 1 April 26 Hershey 4–3 Providence Grubauer 6,541 1–0 Gamesheet 2 April 28 Hershey 5–4 Providence OT Grubauer 4,954 2–0 Gamesheet 3 May 4 Providence 5–1 Hershey Grubauer 10,076 2–1 Gamesheet 4 May 5 Providence 5–4 Hershey Grubauer 5,042 2–2 Gamesheet 5 May 8 Hershey 2–3 Providence Grubauer 4,175 2–3 GamesheetLegend: #cfc Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #fcc Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Player statistics Skaters Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes Updated as of May 8, 2013Skaters – 2012–2013 Regular Season – Hershey Bears http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=skaters&team_id=319&season_id=40&tournament_id=0&leagueId=4&division_id=-1&confId=0 American Hockey League March 16, 2013 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014175704/http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=skaters&team_id=319&season_id=40&tournament_id=0&leagueId=4&division_id=-1&confId=0 dead Regular season Player GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalty minutes Jeff Taffe 73 18 53 71 0 27 Casey Wellman† 33 9 21 30 −2 4 Jon DiSalvatore 68 18 31 49 −13 24 Ryan Potulny 66 19 22 41 −2 30 Michael Latta† 9 1 2 3 −3 14 Boyd Kane 74 15 22 37 11 66 Tomas Kundratek 49 16 15 31 −10 26 Garrett Mitchell ice hockey 75 15 15 30 6 94 Peter LeBlanc ice hockey† 33 8 10 18 −2 4 Chay Genoway† 12 1 5 6 3 8 Nicolas Deschamps Nicolas Deschamps (ice hockey)† 16 3 4 7 −3 29 Zach Hamill‡ 40 11 11 22 8 34 Garrett Stafford‡ 48 1 20 21 −5 36 Ryan Stoa 48 1 20 21 −5 43 Patrick McNeill 47 4 13 17 −2 16 Dmitry Orlov Dmitry Orlov (ice hockey) 31 3 14 17 −2 20 Cameron Schilling* 70 7 9 16 5 61 Barry Almeida* 35 6 8 14 0 10 Steven Oleksy‡ 55 2 12 14 5 151 Joey Crabb† 12 6 6 12 5 6 Dane Byers† 5 0 0 0 −1 11 Mike Carman Mike Carman (ice hockey) 62 4 6 10 −1 20 Mathieu Beaudoin‡ 32 3 7 10 6 2 Mattias Sjögren 32 3 5 8 −4 12 T.J. Snyer* 36 3 4 7 1 15 Matt Pope 48 2 5 7 0 17 Julien Brouillette 61 2 5 7 9 35 Jonathon Kalinski 27 1 5 6 −1 23 Evan Barlow‡ 20 2 3 5 −3 12 Kevin Marshall‡ 52 1 4 5 5 77 Alex Berry 1 19 2 2 4 −1 40 Nate Schmidt* 8 1 3 4 −4 2 Matt Clackson‡ 19 1 2 3 −1 36 Tom Poti‡ 2 1 0 1 −1 36 Brett Flemming* 11 0 1 1 −4 2 Stanislav Galiev‡ 17 0 1 1 −4 8 Patrick Wellar 19 0 1 1 2 52 Danick Paquette 1* 2 0 0 0 −1 5 Playoffs Player GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalty minutes Peter LeBlanc ice hockey 5 0 8 8 4 0 Joey Crabb 5 5 0 5 0 2 Jeff Taffe 5 0 4 4 −2 2 Casey Wellman 5 3 0 3 −2 2 Michael Latta 5 2 1 3 0 6 Dmitry Orlov Dmitry Orlov (ice hockey) 4 1 2 3 0 4 Nicolas Deschamps Nicolas Deschamps (ice hockey) 5 1 2 3 1 2 Julien Brouillette 5 0 3 3 −1 0 Jon DiSalvatore 4 2 0 2 0 2 Ryan Potulny 5 0 2 2 −4 2 Nate Schmidt* 5 0 2 2 1 0 Tom Wilson Tom Wilson (ice hockey)* 3 1 0 1 −1 6 Ryan Stoa 4 1 0 1 1 0 Garrett Mitchell ice hockey 5 1 0 1 0 4 Dane Byers 1 0 1 1 0 0 Matt Pope 3 0 1 1 2 0 Tomas Kundratek 5 0 1 1 −1 2 Cameron Schilling* 5 0 1 1 −3 4 Chay Genoway 1 0 0 0 0 4 Boyd Kane 5 0 0 0 −8 2 Patrick Wellar 5 0 0 0 −2 22 †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining team. Stats reflect time with the team only. ‡Left the team mid-season *Rookie Goaltenders Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice; W = Wins; L = Losses; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SV = Saves; SA = Shots against; SV% = Save percentage; SO = Shutouts; G = Goals; A = Assists; PIM = Penalty minutes Updated as of May 8, 2013Goalies – 2012–13 Regular Season – Hershey Bears http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=goalies&team_id=319&season_id=40&tournament_id=0&leagueId=4&division_id=-1&confId=0 American Hockey League March 16, 2013 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014181129/http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=goalies&team_id=319&season_id=40&tournament_id=0&leagueId=4&division_id=-1&confId=0 dead Regular season Player GP Games played TOI Time on ice W Wins L Losses GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV Saves SA Shots against SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty minutes Philipp Grubauer* 28 1,623:46 15 9 61 2.25 695 756 .919 2 0 0 0 Braden Holtby‡ 25 1,457:50 12 12 52 2.14 712 764 .932 4 0 0 0 Dany Sabourin 28 1,520:56 9 13 69 2.72 639 708 .903 0 0 1 4 Totals 4,602:32 36 34 182 2.37 2,046 2,228 .918 6 0 1 4 Playoffs Player GP Games played TOI Time on ice W Wins L Losses GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV Saves SA Shots against SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty minutes Philipp Grubauer* 5 300:44 2 3 19 3.79 173 192 .901 0 0 0 0 ‡Left the team mid-season *Rookie Milestones Player Milestone Reached Cameron Schilling 1st regular season AHL goal October 19, 2012Leone Tim http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/defensemen_pace_hershey_bears.html Defensemen pace Hershey Bears in win over Binghamton Senators The Patriot-News October 19, 2012 September 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024010952/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/defensemen_pace_hershey_bears.html October 24, 2012 live Boyd Kane 300th Hershey Bears game November 3, 2012 Jon DiSalvatore 500th career AHL game November 25, 2012 Boyd Kane 900th career AHL game January 11, 2013 Julien Brouillette 200th career AHL game January 26, 2013 Patrick McNeill 300th Hershey Bears game February 2, 2013Leone Tim Hershey Bears-Manchester Monarchs game notebook: Patrick McNeill plays his 300th game for Hershey The Patriot-News February 2, 2013 http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears-manchester_monar_1.html September 10, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063026/http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/02/hershey_bears-manchester_monar_1.html live Boyd Kane 500th career AHL point100th Hershey Bears goal March 23, 2013Scott Don Bear Tracks: Boyd Kane notched 500th point; Chay Genoway – East is new to him Lebanon Daily News March 23, 2013 http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_22868138/bear-tracks September 10, 2013 2013-03-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20130331084050/http://www.ldnews.com/lebanonsports/ci_22868138/bear-tracks dead Jeff Taffe 500th career AHL point March 23, 2013Augustoviz Roman Ex-Gopher Taffe scores 500th point in AHL Star Tribune April 21, 2013 http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/203958281.html September 10, 2013 June 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130603065329/http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/203958281.html live References 2 External links Hershey Bears official site 2011–12 AHL season 2013–14 AHL season 2012–13 AHL season Hershey Bears Category:Hershey Bears seasons