Friday April 24, 2009 vs Philadelphia

 

East Division Semi-Finals - Game 4

 

How Sweep it Is

Neuvirth Registers Shutout in Game 4, 1-0

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Philadelphia	0	0	0	0
Hershey	0	1	0	1

 

 

Scoring

 

2. HER Mink, (1) (Giroux, Bourque), 1:30 (PP)

 

Penalties

 

1 - PHI Szwez, 0:51 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Beagle, 4:18 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI van Riemsdyk, 10:01 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Guenin, 12:30 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Clackson, 16:24 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Matsumoto, 1:10 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Nodl, 1:59 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Amadio, 5:30 - Holding , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Beagle, 5:49 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Maroon, 9:38 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Sirianni, 16:19 - Boarding , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Collins, 3:18 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Kempe, 7:03 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Guenin, 9:05 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Aucoin, 17:47 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The Bears look ahead to the East Division Finals against the Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins on May 2, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:00 PM.

 

Phantoms netminder JS Aubin reacts as Graham Minks shot finds the back of the net. The lone goal would serve as the game and series winner.

 

Bears backstop Michal Neuvirth keeps his eye on a third period loose puck to preserve the shutout and series sweep.

 

Wednesday April 22, 2009 vs Philadelphia

 

East Division Semi-Finals - Game 3

 

Hershey Wins Nail Biter

Commanding 3 Game Lead in Series, 3-2

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Philadelphia	0	1	1	2
Hershey	2	0	1	3

 

 

Scoring

 

1. HER Kronwall, (2) (Aucoin, Giroux), 8:27 (PP)

1. HER Perreault, (2) (Giroux, Aucoin), 19:33

2. PHI Kalinski, (1) (Kane, Ratchuk), 15:54

3. HER Giroux, (2) (Bourque, Alzner), 1:20 (PP)

3. PHI Kukkonen, (2) (Nodl, Kalinski), 6:19 (SH)

 

Penalties

 

1 - PHI Bartulis, 7:21 - Elbowing , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Bourque, 10:18 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Giroux, 11:49 - Cross-checking , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Bartulis, 13:59 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Perreault, 17:26 - Goaltender interference , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Maroon, 4:02 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - HER Osala, 4:02 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - PHI Laliberte, 6:51 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - HER Joudrey, 6:51 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - HER Helmer, 10:54 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Kane, 1:11 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Ratchuk, 4:58 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Amadio, 10:20 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Raduns, 17:14 - Holding , 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The look to Sweep the Series April 25, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:00 PM.

 

Hershey's Michal Neuvirth makes a point blank save on the Phantoms David Laliberte during 1st period play.

 

The Phantoms Scott Munroe keeps his eye on the biscuit during a 2nd period Hershey rush.

 

Saturday April 18, 2009 at Philadelphia

 

East Division Semi-Finals - Game 2

 

Hershey Lays 1/2 Dozen on Phantoms

Score 6 Unanswered Goals, 6-2

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Hershey	1	1	4	6
Philadelphia	2	0	0	2

 

 

Scoring

 

1. PHI Kane, (1) (Kalinski, Szwez), 0:53

1. PHI Maroon, (1) (Matsumoto, Laliberte), 6:42

1. HER Helmer, (1) (Aucoin, Bourque), 11:03

2. HER Kronwall, (1) (Mink, Giroux), 14:58 (PP)

3. HER Giroux, (1) (Aucoin, Bourque), 2:27 (PP)

3. HER Perreault, (1) , 13:52

3. HER Pinizzotto, (1) (Osala, Sloan), 18:19 (EN)

3. HER Bouchard, (1) (Osala, Alzner), 19:33 (PP)

 

Penalties

 

1 - HER Sloan, 1:29 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Kukkonen, 8:49 - Boarding , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Helmer, 15:05 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Guenin, 3:27 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Giroux, 7:42 - Hooking , 2 min

2 - HER Giroux, 7:42 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Kukkonen, 7:42 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - PHI Gratton, 11:01 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Sloan, 14:39 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - PHI Maroon, 14:39 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Maroon, 14:39 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - HER Beagle, 16:50 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Amadio, 20:00 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Kukkonen, 1:44 - Holding , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Pinizzotto, 18:19 - Unsportsmanlike conduct , 2 min

3 - PHI Maroon, 18:19 - Unsportsmanlike conduct , 2 min

3 - PHI Guenin, 19:09 - Elbowing , 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The series shifts to Hershey on April 22, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:00 PM.

 

Thursday April 16, 2009 at Philadelphia

 

East Division Semi-Finals - Game 1

 

Hershey Jumps Out to Series Lead

Downs Philadelphia, 4-2

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Hershey	1	0	3	4
Philadelphia	0	1	1	2

 

 

Scoring

 

1. HER Gordon, (1) (Wilson, Bouchard), 15:18

2. PHI Matsumoto, (1) (Maroon, Syvret), 3:21

3. HER Wilson, (1) (Gordon, Aucoin), 1:31 (PP)

3. HER Osala, (1) (Joudrey, Sloan), 5:31

3. PHI Kukkonen, (1) (Matsumoto, Maroon), 11:31

3. HER Beagle, (1) (Bourque, Perreault), 18:02

 

Penalties

 

1 - PHI Matsumoto, 1:48 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Laliberte, 4:29 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Aucoin, 5:06 - Diving (64.2), 2 min

1 - PHI Kalinski, 5:06 - Tripping , 2 min

1 - HER Mink, 5:43 - Tripping , 2 min

1 - PHI Guenin, 5:43 - Cross-checking , 2 min

1 - HER Beagle, 7:14 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Helmer, 18:43 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Giroux, 1:06 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Alzner, 5:51 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Helmer, 7:47 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Kane, 9:18 - Holding , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Osala, 16:48 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - HER Pinizzotto, 16:48 - Boarding , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Curry, 16:48 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - PHI Kalinski, 19:53 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Clackson, 3:03 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Arsene, 5:49 - Holding , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Kane, 7:22 - Holding the stick , 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The Bears continue the East Division Semi's in Philadelphia on April 18, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:05 PM.

 

Monday April 13, 2009

 

Playoff Schedule Released

 

 

Sunday April 12, 2009 vs Wilkes-Barre

 

Hershey Drops Regular Season Finale

Giroux Nets Numbers 59 & 60, 5-4

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Wilkes Barre	0	2	3	5
Hershey	0	3	1	4

 

 

Scoring

 

2. WBS Caputi, (18) (Daoust, Thomas), 2:00 (PP)

2. HER Joudrey, (7) (Morin), 3:26

2. WBS Thomas, (8) (Caputi, Caffaro), 4:54

2. HER Giroux, (59) (Aucoin), 5:28

2. HER Bouchard, (15) (Gordon, Wilson), 19:02 (PP)

3. WBS Pesonen, (31) (Letestu), 1:45

3. WBS Pesonen, (32) (Wozniewski), 5:07 (PP)

3. WBS Johnson, (14) (Letestu, Pesonen), 17:16

3. HER Giroux, (60) (Aucoin, Bourque), 18:49

 

Penalties

 

1 - WBS Caffaro, 4:57 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

1 - WBS Bissonnette, 9:52 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - HER Finley, 9:52 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - HER Wilson, 9:52 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - WBS Henrich, 12:55 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Machesney, 17:27 - Delay of game , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Finley, 0:33 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - WBS Johnson, 10:21 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - HER Arsene, 10:21 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - WBS Vitale, 15:25 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Aucoin, 16:25 - Slashing , 2 min

2 - WBS Engelland, 17:07 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Brennan, 3:26 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

3 - WBS Caffaro, 9:01 - Delay of game , 2 min (PP)

3 - WBS Thomas, 12:45 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The Bears begin the 2009 Calder Cup Playoffs. Date and Time TBA.

 

Making his Hershey debut, Defenseman Joe Finley grapples with the Penguins Paul Bissonnette during their 1st period scrap.

 

Winner of Hershey's unsung Hero award, Greg Amadio, delivers a big hit to the Penguins Andy Wozniewski during 1st period play.

 

Alexandre Giroux is congratulated by teammate Chris Bourqe after potting his 59th goal of the year.

 

Also making his 2009 Hershey debut was Travis Morin.

 

Saturday April 11, 2009 vs Philadelphia

 

Bears Hang on for Win

Clinch East Division Title, 3-2

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Philadelphia	0	1	1	2
Hershey	1	1	1	3

 

 

Scoring

 

1. HER Wilson, (27) (Bouchard, Alzner), 13:25 (PP)

2. HER Wilson, (28) (Bouchard), 1:43

2. PHI Sbisa, (1) (Syvret, Matsumoto), 2:47 (PP)

3. HER Kronwall, (9) (Joudrey), 14:49

3. PHI Maroon, (23) (Matsumoto, Sbisa), 18:34 (PP)

 

Penalties

 

1 - PHI Sirianni, 4:52 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Sloane, 7:13 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Bourque, 8:22 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Amadio, 8:36 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Curry, 11:40 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Klotz, 13:43 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - HER Brennan, 13:43 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - HER Arsene, 1:53 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Kronwall, 1:53 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Sirianni, 3:08 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Maroon, 15:30 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Maroon, 15:30 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - HER Giroux, 15:30 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - PHI Bellamy, 19:45 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Mink, 5:51 - Unsportsmanlike conduct , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Helmer, 8:47 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Giroux, 18:02 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Giroux, 18:02 - Unsportsmanlike conduct - Disputing decision (40.2(i)), 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The Bears close out the 08-09 regular season when they host the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins on April 12, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 6:00 PM.

 

Prior to the Game, AHL President Dave Andrews presents the Bears Alexandre Giroux with his League MVP award.

 

The Bears Michal Neuvirth makes a sweeping 1st period save on the Phantoms David Laliberte.

 

Hersheys Andrew Gordon screens the Phantoms JS Aubin as Kyle Wilson's shot finds the net during 1st period play.

 

Just 1:43 into the second frame Wilson, picks up goal number 2.

 

With the score 3-2 late in third period, Neuvirth comes up big on this Patrick Maroon breakaway to preserve the win.

 

Friday April 10, 2009 at Philadelphia

 

Hershey Drops Game, Phantoms in Playoffs

Giroux nets number 58, 5-2

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Hershey	0	1	1	2
Philadelphia	3	1	1	5

 

 

Scoring

 

1. PHI Matsumoto, (29) (Maroon, Laliberte), 7:44

1. PHI Sirianni, (12) (Syvret, Ross), 16:11 (PP)

1. PHI Sirianni, (13) (Syvret, Kane), 18:43 (PP)

2. HER Joudrey, (6) (McNeill, Brennan), 8:13

2. PHI Kalinski, (10) , 14:47

3. HER Giroux, (58) (Perreault, Kronwall), 6:03 (PP)

3. PHI Sirianni, (14) (Ross, Guenin), 18:56 (EN)

 

Penalties

 

1 - HER Helmer, 1:58 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER McNeill, 1:58 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - PHI Served By , 1:58 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - HER Brennan, 5:10 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - PHI Clackson, 5:10 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - PHI Sbisa, 8:41 - High-sticking , 2 min (PP)

1 - PHI Guenin, 10:08 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Bouchard, 15:27 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER McNeill, 17:08 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Clackson, 6:12 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - PHI Matsumoto, 16:41 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

3 - PHI Served By , 4:51 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Osala, 7:30 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Brennan, 19:28 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The Bears host the Phantoms on April 11, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:00 PM.

 

Saturday April 4, 2009 at Wilkes Barre

 

Bears Win Via Shootout

Giroux picks up Goal Numbers 56 & 57, 3-2

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	OT	SO	Total
Hershey	2	0	0	0	1	3
Wilkes Barre	0	0	2	0	0	2

 

 

Scoring

 

1. HER Giroux, (56) (Perreault, Bourque), 1:40

1. HER Giroux, (57) (Bourque), 16:00

3. WBS Bissonnette, (7) (Pesonen, Johnson), 14:21

3. WBS Letestu, (23) (Minard, Pesonen), 19:57

 

Penalties

 

1 - HER Gordon, 4:50 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Brennan, 3:34 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - WBS Served By Vitale, 5:57 - Bench minor - Too many men , 2 min (PP)

2 - WBS Wozniewski, 10:03 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Osala, 13:29 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - WBS Engelland, 13:29 - Fighting , 5 min

3 - HER Lepisto, 3:43 - Holding , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Neuvirth, 9:07 - Delay of game , 2 min (PP)

3 - WBS Bissonnette, 12:01 - Slashing , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Wilson, 14:40 - Delay of game , 2 min (PP)

 

Hershey Shootout

 

19 Darren Reid Goal

18 Kyle Wilson Goal

17 Chris Bourque Goal

12 Alexandre Giroux No Goal

Total: 3

 

Wilkes Barre Shootout

 

81 Miroslav Satan No Goal

25 Janne Pesonen Goal

10 Mark Letestu Goal

13 Alex Goligoski No Goal

22 Jeff Taffe No Goal

Total: 2

 

Coming Up: The Bears head to Philadelphia to face the Phantoms on April 10, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:05 PM.

 

Friday April 3, 2009 at Bridgeport

 

Bears Bitten By Bridgeport

OT Loss Brings Sound Tigers within 2 Points, 4-3

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	OT	Total
Hershey	2	1	0	0	3
Bridgeport	1	1	1	1	4

 

 

Scoring

 

1. BRI Fraser, (7) (Joensuu, Wotton), 3:36

1. HER McNeill, (3) (Brennan, Joudrey), 17:46

1. HER Perreault, (11) (Giroux, Lepisto), 18:23 (PP)

2. HER Reid, (2) (Gordon), 2:47

2. BRI Joensuu, (19) (Fraser, Kohn), 11:14 (PP)

3. BRI Haskins, (10) (Bentivoglio, Sim), 5:43

OT. BRI Bentivoglio, (13) (Haskins, Kohn), 0:25

 

Penalties

 

1 - HER McNeill, 5:50 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - BRI Fritz, 5:50 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - HER Reid, 13:33 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

1 - BRI Bentivoglio, 18:10 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Sloan, 5:40 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - BRI Haley, 5:40 - Roughing , 2 min (PP)

2 - BRI Haley, 5:40 - Roughing , 2 min

2 - BRI Bentivoglio, 7:25 - Cross-checking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Sloan, 9:39 - Interference , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER Perreault, 16:47 - Cross-checking , 2 min (PP)

3 - HER Pinizzotto, 6:54 - Roughing , 2 min

3 - BRI Smith, 6:54 - Roughing , 2 min

 

Coming Up: The Bears bus to Wilkes Barre on April 4, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:05 PM.

 

Wednesday April 1, 2009 at Norfolk

 

Bears Fooled in Norfolk

Hershey Loses Game and Ground, 3-2

 

TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	Total
Hershey	1	0	1	2
Norfolk	2	1	0	3

 

 

Scoring

 

1. HER Bourque, (21) (Giroux, Kronwall), 0:51

1. NOR Jones, (18) (Konopka, Lundin), 14:55 (PP)

1. NOR Smolenak, (22) (Wishart, Segal), 16:36

2. NOR Swanson, (1) (Wishart, Konopka), 10:48

3. HER Giroux, (55) (Bourque, Kronwall), 1:01

 

Penalties

 

1 - HER McNeill, 1:49 - Cross-checking , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER Brennan, 7:36 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - NOR Brookbank, 7:36 - Fighting , 5 min

1 - NOR Henley, 11:09 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - HER McNeill, 13:25 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

1 - NOR Hooton, 17:17 - Hooking , 2 min (PP)

2 - HER McNeill, 3:05 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - NOR Henley, 3:05 - Fighting , 5 min

2 - HER Brennan, 17:32 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

3 - NOR Kinrade, 9:26 - Tripping , 2 min (PP)

3 - NOR Simek, 18:43 - Goaltender interference , 2 min (PP)

 

Coming Up: The Bears head to Bridgeport to face the Sound Tigers on April 3, 2009. Faceoff is slated for 7:00 PM.