Hershey Bears

The Hershey Bears are a professional ice hockey team based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Bears have played in the American Hockey League since the 1938–39 season, making it the... Wikipedia

  • City:  Hershey, Pennsylvania
  • League:  American Hockey League
  • Conference:  Eastern
  • Division:  Atlantic
  • Founded:  1932 (T-SHL/EAHL), 1938 (IAHL/AHL)
  • Home arena:  Giant Center (2002–present)
  • Colors:  Chocolate, tan, cocoa, white
  • Owner(s):  Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company
  • General manager:  Bryan Helmer (de facto – VP of Hockey Operations)
  • Head coach:  Derek King
  • Captain:  Aaron Ness
  • Affiliate(s):  Washington Capitals (NHL), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
  • 1932–1933†:  Hershey B'ars (T-SHL)
  • 1933–1934†:  Hershey Chocolate B'ars (EAHL)
  • 1934–1936†:  Hershey B'ars (EAHL)
  • 1936–1938†:  Hershey Bears (EAHL)
  • 1938–1939†:  Hershey Cubs (EAHL)
  • 1938–present:  Hershey Bears (IAHL, AHL)
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo