Hershey Bears
AHL club; plays at Giant Center, Hershey, Pa.
Coverage (3 articles)
Checkers Lose 3-2 at Hershey, Split Opening Weekend
Jack Beckett·
The Checkers fell behind 2-0 in the first period at Hershey on Sunday and lost 3-2, splitting the season-opening series. They killed all six Hershey power plays, and Tyler Muszelik made 20 saves in his first pro game.
Nate Smith Scores Three as Checkers Open With a 5-2 Win at Hershey
Jack Beckett·
Nate Smith scored three goals, the first hat trick of his pro career, and Cooper Black made 30 saves as the Checkers opened the season with a 5-2 win at Hershey.
Checkers Open at Hershey After 44 Wins and a First-Round Exit
Jack Beckett·
The Charlotte Checkers won 44 games last season and were out of the playoffs in three. They open Saturday at Hershey with the same coach, a new top scorer to find and 11 players who cleared NHL waivers this week.