Sunday, April 15, 2007

Hershey Dominates The AHL

The Hershey Bears finished their season with a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phantoms are are seeded in this season's Calder Cup. They will face Albany in the first round. I know your curious about a schedule, so:

East Division Semifinal -- Series "C" (best-of-7)
E1-Hershey Bears vs. E4-Albany River Rats
Game 1 – Wed., Apr. 18 – Albany at Hershey, 7:00
Game 2 – Thu., Apr. 19 – Albany at Hershey, 7:00
Game 3 – Sun., Apr. 22 – Hershey vs. Albany, 5:00 (GF)
Game 4 – Mon., Apr. 23 – Hershey vs. Albany, 7:00 (GF)
*Game 5 – Wed., Apr. 25 – Hershey vs. Albany, 7:00 (GF)
*Game 6 – Sat., Apr. 28 – Albany at Hershey, 7:00
*Game 7 – Sun., Apr. 29 – Albany at Hershey, 5:00
*-if needed

The Bears finish the season with a 51-17-6 record and was the points leader in the AHL with 114. Alexandre Giroux finished the season with a Bears' best 42 goals and 70 points. He was also a +28. Joey Tenute was next with 39 assists and 67 points. Surprisingly Chris Bourque finished the season with 25 goals and 58 points, 4th on the team. Not bad for the little guy.

The Bears are assured home ice advantage through out the playoffs.

Other Thoughts on the Bears:
Capitals Insider
On Frozen Blog
Ted's Take

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