While a couple players received roaring cheers from the crowd, the Coachella Valley Firebirds' rivals smiled about the chilly ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — The jerseys worn Friday evening by the Hershey Bears in their matchup against the Rochester Americans may look a little different, yet familiar for all generations of Bears fans.

LAVAL, QC — The Hershey Bears (25-11-3-0) begin a three-game Canadian road trip tonight at Place Bell against the Laval Rocket (23-11-2-1), marking their only regular-season visit to Quebec.

Ness, who turns 35 in May, has been a big part of Hershey’s last two Calder Cup championship teams. With intimidating defenseman Dylan McIlrath now with Washington, Ness is the Bears’ captain.

Todd Nelson’s Hershey Bears are starting to look like the team that has dominated the American Hockey League the last couple of years. The Bears, Calder Cup champions the last two seasons ...