Chirps from Center Ice

A fan blog about the AHL's Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins

GAMEDAY: vs. Hershey 4/6

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Home Game: 35

AHL Game: 1075

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

Media Kit

Last Game: Wednesday in Norfolk, the Penguins lost to the Norfolk Admirals 2-1. Alex Grant had the lone goal in the loss, Norfolk’s 23rd straight. For Hershey, Sunday at home they lost to the Binghamton Senators in a shootout 6-5. The shootout lasted thirteen rounds.

Last Meeting: February 12 in Hershey, the Pens lost 5-1. Jason Willimas had the lone Penguins goal in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 41-23-2-5 (89 pts., 2nd place East Division) For HER: 38-21-4-7 (87 pts., 3rd place East Division)

Why you should care: This is a Calder Cup Playoffs preview. These two teams are headed on a collision course later this month once playoffs formally begin. What is at issue is who gets home ice. The winner of this game solidifies themselves as the favorite for the four seed.

Referee(s): T.J. Luxmore / David Banfield

Linesmen: Matt McNulty / Chris Allman

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @TheHersheyBears

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @timleone

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / HER: Scott Stuccio @ScottStuccio and Randy “Rock” Johnson @RRJ_Hockey

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @SweetestHockey

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Hershey: WHP 580

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): Dollar Dogs and Drafts / Stephanie Jallen Appreciation Night / Pocono Raceway Night

Other Game to Watch: Bridgeport and Syracuse meet in Southern Connecticut. The Sound Tigers are in the playoffs, the Crunch are looking to get there.

Remaining Games: CT 4/7, BNG 4/13, BRI 4/14, @ BRI 4/15

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