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Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

Last Game: Last Saturday at home against Lehigh Valley, the Penguins lost 6-3. Sam Miletic had two first period goals before it all fell apart on the Penguins. For Hershey, the Bears faced the Charlotte Checkers in Charlotte last Saturday and shut them out 2-0. Vitek Vanecek had a 25 save shutout.

Last Meeting: October 17 at home, the Penguins lost 3-2 despite putting up 42 shots at Vitek Vanecek. He stopped 40 of them. Tobias Lindberg and Garrett Wilson scored for the Pens but Jayson Megna for the Bears scored 2:11 after Wilson in what held up as the game winner. Tristan Jarry took the loss in his season debut, he stopped 25 shots.

Record: For WBS: 4-2-0-0 (8 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division) // For HER: 2-5-0-1 (5 pts., 8th place Atlantic Division)

Referee(s): Brandon Blandina / Jason Williams

Linesmen: Bob Goodman / Jud Ritter

Why You Should Care: Penguins play a home and home set this weekend against a hot Hershey Bears team that has 5 out of 6 points in their last three games. Wilkes-Barre will need to find a way to solve expected starting goaltender and reigning AHL Player of the Week Vitek Vanecek if they wish to have any success this weekend. Big test lies ahead.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

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Promotion(s): Halloween / Postgame Autographs / $2 Beers till 7:30

Other Game to Watch: Colorado travels to Iowa. The Eagles have won four straight while Tim Army’s Iowa Wild dropped two against the Texas Stars last week and are looking to kick off their weekend on a winning note.

Next Five Games: @ HER 10/27, vs. HFD 11/2, vs. HFD 11/3, @ BRI 11/4, @ PRO 11/9

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Who: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

Last Game / Last Meeting: Last night in Allentown these two teams played an instant classic where the Penguins came out on top 5-4. The Penguins gave up two power play goals in the third period before Teddy Blueger scored on a power play goal and then Garrett Wilson scored with 63 seconds left to lift the Pens pas the Phantoms. TJ Brennan for the Phantoms had a goal and an assist.

Record: For WBS: 4-1-0-0 (8 pts., 3rd place Atlantic Division) // For LV: 2-2-0-0 (4 pts., 6th place Atlantic Division)

Referee(s): Mitch Dunning / Dan Kelly

Linesmen: Tom DellaFranco / Luke Murray

Why You Should Care: If last night was any indication on how this series is going to go between these two sides, then buckle up. The Phantoms will be looking to exact some revenge on the Penguins while Wilkes-Barre will be looking to button up in the discipline department on Lehigh Valley so as to not allow for so many power plays. Expect more of the same and another thriller between these two rivals.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper.

Other Game to Watch: Can Hershey, who lost in a shootout last night in Charlotte, hand the Checkers their first loss of the season?

Next Five Games: vs. HER 10/26, @ HER 10/27, vs. HFD 11/2, vs. HFD 11/3, @ BRI 11/4

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Who: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Where: PPL Center

When: 7:05 p.m.

Last Game: Wednesday at home against the Hershey Bears, the Penguins got tow third period goals, but suffered their first loss of the season despite putting up 42 shots. Tristan Jarry appeared in his first game for the Penguins this season and stopped 25 shots.

Record: For WBS: 3-1-0-0 (6 pts., 3rd place Atlantic Division) // For LV: 2-1-0-0 (4 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division)

Referee(s): Dan Kelly / Chris Pontes

Linesmen: Ryan Knapp / Matt McNulty

Why You Should Care: First of twelve regular season meetings tonight and first of a weekend doubleheader home and home against the Phantoms. Lehigh Valley has more questions than answers right now and after a week of practice look to ferret out those issues against one of their biggest rivals. The Penguins are coming off of a loss in a game they fought hard to win Wednesday at home against the Bears. Both teams should bring their best tonight in Allentown.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper.

Other Game to Watch: Springfield brings their high flying offense into Laval, QC for a nice early test for both teams.

Next Five Games: vs. LV 10/20, vs. HER 10/26, @ HER 10/27, vs. HFD 11/2, vs. HFD 11/3

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Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.

When: 7:05 p.m.

Last Game: Last Saturday in Cleveland, the Penguins scored three goals in the second period and beat the Cleveland Monsters 4-1. Anthony Peters was named first star of the game with 32 of 33 saves. For Hershey, the Bears are in the midst of a seven game road trip which started this weekend in the Midwest. They lost Sunday afternoon in Rockford 5-2. Tyler Lewington and Liam O’Brien scored goals for Hershey in the defeat,

Record: For WBS: 3-0-0-0 (6 pts., 3rd place Atlantic Division) // For HER: 0-5-0-0 (0 pts., 8th place Atlantic Division)

Referee(s): Olivier Gouin / Peter Schlittenhardt

Linesmen: Neil Frederickson / Scott Pomento

Why You Should Care: Penguins welcome in Hershey for a midweek game at home in Wilkes-Barre. Bears come in 0-5 still looking for their first win. They are the last team in the AHL to win a game, and will be looking to get in the win column against a Penguins team that had a pretty good weekend in Cleveland.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper.

Promotion(s): None.

Other Game to Watch: Hartford is up in Laval, QC tonight for a good early test between the 3-1-1 Wolf Pack and the 2-2 Rocket.

Next Five Games: @ LV 10/19, vs. LV 10/20, vs. HER 10/26, @ HER 10/27, vs. HFD 11/2

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Who: Cleveland Monsters

Where: Quicken Loans Arena

When: 7:00 p.m.

Last Game / Last Meeting: Thursday in Cleveland, the Penguins scored three power play goals and Anthony Peters made 28 saves as Wilkes-Barre beat Cleveland 3-0 in their first matchup in ten years.

Record: For WBS: 2-0-0-0 (4 pts., 3rd place Atlantic Division) // For CLE: 3-1-0-0 (6 pts., 1st place North Division)

Referee(s): Keith Kaval / Tim Mayer

Linesmen: Zach Roberts / Fraser McIntyre

Why You Should Care: Rematch tonight in The Land. Pens handled Cleveland pretty handily Thursday and scored an unprecedented three power play goals. Will the trend continue? Will Cleveland tighten up defensively and with discipline? Who starts in goal for the Penguins?

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper.

Other Game to Watch: Two other teams rematch tonight in Springfield as the Thunderbirds host the Phantoms in their home opener. Last night, the Thunderbirds dismantled the Phantoms 7-0 and scored five power play goals in the process.

Next Five Games: vs. HER 10/17, @ LV 10/19, vs. LV 10/20, vs. HER 10/26, @ HER 10/27

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Who: Cleveland Monsters

Where: Quicken Loans Arena

When: 7:00 p.m.

Last Game: This past Saturday in their home opener, the Penguins defeated the Springfield Thunderbirds 3-2 vis shootout. Zach Aston-Reese scored in regulation and in the shootout round. For Cleveland, the Monsters were in Toronto on Monday as the Marlies raised their 2018 Calder Cup Championship banner and spoiled the homecoming for the defending champs, handing the Marlies a 5-3 loss. Zac Dalpe had a pair of goals.

Record: For WBS: 1-0-0-0 (2 pts., 4th place Atlantic Division) // For CLE: 3-0-0-0 (6 pts., 1st place North Division)

Referee(s): Brandon Biggers / Michael Markovic

Linesmen: Ray King / Brendan Lewis

Why You Should Care: Big tests for both sides tonight in The Land. The Penguins are coming off a tough battle that they walked away from victorious Saturday against a good Springfield team and the Monsters sit atop the North Division after jumping out to a 3-0 start. Wilkes-Barre can’t underestimate Cleveland and the Monsters want to see how they stack up against one of the AHL’s better franchises. Should be a good one tonight.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper.

Other Game to Watch: They will all be watching us as it’s the only game on the schedule.

Next Five Games: @ CLE 10/13, vs. HER 10/17, @ LV 10/19, vs. LV 10/20, vs. HER 10/26

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Who: Springfield Thunderbirds

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

Last Game: This is the first regular season game for both teams.

Record: For WBS: 0-0-0-0 (– pts., – place Atlantic Division) // For SPR: 0-0-0-0 (– pts., – place Atlantic Division)

Referee(s): Conor O’Donnell / Mike Sheehan

Linesmen: Ryan Knapp / J.P. Waleski

Why You Should Care: First game of the season always brings optimism. Standing in the way is a vastly improved in offseason Springfield Thunderbirds team that could contend this season. Take nothing from the 3-0 preseason that the Penguins played last weekend. The real season starts tonight against a very dangerous Springfield Thunderbirds team.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper.

Promotion(s): Opening Night / Geisinger Magnetic Schedule

Other Game to Watch: Lehigh Valley opens their Atlantic Division Championship defense against another strong and rebuilt team from the offseason in the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

Next Five Games: @ CLE 10/11, @ CLE 10/13, vs. HER 10/17, @ LV 10/19, vs. LV 10/20