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.

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.

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.

HERSHEY, Pa. — The AHL's two oldest rivals face off tonight at GIANT Center as the Eastern Conference-leading Hershey Bears host the Rochester Americans in a crucial matchup while wearing ...