Prospect Info: Hershey Bears/South Carolina Stingrays 2022-2023 Vol. 1

[Holtbyisms]

What in Gods name has happened to Frank?

Two theories...either he's cooked on too many games this year kind of like Lappy or the injury he sustained towards the end of the season is worse than he's letting on and holding him back. He looks like he's struggling to move out there, can't get his shot off either.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Also for as much as joked about them in the regular season, the fourth line has probably been their second most consistent all playoffs. I'm really enjoying watching them now. Beck in particular has found another gear in the playoffs and should definitely get a real shot in DC next year.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I had Frank as a lock on the Caps next season but after his playoff no show im not sure he makes the team out of camp.

 

[Holtbyisms]

I had Frank as a lock on the Caps next season but after his playoff no show im not sure he makes the team out of camp.

Yeah, he's probably a super long shot to make the team. He needs to find his conditioning and get stronger.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Between fighting a kidney stone and going on vacation during the past couple weeks, I haven't been following the team too in-depth recently before today. Anyone know what's wrong with Sgarbs and if he's due back soon? Obviously it's hard to find AHL injury news

 

[Holtbyisms]

Between fighting a kidney stone and going on vacation during the past couple weeks, I haven't been following the team too in-depth recently before today. Anyone know what's wrong with Sgarbs and if he's due back soon? Obviously it's hard to find AHL injury news

I heard a rumour it's broken ribs but can't confirm or deny. No ETA on a potential return.

 

[Ridley Simon]

So is it 2-1 Hershey now? It’s still a best of 5?

Or am I off?

 

[Rayquaza64]

So is it 2-1 Hershey now? It’s still a best of 5?

Or am I off?

it’s a best of seven, hershey has a 3-1 lead

 

[Ridley Simon]

it’s a best of seven, hershey has a 3-1 lead

Even better!

 

[Brian23]

It was pretty incredible watching Hershey flip the switch after like halfway through the 1st last night. The 3rd they were basically on the powerplay all period at 5v5, they were truly dominant.

I'm still not sure how to judge the prospects chances for NHL level play yet. The game just feels so different that I almost want to call it an apples to oranges comparison. Protas, for example, felt kinda invisible most of the game to me but then just absolutely dominated the last 5 minutes of both games.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

I'd like to reiterate, so many times during the regular season, the Bears were the ones building multi-goal leads, taking their feet off the gas, and blowing games. It's been nice to see them flip that in the playoffs

 

[PanniniClaus]

What happened to Shane Gersich? Part of the Cup run, doesn't get another sniff and now isn't even a regular on this run..

 

[Rayquaza64]

What happened to Shane Gersich? Part of the Cup run, doesn't get another sniff and now isn't even a regular on this run..

He’s always been a fourth line player, whether in the nhl or ahl, and the bears are fine using a fourth line either with or without him

 

[PanniniClaus]

He’s always been a fourth line player, whether in the nhl or ahl, and the bears are fine using a fourth line either with or without him

so Europe or ECHL next then? I assume he's done here.

 

[Marshall]

so Europe or ECHL next then? I assume he's done here.

IIRC, several Hershey fans here were surprised he re-signed at the beginning of the season.

 

[John Price]

Judging by lack of commentary today this was not much of a game

Saw Rochester score like 10 minutes in and when I rejoined the game it was 2-1. Then ROC scored again.

Not their day today. Focus on the next one.

Americans win game 5.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

The refs are not even remotely why the Bears lost, but I can't say I'm seeing this horribly anti-Amerks officiating that Rochester fans have been bitching about for a week now.

Subban didn't break this time. Rochester adjusted well and didn't give Hershey a tremendous amount of quality chances after Protas scored. Shep probably could've had the third one.

I'm reminded of the 06 conference finals, where after dominating the first two rounds, Hershey was up 3-1 over Portland with a chance to close out the series on home ice in game 5 before ultimately having to finish the job in game 7 overtime.

 

[kicksavedave]

Just looked at the AHL playoff bracket... Coachella Valley is up 2-1 in the WC finals... if they win and Hershey wins, I may just take the boy out for the 2 hour trek to Coachella Valley (Thousand Palms) to watch the Bears play. CV Firebirds (KRaken affiliate) are coached by none other than Dan Bylsma.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Disappointing they lost in Hershey with a chance to close out the series. Shepard had his 2nd worst start so far. It's hard to win 4 in a row in a 7-game series. Amerks won Game 1 and then the Bears bounced back in Game 2. I hope they can bonce back in Game 6.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

I believe Nelson likened this game to the teddy bear toss in January, where the team felt a lot of pressure to put on a show in front of a sold out crowd. It's natural to have jitters for a huge game like this, especially since most of the team has never played a game like it before, but you've gotta win those games to be crowned champs.

I'm not sure if I see Rochester dropping all three in their own barn so I'm bracing myself for a game 7. Hopefully they respond and come out swinging like we know they've been capable of in these playoffs.

 

[PanniniClaus]

I believe Nelson likened this game to the teddy bear toss in January, where the team felt a lot of pressure to put on a show in front of a sold out crowd. It's natural to have jitters for a huge game like this, especially since most of the team has never played a game like it before, but you've gotta win those games to be crowned champs.

I'm not sure if I see Rochester dropping all three in their own barn so I'm bracing myself for a game 7. Hopefully they respond and come out swinging like we know they've been capable of in these playoffs.

any adjustments tonight?

 

[Strawberry Fields]

any adjustments tonight?

Not that I've heard but AHL roster/lineup news is pretty hard to find until right before the game. I would definitely be putting Borgy and Iorio back in the second either is available.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Not that I've heard but AHL roster/lineup news is pretty hard to find until right before the game. I would definitely be putting Borgy and Iorio back in the second either is available.

I don't understand why AHL teams are so secretive... You can look at almost any CHL twitter and get a full lineup.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

I don't understand why AHL teams are so secretive... You can look at almost any CHL twitter and get a full lineup.

The Bears always post the full lineup about a half hour before game time, you just don't usually hear much before then. Now, finding injury info and updates about AHL players is truly pulling teeth.

 

[Btlegend082]

Is the game tonight on nbc sportsnet washington im in south central virginia and had been on Vacation and got Game 1 here before I left and watched game 5 when I got home but now the guide isnt showing it (direcTV)