Hershey Bears Historic Background


Origins
History

Frank Mathers was involved with the Bears in some capacity for 35 years. He was part of 6 Calder Cup Champion teams.

In 1936-1937, the Hershey Bears played the first ever season at the Hersheypark Arena as a member of the Eastern Amateur Hockey League. The Bears would win the James Walker Cup aa the league's champions. Thus, hockey excellence in Hershey was born. After capturing another Walker Cup in 1937-1938, the Bears turend pro joined the American Hockey League. Hershey has been a fixture in the American Hockey League ever since
The Hershey Bears are a team deep in history and that history started in the 1930's and has increased every year.
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