BEARS BATTLE SHARKS IN EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS

April 19, 2015

HERSHEY, Pa. – The Hershey Bears, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, today announced the schedule for the 2015 Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Worcester Sharks.

The Sharks make their return to the postseason for the first time since the 2009-10 season, when the club finished second in the Eastern Conference to Hershey.  The Bears, winners of an AHL-best 11 Calder Cup titles, are heading to the playoffs for the 65th time in franchise history.

The two teams will play a 2-3 format, with the Sharks hosting Games One and Two.  The series shifts to GIANT Center for Game Three, and – if necessary – Games Four and Five.

The full schedule is as follows:

Game One – Friday, April 24, 7:00 PM – Hershey at Worcester (DCU Center)

Game Two – Saturday, April 25, 7:00 PM – Hershey at Worcester (DCU Center)

Game Three – Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 PM – Worcester at Hershey (GIANT Center)

*Game Four – Friday, May 1, 7:00 PM – Worcester at Hershey (GIANT Center)

*Game Five – Sunday, May 3, 5:00 PM – Worcester at Hershey (GIANT Center)

*If Necessary


Tickets for Game Three of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series are on sale at the GIANT Center box office, by calling (717) 508-BEAR or online at TicketMaster.com.