Bears Recall Goaltender Seth Eisele

January 31, 2026

The Hershey Bears have recalled goaltender Seth Eisele from the club's ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays. The announcement was made by Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer. 

Eisele, 27, has compiled a 9-3-1 record in 15 games with the Stingrays this season, recording a 2.33 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage, and one shutout. He made 30 saves on 31 shots in South Carolina's victory over Jacksonville last night, and he's won his past four starts, surrendering just four goals. 

The Lake Elmo, Minnesota native went 19-10-1 with three shutouts in 31 appearances with South Carolina in 2024-25, his first as a professional. Eisele ranked sixth among ECHL netminders - and first among rookie goaltenders - in goals-against average (2.30) and tied for 13th in save percentage (.914). Eisele was also twice named ECHL Goaltender of the Week, garnering honors for the weeks of Oct. 21 and Jan. 13.

He appeared in one game with the Bears last season, making his AHL debut on April 19, 2025 vs. Lehigh Valley, stopping 16 shots in a 4-3 loss.

The Bears continue the 2025-26 season, presented by Penn State Health, when they visit the Utica Comets tonight at 6 p.m. at Adirondack Bank Center. Hershey returns home to host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at GIANT Center. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game.