Hershey Bears fans throw debris, refuse to leave arena
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Minor league hockey fans at the Hershey Bears vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins playoff game threw debris onto the ice after disputing a game-winning goal scored in overtime.
- The controversy arose because some Bears fans believed the puck did not enter the net, and officials left the ice without reviewing the goal, leading to fan frustration and unruly behavior.
- Video footage showed fans throwing beer cans and chanting against the referees, with some fans banging on the glass, prompting criticism of their conduct.
- Replay evidence confirmed the puck did indeed cross the goal line, validating the Penguins' 4-3 overtime victory and giving them a 2-1 series lead.
- The loss puts the Hershey Bears close to elimination in a heated rivalry between two Pennsylvania-based farm teams of the NHL’s Capitals and Penguins.
