As the Calder Cup Finals shifted east earlier this week, something for the Hershey Bears had to change — and quickly — if this was going to be a series at all.

How the Firebirds and Bears got to a 2-2 series may not have been expected. But both head coaches knew they were in for a long battle from the start.

Jessica Campbell is checking off plenty of firsts this season. First assistant coach for the Coachella Valley Firebirds. First female assistant coach in the AHL. And now first Calder Cup postseason.

The Hershey Bears needed those goals. Each of one of them was required to put away the Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 3 on Tuesday. But they were needed mentally as well.

Not perfect. But better. And enough for now. What the Hershey Bears’ 5-4 overtime win in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals last night lacked in polish, it made up for in execution.

Just as he did four times during his nine seasons as the voice of the Bears, John Walton is spending his spring with Hershey as they fight for a Calder Cup.

It has already been a dream rookie season for Tye Kartye. Is a Calder Cup ring asking too much?

Dan Bylsma did not want to go there before Game 2. After his Firebirds’ 4-0 win last night, however, Bylsma could touch the topic.

After setting career scoring highs during the regular season, Kole Lind is leading the league in playoff scoring and has his Firebirds three wins away from the Calder Cup.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have wasted no time introducing themselves to their opponents during the Calder Cup Playoffs.