The Washington Capitals claimed the franchise’s first Stanley Cup thanks to a roster that prominently featured former Hershey Bears.

The text message lit up Troy Mann’s phone the morning after the Capitals eliminated the Penguins. It came from Barry Trotz.

The Capitals and Golden Knights are stocked with AHL All-Stars, Calder Cup winners and other alumni of the American Hockey League.

The Hershey Bears lost in the Calder Cup Finals in 2016, but it was a valuable gain in experience for many of the young players who have populated the Capitals’ roster this season.

Tampa Bay’s Dave Mishkin and Washington’s John Walton were the soundtrack to the Hershey Bears for nearly two decades.

One of the most decorated players ever to skate in the American Hockey League, Keith Aucoin has announced his retirement.

Change is in the air this spring for the AHL’s most historic franchise, as the Hershey Bears find themselves sitting out the playoffs.

Hershey defenseman Tyler Lewington has been suspended for one game as a consequence of his actions in a game at Charlotte on Apr. 8.

Hershey defenseman Tyler Lewington has been suspended for one game as a consequence of his actions in a game at Utica on Mar. 30.

The American Hockey League today announced the following suspensions: