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Hershey Sweeps Bridgeport to Reach Atlantic Division Semifinals

Rookie Andrew Cristall broke through with two goals to clinch a 5-2 win at Giant Center.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Cole Eiserman #34 of the Boston University Terriers skates against the Boston College Eagles in the second period during the championship game of the annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament at TD Garden on February 9, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Eagles won 6-2, Image 2 shows Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during his first career NHL game at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York, Image 3 shows New York Islanders center Calum Ritchie (64) carries the puck past Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y
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Overview

  • The Bears completed a two-game sweep with a 5-2 home win in Game 2 to advance in the Calder Cup playoffs.
  • Andrew Cristall scored his first two professional playoff goals, opening the scoring early and adding a second-period breakaway.
  • Ilya Protas, announced as the AHL’s Rookie of the Year before the game, set up Cristall’s first goal.
  • Hershey will face Providence if Charlotte advances, or Wilkes-Barre/Scranton if Springfield advances.
  • Bridgeport’s defeat ends its Connecticut tenure, with the franchise set to relocate to Hamilton next season.