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HERSHEY, Pa. — 19 years later, NHL hockey is returning to Chocolatetown. The Hershey Bears’ parent club, the Washington Capitals, will take the ice at Giant Center against the Philadelphia Flyers on September 25 at 7 p.m.
The preseason matchup is the first one to be held in Hershey since the Capitals and Devils played in September of 2006.
“We’re excited to bring our team to Hershey for this preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers,” said Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick. “Hershey has a rich hockey tradition, and we are proud to be a part of that legacy through our longstanding and successful partnership with our AHL affiliate.
“The affiliation between our two organizations has been essential in developing our players, instilling our organizational values, and building a strong connection with the local community. We look forward to the chance to engage with the passionate and loyal fans who make Hershey such a special place for hockey.”
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. online at Hersheyentertainment.com and Ticketmaster.com.
An exclusive presale with more information will be sent to Hershey Bears Season Ticket Members and Washington Capitals Season Ticket Holders via email.
“We are proud of our partnership with the Washington Capitals and we look forward to welcoming them and the Philadelphia Flyers to GIANT Center in September,” said Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer. “Hershey is a historic hockey market that has played a large role in the careers of many NHL players over the years. We are excited to showcase NHL action to our dedicated fans who are the best in the American Hockey League and are sure to provide a great atmosphere for this marquee showcase.”
Last season, the Capitals roster included 15 players who had played for the Bears in Hershey.
The Bears’ head coach from 2018-21, Spencer Carbery, took the reins as the Capitals’ head coach for the 2024-25 season, winning the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year. Carbery won the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding coach in 2020-21 for the Bears.
This is the fourth NHL preseason game that the GIANT Center has hosted.