The Hershey Jr. Bears are proud to announce Dan Willey as Head Coach for the 2018-19 hockey season.

Dan will be a key component to the Midget program and has spent the last two years behind the bench at LVC where he played 4 years and was their captain.

Professionally he is a Dr. of Physical Therapy and resides in Annville, PA.

We are currently awaiting coaching confirmations for these levels.

You will be notified in the near future of your placement!   

The following Board Member terms will expire July 31, 2018. 

President

Committee Chair, Pee Wee Level Coordinator,  Grievances/Discipline, Refunds/Releases

Committee Chair, Mite and Squirt Level Coordinator

Committee Chair, Public Affairs

OPEN NOW: Committee Chair, Girls Hockey Representative

If interested in serving on the Board in any of these positions please submit your request for consideration to the Board Secretary by June 1, 2018.  Include in your request, Name, Board Position, and a brief resume’  Thank you

Submit to: Linda Umberger

Hershey Jr. Bears Board Secretary

lumberger@hersheyjrbears.org 

The Hershey Jr. Bears 16 AA (white) quest for the 2018 National Championship ended with a 4-3 defeat by team Wisconsin.  Hershey won game 1 in a shootout and won game 2 versus the Anaheim Jr. Ducks. 

Team Wisconsin edges out the Jr. Bears 4-3 in the third pool play game.

Hershey 16AA stimies the Jr. Ducks 5 - 0 in divisional pool play.

Hershey defeated the Oakland Grizzlies in game 1 of the U16AA National Championship!   
The sudden death OT ended 4-4 going into the shootout.  Hershey tallied 2 shootout goals to the Grizzlies 1.  

Click Registration Banner above to register.

The on-line registration is now open for the following levels;

• 8U/MITES - Evaluations completed

Second Evaluation

• 10U/SQUIRTS - April 2nd | 6pm | Hersheypark Arena
• 12U/PEEWEES - April 2nd | 7:15pm | Hersheypark Arena

  Please register your player prior to the start of evaluations.  

BANTAM & MIDGET Registration opens April 16.

The on-line registration will officially open on Monday April 16th at 4PM for the following levels;

First Evaluation

• BANTAMS - April 16th | 6pm | Hersheypark Arena
• MIDGETS - April 16th | 7:15pm | Hersheypark Arena

Below is the 2018-2019 Hershey Jr. Bears Travel Hockey Program Guide.    It has everything you need to know and on behalf of the Board of Directors we look forward to seeing you at evaluations!

Best of success and LET'S - GO - BEARS!

HJB Midget 16U-A ,delivering “Chemo Bags” to Cancer Patients at Andrews and Patel Associates in Union Deposit.

Pictured players are William Keeney (G), Liam Hanley (F), Hayden Drake (Assistant Captain and (D), Tyler Shearer (Captain and (D), Jesse Frank (D) and Spencer Weigle (F).

Special thanks to Barbara Pugh who put this all together and to our Parents, who graciously donated to this Amazing Cause!

Attached is a memo from the AAHA President to families and clubs.

Mites 2010-2012 – Half Ice
Tuesday March 27th 6:00PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Squirts 2008, 2009
Monday March 26th 6:00PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Monday April 2nd 6:00PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Pee Wee 2006, 2007
Monday March 26th 7:15PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Monday April 2nd 7:15PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Bantam 2004, 2005
Monday April 16th 6:00PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Wednesday April 18th 6:00PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Midget 16 - 2002, 2003
Monday April 16th 7:15PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Wednesday April 18th 7:15PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Midget 18 - 2000, 2001
Monday April 16th 8:30PM @ Hersheypark Arena

Wednesday April 18th 8:30PM @ Hersheypark Arena

GIRLS  10U, 12U
Wednesday April 11th 7:15PM @ Giant Center

Girls  14U, 16U, 19U
Thursday April 12th 7:15PM @ Giant Center

Oh what a night!

We had over 540 attend the Hershey Jr. Bears end of season banquet!

Congratulations and on behalf of the HJB Board of Directors we "THANK YOU"!

Be sure to check out the banquet video at the top right of this page!

NOTICE: The 2017- 2018 USA Hockey confirmation number is  valid through 8/31/2018. If you are not registered with USA Hockey for 2017-18 and your evaluation is between 3/26 and 3/31, please complete the USA Hockey waiver-imr, which will cover your player until 3/31.  On April 1, 2018 you can then register with USA Hockey before the next evaluation.

USA Hockey Waiver (click for form) If not registered in 2017-18

USA Hockey Registration (click for form) If registered in 2017-18

Beginning Hockey skating classes are available!
These lessons are developed in conjunction with USA Hockey and will develop or strengthen the skills needed for beginning and advanced beginning players.  A look at the hockey curriculum is available clicking on the link below. 

In four badge levels, skaters will learn how to be more proficient and agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques for the game of hockey are the primary focus of the levels. All elements will be taught without a puck. Skaters will learn the basic hockey stance, stride, knee bend, use of edges and other necessary fundamentals to be successful in hockey practices and game situations.

Necessary equipment: • Hockey skates • HECC Approved Hockey Helmet

Use this LTS registration link, (click)  for more information and be sure to select the Hockey Track when asked. 

Let's go bears!!!