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The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced new additions to their coaching staff, including Todd Nelson as assistant coach, Nick Bonino and Rich Clune in assistant roles, Troy Paquette as assistant video coach, and confirmed the retention of goaltending coach Andy Chiodo, aiming to strengthen their team with experienced professionals.
Todd Nelson, former Hershey Bears head coach and Calder Cup champion, has been hired as an assistant coach by the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking his return to the NHL after a highly successful coaching career in the AHL.
The Hershey Bears celebrated their twelfth Calder Cup championship at Giant Center with a public event attended by many fans. The team played a video of their playoff run and introduced every player on stage. The loudest cheers were reserved for head coach Todd Nelson, the Game Seven hero Mike Vecchione, captain Dylan McIlrath who brought out the Calder Cup, and playoff MVP Hunter Shepard. The event ended with an autograph session that lasted longer than scheduled.
The Hershey Bears won their 12th American Hockey League title, defeating the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime in Game 7 of the Calder Cup final. Michael Vecchione scored the game-winning goal at 16:19 of overtime. Hershey coach Todd Nelson won his second Calder Cup, becoming one of three head coaches to win the championship with two teams. The Firebirds were the first team to reach the final in their first season since 2010.
Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson criticized his team's performance in their 5-2 loss to the Grand Rapids Firebirds in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals, stating that they need to give more effort and avoid defensive breakdowns. The Bears have struggled on the road, losing all three games at Acrisure Arena, but have won all three games at home. The Firebirds have a chance to win the Calder Cup at home in front of their fans, but the Bears have shown resilience throughout the playoffs and expect to emerge victorious.
The Hershey Bears lost Game Two of the Calder Cup Finals 4-0 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds, with the Bears receiving 10 minor penalties and 42 minutes in penalties. Head coach Todd Nelson spoke to officials' supervisors after the game to clarify the standard moving forward. Despite the loss, Nelson indicated that he would not make any drastic changes to the lineup for Game Three.