The Hershey Bears hosted the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in Game 5 of their playoff series

and the Bears emerged victorious with a 4-2 win. Here are some key highlights from the game ¹:

– Game Details:

    – Date: May 11, 2025

    – Score: Hershey Bears 4, Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2

    – Venue: Hershey

– Game Summary: The Bears dominated the first 48 minutes, building a 3-0 lead, but the Phantoms staged a furious comeback in the third period, scoring two goals. However, they couldn’t overcome the deficit, and the Bears sealed the win with an empty-net goal.

– Key Performers:

    – Riley Sutter (Hershey): Scored two goals, including one that put the Bears up 3-0.

    – Spencer Smallman (Hershey): Scored the first goal of the game and had a strong performance.

    – Cal Petersen (Lehigh Valley): Made several key saves, but ultimately couldn’t stop the Bears’ attack.

    – Hunter McDonald (Lehigh Valley): Scored a goal in the third period, narrowing the deficit to one goal.

– Series Outcome: The Hershey Bears won the series 4-1, eliminating the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from the playoffs. The Bears will now advance to face the Charlotte Checkers in the Atlantic Division Finals ².