The Calder Cup Final begins with a 4-1 win for Lake Erie in Hershey. The Bears scored first, but Daniel Zaar scored the Monsters’ first and third goals to bring them back. Veteran defenseman Steve Eminger had a couple of assists. Game 2 is Friday night in Hershey.
Brent Thompson on the return of Bracken Kearns: “Obviously he’s a leadership piece back. His character’s outstanding. Having him in the mix, he’s a great asset for our team and organization. He’s a big piece of our group, especially with the young prospects we have.”