The Hershey Bears fell 4-2 to the Springfield Thunderbirds on Nov. 7, 2026, at MassMutual Center after building a two-goal first-period lead. Hershey entered the game with a 7-5-0-0 record, while Springfield entered at 4-4-2-1.
Jonny Brodzinski Scores Twice in First Period
Jonny Brodzinski scored both Hershey goals at 9:16 and 10:43 of the opening period. The goals were Brodzinski’s third and fourth of the season and gave the Bears a 2-0 advantage.
Lynden Lakovic assisted on both goals, while Jacob MacDonald recorded a secondary assist on the first score. Springfield answered with three goals in the second period to take the lead.
Springfield Takes Control in Second Period
Calle Rosén assisted on Springfield’s shorthanded tying goal before scoring the go-ahead goal during a 4-on-4 sequence at 12:37. Nathan Walker added a shorthanded empty-net goal late in the third period.
Hershey outshot Springfield 17-5 in the third period but could not close the deficit. The Bears finished with 26 shots on goal, compared with 27 for the Thunderbirds.
Goaltending and Special Teams
Cal Petersen stopped 23 of 26 shots for Hershey, while Georgii Romanov made 24 saves on 26 shots for Springfield. Hershey went 0-for-3 on the power play, and Springfield went 1-for-4.
Hershey is scheduled to host the Hamilton Hammers on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at GIANT Center for Hometown Heroes Night. The event will honor military members and veterans and will include Berks hot dogs for $1 at select concourse locations.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Hershey Bears converted early chances through Brodzinski’s two goals, but Springfield’s three-goal second period changed the game. Hershey created pressure with a strong third-period shot advantage, but the Thunderbirds held on for the 4-2 victory.
Source: Original report
