Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Checkers Edge Bears 3-2 in Thrilling Game 1

5/17/2025

38 7

Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Finals, the Hershey Bears fell 3-2 to the Charlotte Checkers. The Checkers struck first, with John Leonard sealing the victory with a shorthanded goal in the third period. Despite goals from Bogdan Trinyiev and Mike Vecchione, Hershey's special teams faltered. The Bears look to bounce back in Game 2 on Saturday.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a thrilling Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Finals, the Hershey Bears fell 3-2 to the Charlotte Checkers. The Checkers struck first, with John Leonard sealing the victory with a shorthanded goal in the third period. Despite goals from Bogdan Trinyiev and Mike Vecchione, Hershey's special teams faltered. The Bears look to bounce back in Game 2 on Saturday.