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Perhaps one of the craziest fights of the hockey season occurred during intermission of an American Hockey League game between the Hershey Bears and the Cleveland Monsters.
The Bears’ “Mites on Ice” segment features young hockey players competing against each other during intermission. However, competitive play turned into an all-out brawl involving players from the Central Penn Panthers Youth Ice Hockey Club.
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A close-up of an American Hockey League logo during the game between the Hershey Bears and the Rockford IceHogs at the Giant Center on January 4, 2026 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The club said Sunday it was investigating the events that led to the fight.
“We have been made aware of an incident that occurred last night during the ‘Mites on Ice’ event between periods of the Hershey Bears game,” the organization said. “The safety, well-being and positive experience of all participants, particularly our young players, are of the utmost importance.
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The Hershey Bears celebrate a goal by Louie Belpedio #7 that sparked the stuffed animal release at the Giant Center on January 4, 2026 in Hershey, Pennsylvania (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
“We are currently conducting an internal review to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. This review will include gathering information from all parties involved and assessing the situation in a thorough and responsible manner.”
The club said it did not wish to draw any conclusions until the investigation was complete.
“At this time, we believe it is important to allow this process to take place before drawing any conclusions. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families, partners and community as we work on this matter.”
This isn’t the first time this season the Bears have battled “Mites on Ice.”
The Hersey Bears hoist the Calder Cup on June 24, 2024. (Travis Boyd/Special to the Daily News/USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Another fight took place on December 20 between young hockey players. It doesn’t appear anyone was injured.
