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Grit and Bear It Podcast

The Hockey Podcast Network
Hershey Bears
Washington Capitals
Wilkes-Barre/scranton Penguins
American Hockey League
Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Charlotte Checkers
AHL
Bridgeport Islanders
Syracuse Crunch
Giant Center
Cleveland Monsters
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Belleville Senators
Providence Bruins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers
Grit and Bear It Podcast
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Derek King
Rockford Icehogs

A Hershey Bears Hockey Podcast, for fans, created by a super-fan. We talk Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals and hockey news that matters to me. I bring in guests from the AHL, NHL and other hockey pod-casters to talk about the hockey world.

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Corey and I recap the 26/27 Hershey Bears schedule, sharing our thoughts and opinions in July.

On this week's show, we talk about both the Bears and Capitals making moves as Free Agency started this past week.

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Recent Guests

Mike Vecchione
Former Hershey Bear, Calder Cup champion, known as "Mr. Game 7"
Former Hershey Bears / Professional hockey player
Episode: MIke Vecchione Interview GABI SUMMER #3
Corey Swartz
Guest joining the host to discuss training camp, rosters, and season outlook
HBH Nation / Bears Hockey Nation (appears as guest on this episode)
Episode: Happy Hockey Eve with Corey Swartz Grit and BEar It Podcast S65 Ep3
Zack Fisch
Voice of the Hershey Bears, broadcaster
Hershey Bears
Episode: Zack Fisch Interview Grit and Bear IT Podcast Summer Episode #6
Derek Mantz
Fan and longtime Bears supporter who shares memories of the Old Barn, community rituals, and travel to games
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Episode: Grit and Bear It Podcast Fan Interview Series #2 Derek Mantz
Mike Schatt
Hershey Bears fan and longtime attendee who shared memories from the Old Barn and Giants Center era
Hershey Bears fan
Episode: Hershey Bears Fan Interview Series #1 Mike Schatt

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Richard Blosser
Host of the Grit and Bear It Podcast (also associated with Old City Sports Network)

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Hershey Bears Fan Interview Series #1 Mike Schatt
Q: What was it like leaving the Old Barn for Giant Center, and did you feel a sense of loss?
He describes the transition as bittersweet, acknowledging the new building while missing the historic arena, and notes how fan dynamics changed with relocation.
Hershey Bears Fan Interview Series #1 Mike Schatt
Q: Did you get to experience any of the championship seasons at the Old Barn?
He recalls being there for the 87–88 cup run and mentions the 88 team as his favorite, with a tone of fond nostalgia for those early Bears championship years.
Hershey Bears Fan Interview Series #1 Mike Schatt
Q: So, Mike, I just want to ask you, how far back do you go as a Hershey Bears fan?
He started going in 1979, with first games against the Nova Scotia Voyagers, and shared first-hand memories of early experiences, meeting players, and the atmosphere of the Old Barn.
MIke Vecchione Interview GABI SUMMER #3
Q: What was the mindset during the overtime grind and the crucial plays that defined the Calder Cup run?
He describes staying focused, sticking to the game plan, and trusting the process built through Nellie's demanding practices, which paid off as they maintained composure through tense overtime situations and clutch goals.
MIke Vecchione Interview GABI SUMMER #3
Q: Could you possibly see him as a coach in a few years?
Vecchione explains that his former captain's hockey IQ, leadership, and communication would translate well to coaching, and emphasizes that the right opportunity and fit would determine whether he pursues that path.

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The show centers on Hershey Bears hockey with a fan-first lens, blending detailed game analysis, roster chatter, and insider perspectives on AHL to NHL dynamics. Across recent episodes, listeners get a lively mix of game recaps, playoff coverage, travelogues from road trips, and personal takes on coaching decisions, leadership, and roster moves. The host also teases upcoming guests and future seasons, weaving in cross-team context (Capitals and other NHL affiliates) with strong emphasis on fan culture, arena experiences, and the broader hockey ecosystem. A notable strength is the host's long-form, opinionated storytelling that pairs passion for the team with accessible insight into rosters, promotions, and regional hockey narrative. Potenti... more

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