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One of the wildest fights of the hockey season may have occurred during halftime 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, the competitive game 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 the 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 occurred before 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, especially our young players, are of utmost importance.
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The Hershey Bears celebrate a goal by Louie Belpedio #7 that led to the release of stuffed animals 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 relevant parties and assessing the situation in a thorough and responsible manner.”
The club said it did not want to draw conclusions until the investigation was completed.
“At this time, we believe it is important to allow this process to play out before drawing conclusions. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families, partners and community as we work through this matter.”
It’s not the first time this season the Bears have had a “mites on ice” fight.
The Hersey Bears lift 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 youth hockey players. Apparently no one was injured.
