The Bears need 14 or more wins in the next 24 games to become the winningest team in AHL history.
As the Hershey Bears are set to head into Canada for a trio of games in the Great White North, the top team in the American Hockey League has the chance to become the winningest team in league history.
The AHL record for most wins in a 72-game schedule was established last season when the Calgary Wranglers earned 51 victories. Hershey must win 14 or more of its final 24 games to equal or surpass that milestone. They currently have 37 wins in just 48 games.
The Bears’ record of 37-9-0-2 ties the 2009-10 Bears team at the same point. The 2009-10 Bears own the franchise record for the fastest 40 wins, earned in 51 games (40-9-0-2). The team must win each of its next three games in Canada to equal the franchise record.
Earlier this season, the Bears shattered the club record for the fastest 30 wins, reaching the mark in just 39 games. This squad is playing a 72-game schedule, while the 2009-10 club benefitted from an 80-game regular season, resulting in a league-record 60 wins.
The Bears face the Marlies on Saturday, the Senators next Monday and the Rocket next Wednesday.