Belleville Senators Complete Weekend Sweep of Hershey Bears

Senators defeat Bears 5-2 in final matchup of the season

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:20am

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The Belleville Senators finished off their back-to-back against the Hershey Bears with a 5-2 victory. The Senators scored three unanswered goals in the second period to take control of the game and secure the weekend sweep.

Why it matters

This win completes a successful season series for the Belleville Senators against their divisional rival Hershey Bears. The Senators now hold a 10-9-1-0 lifetime record against the Bears, demonstrating their ability to compete at a high level in the AHL's Atlantic Division.

The details

The Senators opened the scoring with a power play goal from Graeme Clarke in the first period. They extended their lead to 2-0 late in the first on a goal by Olle Lycksell. Hershey cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second, but Belleville responded with three straight goals from Xavier Bourgault, Landen Hookey, and Tomas Hamara to make it 5-1. Hershey scored one more late goal, but it was not enough as the Senators held on for the 5-2 victory.

  • The game was played on March 15, 2026.
  • This was the final meeting of the regular season between the Senators and Bears.

The players

Belleville Senators

The American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Ottawa Senators.

Hershey Bears

The AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals.

Arthur Kaliyev

A forward for the Belleville Senators who recorded an assist in the game.

Graeme Clarke

A forward for the Belleville Senators who scored a goal in the game.

Olle Lycksell

A forward for the Belleville Senators who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big weekend sweep for us against a divisional rival. Our guys really stepped up and played a complete game to get these two important points.”

— Troy Mann, Head Coach, Belleville Senators (Belleville Senators Press Release)

What’s next

The Belleville Senators will now return home to kick off a five-game homestand, starting with a matchup against the Cleveland Monsters on Wednesday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m.

The takeaway

The Belleville Senators have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the AHL's Atlantic Division, completing a successful season series against their rival Hershey Bears. This weekend sweep demonstrates the team's ability to compete at a high level and sets them up well for the remainder of the season.