He received an outpouring of support from Washington, D.C., to Hershey, where he was the Bears announcer for nearly a decade. The Capitals and NHL recently held a Hockey Fights Cancer night.

Ness, who turns 35 in May, has been a big part of Hershey’s last two Calder Cup championship teams. With intimidating defenseman Dylan McIlrath now with Washington, Ness is the Bears’ captain.

Whether Brown can finally get this team over the hump remains to be seen. This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears vs. Vikings: Announcers set for Week 15 game ...

The Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame Committee announced today the four individuals selected for induction for the club’s upcoming Hall of Fame Night, which is set to be held on Sunday, March 30 ...