Hershey Bears Hire New Head Coach

Hershey Bears name Derek King the 29th head coach in franchise history

King, who played 14 NHL seasons, was most recent an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Hershey Bears hire new head coach

"My family and I are excited, and I can't wait to get down there and get to work, and hopefully be a part of continuing the club's storied legacy."

Hershey Bears tap Derek King as new head coach

The Hershey Bears have hired Derek King as their new head coach. King brings NHL and AHL coaching experience, including a stint with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Capitals Hire Derek King As AHL Head Coach

The Washington Capitals have appointed Derek King as the Hershey Bears head coach. He will become the 29th head coach in franchise history, taking over the role from Todd Nelson who was promoted to an assistant coach role with the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this summer. This will mark King’s first head coach role since the 2021-22 season. King has deep roots in professional hockey. He was once a top prospect of his own, drafted 13th-overall in …

Hershey Bears Hire Derek King as 29th Head Coach

The Hershey Bears announced the hiring of Derek King as the 29th head coach in the franchise’s history. The news comes nearly two months after former head coach Todd Nelson left to be an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins. “We are thrilled to welcome Derek King as our new head coach,” said Hershey Bears vice president of operations Bryan Helmer in a PR statement. “Derek has developed a reputation as a great communicator who excels at de…

Hershey Bears name former Chicago Blackhawks assistant Derek King as new head coach

The Hershey Bears have a new head coach, a month and a half after Todd Nelson departed the team to join the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins as an assistant coach. Derek King, a former longtime NHL player and, most recently, assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, was named the 29th bench boss in Bears franchise history on Monday. The opportunity for King comes after he spent nine years in the Chicago organization, including 70 games as the interim…