Wild brawl erupts during youth hockey showcase at minor league game

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One of the wildest fights of the hockey season may have occurred during the intermission of anAmerican Hockey Leaguegame between the Hershey Bears and the Cleveland Monsters.

TheBears’ “Mites on Ice” segmentfeatures youth hockey players competing against each other during intermission.However, competitive play turned into an all-out brawl involving players from the Central Penn Panthers Youth Ice Hockey Club.

A closeup of an American Hockey League logo during the game between the Hershey Bears and the Rockford IceHogs at the Giant Center on Jan.4, 2026, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.(Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The club said Sunday it was investigating the events that occurred leading up to the brawl.

“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 the utmost importance.

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The Hershey Bears celebrate a goal by Louie Belpedio, which triggered the tossing of stuffed animals at the Giant Center on Jan.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 thoroughly and responsibly.”

The club said it didn’t want to draw conclusions until the investigation was complete.

“At this time, we believe it is important to allow this process to take place 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 thisseason the Bearshave had a “Mites on Ice” fight.