Photos: Hershey Bears down Bridgeport Soundtigers 5-2 in home opener

Travis Boyd, of Hershey, takes the puck behind the net as he's chased by Scott Mayfield, of Bridgeport, as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Brad Malone, of Hershey, and Ben Holmstrom, of Bridgeport, fight as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Brad Malone, of Hershey, and Ben Holmstrom, of Bridgeport, fight as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Joe Cannata, of Hershey, comes out to cover the puck as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Tanner Fritz, of Bridgeport, Patrick Cullity, of Bridgeport, Nathan Walker, of Hershey, and Jakub Vrana, of Hershey, fight for a loose puck as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Paul Carey, of Hershey, takes the puck on goal as he's hooked on the ankle by Tanner Fritz, of Bridgeport, as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Stanislav Galiev, of Hershey, is pinned against the boards as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Tanner Fritz, of Bridgeport, fights for the puck on the ground as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Zach Sill, of Hershey, hits Ross Johnston, of Bridgeport, into the boards as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Liam O'Brien, of Hershey, and Garrett Mitchell, of Hershey, block a shot as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Nathan Walker, of Hershey, and Scott Mayfield, of Bridgeport, exchange words as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Colby Williams, of Hershey, hits Carter Verhaeghe, of Bridgeport, in front of the net as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Patrick Cullity, of Bridgeport, blocks Stanislav Galiev, of Hershey, pass as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Liam O'Brien, of Hershey, tries a wrap around shot as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Stephon Williams, of Bridgeport, clears the puck before Nathan Walker, of Hershey, can crash the net as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Chris Bourque, of Hershey,is introduced as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Travis Boyd, of Hershey, brings the puck up ice as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Aaron Ness, of Hershey, celebrates his goal as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Nathan Walker, of Hershey, and Scott Mayfield, of Bridgeport, exchange words as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Riley Barber, of Hershey, is up ended Kyle Burroughs, of Bridgeport, and Devon Toews, of Bridgeport, as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Brad Malone, of Hershey, is hit as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Aaron Ness, of Hershey, rips a shot that finds the back of the net as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Brad Malone, of Hershey, tries to split Scott Mayfield, of Bridgeport, and Carter Verhaeghe, of Bridgeport, as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Liam O'Brien, of Hershey, works in front of the net as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Nathan Walker, of Hershey, works along the boards as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Chandler Stephenson, of Hershey, takes the puck around the board as he's pursued by Matt Finn, of Bridgeport, as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Travis Boyd, of Hershey, hits a man into the board as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Garrett Mitchell, of Hershey, reacts after being tripped up as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 2-0 after the second period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

A fan cheers as the Hershey Bears defeated the Bridgeport Soundtigers 5-2 at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Liam O'Brien, of Hershey, and Ross Johnston, of Bridgeport, exchange pleasantries as the Hershey Bears defeated the Bridgeport Soundtigers 5-2 at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Riley Barber, of Hershey, tries to knock the puck loose from Colin Markison, of Bridgeport, as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

The Hershey Bears came within 64 seconds of a three-game sweep last week.

Aaron Ness, of Hershey, brings the puck out as he's chased by Carter Verhaeghe, of Bridgeport, as the Hershey Bears led Bridgeport Soundtigers 1-0 after the first period at the Giant Center on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.