Minor league report: Forward Sam Houde leads Penguins past Bears

Seth Rorabaugh | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:58 p.m.

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Sam Houde battles for position with Hershey Bears forward Pierrick Dube during a game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Wednesday. The Penguins won, 5-1.

Two goals by forward Sam Houde led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 5-1 home win against the rival Hershey Bears at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Forward Alex Nylander had a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (3-2-0-0) while forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and Marc Johnstone each contributed a goal. Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 19 saves on 20 shots as his record improved to 2-1-0-0.

Penguins forward Sam Poulin returned to the lineup after missing two games due to an undisclosed injury.

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The Penguins’ next game is a home contest against the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday, 6:05 p.m.

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