STEADY LEADER: Washington Capitals’ Louie Belpedio EMERGES as Hershey Bears’ Next Captain Front-runner

Hershey Bears face a leadership crossroads as veteran defenseman Louie Belpedio emerges as a frontrunner to wear the next C. With Aaron Ness retiring after a storied tenure, can Belpedio’s steady play, locker room presence, and championship pedigree anchor a new era in Chocolate Town? Host Dan Holmi explores Belpedio’s impact on and off the ice, from his Garland Award-winning season to his team-friendly contract that maximizes organizational value for both the Hershey Bears and Washington Capitals. The conversation spotlights other captaincy candidates like Spencer Smallman and the return possibilities of Dylan McIlrath and Johnny Brodzinski, highlighting how availability, leadership, and culture shape the Bears’ future. Corey Swartz of Hershey Bears Hockey Nation adds insider perspective on the critical leadership transition. Don’t miss this comprehensive look at the Bears’ evolving identity and the pivotal players driving AHL success. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcastright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.