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Ilya Protas<\/strong> is on a three-game goal streak after scoring in every game of the Hershey Bears\u2019 three-in-three this weekend.<\/p>\n The 19-year-old younger brother of Aliaksei Protas scored the game-tying goal in Hershey\u2019s 2-1 overtime win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Sunday.<\/p>\n After taking a pass from D.J. King, head coach Derek King\u2019s son, Protas sent a backhand shot under Aleksei Kolosov that tied the game with 6:48 remaining. Andrew Cristall got the secondary assist.<\/p>\n Kolosov had saved Hershey\u2019s previous 28 shots before Protas found paydirt and gave Hershey life.<\/p>\n Hershey went on to win in overtime after Connor Mayer, a defenseman called up earlier in the day from the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays, ripped a shot from the slot and scored.<\/p>\n Over the weekend, Protas had multi-point games in two of his three outings and posted five points (3g, 2a).<\/p>\n In Hershey\u2019s 2-1 win over Syracuse Crunch on Friday, Protas\u00a0scored his first career power-play goal\u00a0and tallied an assist on Andrew Cristall\u2019s game-winning goal.<\/p>\n The next night, Protas\u00a0had a goal and an assist, getting an apple on Matt Strome\u2019s first goal of the night. Hershey defeated Lehigh Valley 4-3 at Allentown\u2019s PPL Center.<\/p>\n The Bears wore all three of their games, improving their record to 9-4-1. Protas has 10 points (5g, 5a) in 14 games and now leads Hershey in points.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s coming along nice,\u201d Derek King said of Protas after the game. \u201cI can\u2019t take all the credit for him. But he\u2019s a pro. You can tell he\u2019s been around a hockey family. And we\u2019ve talked about it before. He just keeps getting better and better every week.\u201d<\/p>\n The Hershey Bears debuted their newest alternate sweater,\u00a0the Screaming Bear jersey, in their home game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n The cream-colored jerseys feature a roaring bear on the crest, inspired by the Capitals\u2019 Screaming Eagle logo, along with a chocolate-colored diagonal stripe at the waist that reads\u00a0BEARS<\/em>. Each shoulder also features\u00a0a Bears alternate logo design\u00a0paying homage to the Caps\u2019 Capitol dome logo.<\/p>\n The jerseys honor the Bears\u2019 affiliation with the Capitals, which reached 20 years in October.<\/p>\n In a surprising and heart-warming announcement, San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has officially unveiled a $5 ticket day at Levi’s Stadium \u2014 a move that fans are already calling \u201cthe most generous community gesture in franchise history.\u201d<\/p>\n The special event is designed to give low-income families a rare chance to attend an NFL game at a price that\u2019s almost unheard of in modern professional sports. For thousands of people across the Bay Area, this may be their first-ever opportunity to experience the energy, noise, and atmosphere of a live 49ers home game.<\/p>\n Jed York explained the motivation behind the initiative in a team statement: Within minutes of the news breaking, social media erupted. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with emotional reactions, calling the decision \u201chistoric,\u201d \u201cincredible,\u201d and \u201ca game-changer for the city.\u201d One long-time supporter posted:<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve loved the 49ers for 20 years but never had the money to go to a game. This time, I\u2019m bringing my whole family. I\u2019m still in shock.\u201d<\/p>\n Sports analysts also praised the initiative, pointing out that this move goes far beyond football. It signals a powerful shift toward community engagement and accessibility at the highest level of American sports. One NFL analyst commented:<\/p>\n \u201cIf more teams followed the 49ers\u2019 lead, the league would feel far more connected to the everyday fans who support it.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to the $5 admission price, the 49ers are reportedly coordinating with local organizations to provide discounted transportation options, affordable meal packages, and a family-friendly zone inside the stadium. These added features underline the event\u2019s community-centered purpose \u2014 turning it into more than just a game, but a genuine celebration for the city of San Francisco.<\/p>\n Demand for the tickets is expected to be overwhelming, with experts predicting a complete sell-out within minutes. Many believe the atmosphere on game day could be one of the most emotional and energized crowds in the stadium\u2019s modern history.<\/p>\n With this bold gesture, Jed York isn\u2019t just making headlines \u2014 he\u2019s redefining what it means for an NFL franchise to give back. His initiative positions the San Francisco 49ers as a team committed to equity, unity, and the belief that football should be shared by everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ilya Protas is on a three-game goal streak after scoring in every game of the Hershey Bears\u2019 three-in-three this weekend. 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\u201cWe want to open the doors of Levi’s Stadium to everyone. Football isn\u2019t just for those who can afford it \u2014 it\u2019s a shared pride of the entire San Francisco 49ers community.\u201d<\/p>\n