An investigation is underway into what officials are calling a "staged" during intermission of a Hershey Bears game in Pennsylvania Saturday night.
The Hershey Bears are in the American Hockey League and are an affiliate of the Washington Capitals.
According to WFAE, the fight took place between players during U8 exhibition during the game's intermission.
"Affiliate, league, and club officials are investigating the matter, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against those players and team officials involved in the staged fight," the Athletic Amateur Hockey Association said in a statement posted to its website. "This intermission game was not sanctioned by USA Hockey or the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association."
The Central Penn Panthers Youth Ice Hockey Club released a statement saying that the safety and wellbeing of its players is its top priority.
"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 youth hockey club said in a post. "The safety, well-being, and positive experience of all participants — especially our young players — are of the utmost importance."
The hockey club asked for patience while the investigation takes its course.
"At this time, we believe it is important to allow this process to take place before drawing conclusions," Central Penn Panthers Youth Ice Hockey Club said. "We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families, partners, and community as we work through this matter."
