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Moose win Game 5, force return to Winnipeg

Hershey Bears goalie Michal Neuvirth stops Manitoba Moose Mike Keane during the Moose 3-2 win in game 5 of the Calder Cup finals at Giant Center in Hershey. Game 6 is in Winnipeg Friday.

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Hershey Bears goalie Michal Neuvirth stops Manitoba Moose Mike Keane during the Moose 3-2 win in game 5 of the Calder Cup finals at Giant Center in Hershey. Game 6 is in Winnipeg Friday. (SEAN SIMMERS / THE PATRIOT-NEWS)

HERSHEY - The Manitoba Moose won 3-2 over the Hershey Bears in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Final in a must-win contest to force a Game 6 back in Winnipeg Friday night.

Forward Jason Krog's empty-net goal proved to be the winner as the Bears scored late in the game to make it 3-2.

Moose netminder Cory Schneider was outstanding, stopping 31 shots.

Also scoring for the Moose were rookie Cory Hodgson and Michael Grabner. Mink and Carlson replied for the Bears.

Game 6 is Friday night at the MTS Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available. Game 7, if needed, will go Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

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