The Wildcats were moderately successful in their short existence, with Bob Lilley coaching the team for its entire five-year run, leading the Wildcats to the playoffs in each season.

[1] In 2001, Hershey reached the A-League finals but were defeated 2–0 by the Rochester Raging Rhinos.

[1] Less than a week after the championship match, in October 2001, Hershey Entertainment announced that the Wildcats were folding.

[2] Weak attendance, including a crowd of only 750 for the 2001 playoff semifinal, was a factor in the decision to fold the team.

[2][3] With the league unable to find a new owner for the club, the players became free agents.