 Through the duration of the 2011–12 season, Taffe was recalled by the Wild and appeared as a depth player in 5 games.On July 2, 2012, Unable to earn a NHL contract due to the lockout, Taffe signed a one-year contract with the Hershey Bears of the AHL.During the 2012–13 season, Taffe led the Bears in scoring with 71 points in 73 games, for second overall in the AHL.