The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday morning that they have recalled forward Joe Snively from Hershey. Snively has recorded three points (1g, 2a) in eight games with Washington this season. In 20 games with Hershey this season, Snively has recorded 16 points (7g, 9a).
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.
Snively has recorded three points (1g, 2a) in eight games with Washington this season. The Herndon, Virginia, native became the first Virginia-born player to play for the Capitals in franchise history last season. In 12 games in 2021-22, Snively recorded seven points (4g, 3a), including a three-point effort (2g, 1a) on Feb. 10, 2022 against the Montreal Canadiens. Snively became one of 15 rookies in franchise history to record at least seven points in his first 10 games. In 20 career NHL games with the Capitals, Snively has recorded 10 points (5g, 5a).
In 20 games with Hershey this season, Snively has recorded 16 points (7g, 9a). The 5’9″, 179-pound forward ranks first on the Bears in shooting percentage (20.6) and fourth in points per game (0.80). Snively recorded 38 points (15g, 23a) in 35 games with Hershey in 2021-22 and ranked third on the team in points and fourth in goals. During the 2020-21 season, Snively registered 17 points (6g, 11a) in 30 games for the Bears. In 139 career AHL games with Hershey, Snively has recorded 102 points (42g, 60a).
Snively trained at MedStar Capitals Iceplex during his youth and was a participant in Washington’s Little Caps program.
Snively, 27, was never drafted but signed a two-year deal with the Capsitals in 2019 for $925,000 per year. The Capitals re-signed Snively to a one-year, two-way contract extension on June 3, 2021 and re-signed him to a two-year deal on March 16, 2022. He will be a restricted free agent in 2024-25.
Sweet outlet pass by Connor McMichael to Joe Snively for his first with the Bears this season. Snively has points in 16-straight Bears home games. #HBH #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/dqnlhA9DZT
— Capitals Prospects (@jon_m_sorensen) January 14, 2023
It’s not clear if the move is to give Snively some much deserved playing time, or in response to yesterday’s absences from practice. Sonny Milano (non-Covid illness) and Alex Ovechkin (maintenance day) did not practice on Monday.
Joe Snively with a beautiful cross-ice feed, hits Riley Sutters stick for the score. Game tied 1-1. #HBH #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/ijDgQQbRp2
— Capitals Prospects (@jon_m_sorensen) February 26, 2023
The Capitals face the Rangers tonight. The team is not holding a morning skate, but head coach Peter Laviolette is meeting with the media at 4:45PM. We should learn more at that point.