Mitchell Gibson Recalled, Clay Stevenson Loaned To AHL Hershey

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals have made some goaltending changes as the regular season opens up in exactly one week. 

The Caps loaned Clay Stevenson to the Hershey Bears and recalled Mitchell Gibson to the big club. Stevenson backed up Hunter Shepard in the first preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres. He played the second half of the game, facing nine shots and allowing all three goals in the game.

Stevenson is the projected backup for Hershey in the upcoming season.

Gibson did not appear in any preseason games. The Harvard product is headed into his first professional season, likely with the South Carolina Stingrays. 

The Capitals play one more exhibition game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Capital One Arena before opening the regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 13. 

By Jacob Cheris

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.
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1 Response to Mitchell Gibson Recalled, Clay Stevenson Loaned To AHL Hershey

  1. novafyre says:
    October 7, 2023 at 10:17 am

    Bears won last night beating the Baby Pits 1-0. Dube scored the only goal, Clay stopped all 12 shots.

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