Category Archives: AHL

Hershey Bears Host Hockey Fights Cancer Night Sunday, Nov. 21 vs. Charlotte Checkers

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Della Young

Screencap: @TheHersheyBears The Washington Capitals’ AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, will be hosting their annual Hockey Fights Cancer night on Sunday, November 21, against the Charlotte Checkers at 5 PM ET at Giant Center. Players will wear Hockey Fights Cancer-themed jerseys … Continue reading →

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Hershey Bears Drop Cleveland Monsters 4-3 in Overtime, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby Scores Game-Winner

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

Screen cap: AHL TV The Hershey Bears defeated the Cleveland Monsters, 4-3 in overtime Sunday night at the Giant Center in Hershey. The win moved the Bears record to 4-1-1-1 (10 points) on the season.

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The Parallel Paths of Vitek Vanecek and Alex Nedeljkovic

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Diane Doyle

They were born just two days apart. Both were second round draft picks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and drafted just two picks apart. During their time in their drafting team’s organizations, both were ultimately passed on the depth … Continue reading →

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The Russian Invasion: An Updated Look At The Influx Of Russian Netminders In The Metropolitan Division

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Diane Doyle

In recent seasons we’ve seen a tremendous wave of new Russian-born goaltenders begin to make an impact in the Metropolitan Division. NoVa Caps examined this before the 2019-20 season and provided an update prior to the 2020-21 season.

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Former Capitals Defenseman Christian Djoos Signs with EV Zug in Swiss National League

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Diane Doyle

On Wednesday May 12, EV Zug of the Swiss National League announced that they have signed former Washington Capitals defenseman Christian Djoos, part of the team’s Stanley Cup-winning roster of 2018, to a two year deal.

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Examining The Starts To Seasons For Ilya Samsonov Prior to Joining Washington Capitals

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Diane Doyle

It has been a difficult start to the 2020-21 season for Capitals’ goalie, Ilya Samsonov, whose first two games were not up to his usual standards. He then tested positive for COVID-19, had to miss time for recovery and then … Continue reading →

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“Anytime You Can Score A Goal…It Sparks the Team”: Capitals 2019 First-Round Pick Connor McMichael Scores First Professional Hat Trick Against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Hershey Bears Having already made his NHL debut earlier this season, Washington Capitals 2019 first-round pick and top prospect Connor McMichael crossed off another milestone on his professional career, recording a hat trick in the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears’ … Continue reading →

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McMichael Magic: Connor McMichael Scores His First Professional Goal, A Game-Winning Tally Over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Considered the Washington Capitals’ top prospect in their pool of young talent, forward Connor McMichael has had an eventful 2020-21 season. Having come one win shy of winning the Gold Medal in the World Junior Championships with … Continue reading →

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Current Status of Hockey League Schedules Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic – Early December Update

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Dinamo Minsk The NHL had tentatively planned to start the 2020-21 season on January 1, 2021 and play a full 82-game season. But that plan has now changed. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused schedule adjustments to the NHL and … Continue reading →

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Liam O’Brien Leaves Hershey Bears; Signs with Colorado Eagles

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Liam O’Brien, who played in the Washington Capitals organization, primarily with the Hershey Bears, since the 2014-15 season, has signed a contract with the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. O’Brien was an unrestricted free agent (G6) … Continue reading →

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