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The Caps/Bears affiliation will continue!
Today, Washington announced that it has extended its affiliation with the AHL’s Hershey Bears through the 2023-24 season.
“We have enjoyed our long-lasting partnership with the Hershey Bears and are excited to extend our affiliation,” said Caps general manager Brian MacLellan. “Hershey has a tremendous history within the American Hockey League. They are well-run and a first-class organization. We believe the franchise’s winning culture provides our prospects with the best opportunity to develop.”
This season, 14 former or current Bears played for Washington: Travis Boyd, John Carlson, Christian Djoos, Martin Fehervary, Braden Holtby, Tyler Lewington, Beck Malenstyn, Dmitry Orlov, Michael Sgarbossa, Ilya Samsonov, Jonas Siegenthaler, Chandler Stephenson, Jakub Vrana and Tom Wilson.