KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Thursday that Nick Bootland, former director of hockey operations and head coach, has accepted the role of assistant coach for the Hershey Bears … Continue reading
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Nelson joins Bears as new head coach
The Hershey Bears have announced their coaching staff for the 2022-23 season, led by new head coach Todd Nelson. Nelson comes to Hershey after four seasons as an assistant with the Dallas Stars, where he helped the club to three … Continue reading
Bears to retire Bourque’s number 17
The Hershey Bears have announced that Chris Bourque will have his number 17 retired in an on-ice ceremony prior to the club’s home game against Springfield on January 14, 2023. Bourque will become the eighth player in franchise history to have … Continue reading
Bears’ Allen heading to Washington
The Washington Capitals have hired Hershey Bears head coach Scott Allen as an assistant coach with the NHL club. Allen spent the last three seasons with the Bears, including serving as head coach in 2021-22 when Hershey went 34-32-6-4 and … Continue reading
Capitals sign defenseman Carlsson
The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Gabriel Carlsson to a one-year, two-way contract. Carlsson, a first-round pick by Columbus in the 2015 NHL Draft, has split the last five seasons between the Blue Jackets and the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. In … Continue reading
Lindgren joins Capitals on three-year deal
The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year contract. Lindgren helped the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds to the Calder Cup Finals in 2021-22, posting a record of 24-7-1 in 34 appearances while ranking third in the league with … Continue reading