Capitals Insider Archive: Hershey Bears

Hershey signs Dmitri Orlov to a pro tryout contract

The AHL's Hershey Bears have signed Washington defensive prospect Dmitri Orlov, who was a standout at the 2011 World Junior Championship in Buffalo, to a professional tryout contract. This is a significant step forward in Orlov's development, but keep in mind that this contract only allows him to train and...

By Katie Carrera  | February 22, 2011; 10:20 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (24)
Categories:  Dmitri Orlov, Hershey Bears  
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Young players helping Capitals endure injuries, scoring slumps

Recently, it hasn't been hard to notice that some of the Capitals' most effective players are some of their youngest or least experienced in the NHL. The combination of a myriad of injuries and having many of Washington's biggest stars still working out of offensive slumps has given opportunities to...

By Katie Carrera  | January 16, 2011; 10:34 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (20)
Categories:  Andrew Gordon, Hershey Bears, Jay Beagle, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault  
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