January 14, 2017
(Hershey, PA- January 14, 2017)-The Washington Capitals have announced the recall of forward Chandler Stephenson from the
Hershey Bears. Stephenson, 22, has appeared in 36 games with Hershey this season, registering 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) to go along with 26 penalty minutes. His 17 assists are tied for third on the club, and he ranks fifth on the team in points. He has tallied five multi-point games this season for the Bears. In 138 career AHL games with Hershey, Stephenson has scored 66 points (21 goals, 45 assists).
The Saskatoon native rejoins the Capitals after appearing in nine games with Washington during the 2015-16 season. Stephenson made his NHL debut on Oct. 15, 2015 in Washington’s 4-1 win over Chicago.
Hershey hosts Lehigh Valley at the
GIANT Center this evening for Scout Night. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Tomorrow is STAR WARS Night featuring a STAR WARS jersey auction as Hershey hosts Binghamton at 5 p.m. Ticket information is available at HersheyBears.com.