Capitals Loan Brodzinski to Hershey

The Washington Capitals, the NHL parent club of the Hershey Bears, have loaned forward Jonny Brodzinski to Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick.

Brodzinski, 33, has recorded at least a point in all four of his games with Hershey this season, scoring five points (2g, 3a) with the club. In his last outing on Oct. 11 vs. Texas, Brodzinski scored twice, including the game-winning goal, and earned first-star honors in a 6-1 Hershey victory. He is an alternate captain with the Bears.

The Ham Lake, Minn. native played in two games with Washington during his recall, recording one assist. In 2024-25, he posted 16 points (6g, 10a) in 55 games with the New York Rangers last season. During the 2024-25 season, the 6’0”, 206-pound forward established career highs in goals (12), points (19), plus-minus rating (+6), and ice time per game (11:41) in 51 games with the Rangers. 

Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round (148th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Brodzinski has registered 72 points (33g, 39a) in 266 career games with New York, the San Jose Sharks, and Los Angeles. 

In 317 career AHL games with Ontario, San Jose, Hartford, and Hershey, Brodzinski has recorded 272 points (128g, 144a). 

The Bears conclude their seven-game homestand to open the 2026-27 season, presented by Penn State Health, when they host the Belleville Senators on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at GIANT Center for Christmas Candylane Pass Night. All fans in attendance will receive a 2026 Hersheypark Christmas Candylane ticket, valid for one-day admission through Jan. 3, 2027. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game via Ticketmaster.