Capitals Recall Haman Aktell From Hershey

October 19, 2023

The Washington Capitals, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that they have recalled defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell. The announcement was made by Washington's president and general manager Brian MacLellan. 

Haman Aktell, 24, made his AHL debut last Saturday for Hershey, and in Sunday's 5-2 win over Cleveland, the defender scored his first career AHL goal. 

The Capitals signed Haman Aktell to a one-year, two-way entry-level contract on Apr. 27. In 2022-22, he recorded 36 points (9g, 27a) in 51 games with the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).  The 6'3", 220-pound defenseman led Vaxjo in plus/minus (+23), ranked second on the team in assists and points and tied for third among SHL defenseman in points. The Kage, Sweden native added seven points (3g, 4a) and recorded a +6 plus/minus rating in 18 playoff games, helping Vaxjo capture the SHL championship for the second time in three years. 

The Bears return to action this weekend with three games on the road. Hershey visits Providence on both Friday and Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. before finishing the weekend in Bridgeport with a 3 p.m. contest with the Islanders. Games will air on the Bear Radio Network and AHLTV.