Goaltender Mitch Gibson Loaned to Bears

The Washington Capitals, the NHL parent club of the Hershey Bears, have announced that goaltender Mitch Gibson has been loaned to Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick.

Gibson, 27, is 1-1-0 in two games with Hershey this season, posting a 3.50 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage.

In 2025-26, Gibson went 9-9-3 with the Bears over 23 games, collecting a 2.94 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. After entering last season with a 3-0-0 lifetime AHL record, Gibson won his first three starts with Hershey in 2025-26, becoming the first goaltender in team history to begin their Bears tenure with six consecutive wins. He recorded his first AHL shutout on Dec. 13, 2025 in a 36-save effort versus Charlotte. Gibson began the campaign on an AHL contract with the Bears before signing a two-year NHL contract with Washington.

The Bears continue the 2026-27 season, presented by Penn State Health, when they visit the Rochester Americans tonight at 7:05 p.m. at Blue Cross Arena. Hershey returns home to host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. at GIANT Center for Hockey Fights Cancer Night, presented by Penn State Health. All fans in attendance will receive a Hockey Fights Cancer rally towel, presented by Penn State Health, and the Bears will wear specialty Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys which will be auctioned off postgame. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game via Ticketmaster.