Joe Snively Loaned to Hershey

December 18, 2023

The Washington Capitals, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that they have loaned forward Joe Snively to Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington's president and general manager Brian MacLellan. 

Snively, 27, has scored 21 points (7g, 14a) in 25 games this season with Hershey, ranking second on the team in assists and tied for third in points. He has posted seven multi-point games this year for the Bears, and he skated in his 200th professional game on Dec. 10 versus Charlotte. 

The native of Herndon, Virginia helped Hershey to the Calder Cup title last year, leading the club in scoring in the postseason with 15 points (2g, 13a) over 20 games. He split the 2022-23 regular season between Washington and Hershey, logging 27 points (9g, 18a) in 32 games with the Bears. In total, Snively has appeared in 176 career games with Hershey, scoring 134 points (51g, 83a). 

With Washington, Snively appeared in three games during his recent recall, and he has played in 27 career NHL games, registering 11 points (6g, 5a). 

The Bears continue the 2023-24 season, presented by Penn State Health, when they visit the Springfield Thunderbirds at MassMutual Center on Friday, Dec. 22 at 7:05 p.m. Hershey is back on home ice for Berks Holiday Ham Shoot Night against the Providence Bruins at GIANT Center on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. All fans are welcome onto the ice postgame to take part in the Berks Holiday Ham Shoot. Purchase tickets for the game by CLICKING HERE.