Former Washington Capitals Head Coach Bruce Cassidy has been named Assistant Coach of the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. Cassidy, 43, will be lending his extensive coaching expertise to former Capital Rob Murray, 41, who is embarking on his first professional head coaching venture.
Hershey Bears
Jerrard Named Assistant Coach With Iowa Chops
Former Hershey Bears Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard has been hired as an Assistant Coach by the Anaheim Ducks’ top farm team, the Iowa Chops. The 43-year-old Jerrard, a member of the 1997 Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears, served as Assistant Coach for the Iowa Stars, the Dallas Stars’ top farm team for the previous three … Read more
Jonathan Paiement Signs With Albany
Jonathan Paiement, who developed into one of the steadier members of the Hershey Bears defensive corps last season after his recall from the Texas Wildcatters of the ECHL, has signed a two-way AHL contract with Albany for the 2008-09 season. During the 2007-08 regular season, the 23-year-old Paiement, an eighth round pick (247th overall) by … Read more
BONVIE HIRED BY LEAFS
Former Hershey Bear Dennis Bonvie has officially been hired as a pro scout by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bonvie, while never a part of the Washington Capitals organization, spent part of the 1998-99 with the Portland Pirates, the farm team that the Capitals shared that season with the Chicago Blackhawks. After finishing out his … Read more
ARRIVEDERCI LOUIS ROBITAILLE
Louis Robitaille is now officially an ex-Hershey Bear. Robitaille has signed a one year deal with SG Cortina of the Italian Hockey League.
With the departure of Robitaille, who led the AHL in PIM’s for the 07-08 season, and the retirement of the AHL’s all-time career PIM leader Dennis Bonvie, the penalty box attendants in Hershey and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton might have to look for other gainful employment during games between the Southern Division rivals.
Capitals Rookie Game Tix Available Online
The Washington Capitals are set to kick off their rookie camp on September 14, 2008 — check in here for updates from our friend John Sparenberg. As part of the rookie camp, the Caps will host a rookie game against the Philadephia Flyers at Kettler Capital Ice Plex, starting at 3 pm on September 18th.
Getting to know…Bryan Helmer
Meet Bryan Helmer, a newcomer to Hershey Bears/Washington Capitals organization. Helmer was signed as a free agent .. spending the last two seasons in the Phoenix Coyotes’ organization with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL.
Hershey Bears schedule notes
The Hershey Bears, senior member of the American Hockey League, announced their schedule last week for their 71st season in the loop. The Bears will open the campaign on Oct. 8 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton against the Penguins, losers in last year’s Calder Cup Finals to the Chicago Wolves. Following the opener in Wilkes/Barre-Scranton, the Bears will … Read more