Capitals Recall Schilling from Hershey
March 12, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Cameron Schilling from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
Schilling, 24, has recorded 14 points (six goals, eight assists) and is a plus-seven in 54 games with Hershey in his first full professional season. He currently leads active Hershey defensemen in goals, plus/minus and ranks tied for second in points.
The Carmel, Ind., native played in 144 collegiate games during his four-year career with Miami, collecting 57 points (eight goals, 49 assists) and 155 penalty minutes. The 6'2", 197-pound blueliner was a member of two NCAA All-Regional Teams (2008-2010) and helped Miami win the 2010-11 CCHA Championship.
Schilling was originally signed by Washington as an un-drafted free agent on March 27, 2012. He will participate in Tuesday's morning skate and will wear No. 45 for the Capitals.
Upcoming Capitals Games
Date Opponent Time (ET) TV
March 12 vs. Carolina 7 p.m. CSN
March 14 at Carolina 7 p.m. CSN, NHLN
March 16 at Boston 1 p.m. CSN
March 17 vs. Buffalo 7 p.m. CSN, NBCSN, TSN2
March 19 at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. CSN, NBCSN, TSN2
Radio: Caps games can be heard on WJFK 106.7 FM, WFED 1500 AM and the Caps Radio Network
Audio: WashingtonCaps.com, Caps Mobile App
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