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Aliaksei Protas Loaned to Bears

February 21, 2023 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


(Hershey, PA) - The Washington Capitals, the NHL affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that forward Aliaksei Protas has been loaned to Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington's senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan.

With the Bears this season, Protas appeared in eight games, striking for five points (2g, 3a). The native of Vitebsk, Belarus played in 42 games with the Bears in 2021-22, finishing with 24 points (8g, 16a), and earning Hershey's Rookie of the Year award.

Protas, 22, has skated in 43 games with the Capitals this season, posting 10 points (3g, 7a). The 6'6", 225-pound forward has played in 76 career games with Washington over the past two seasons, notching 19 points (6g, 13a).

Hershey continues the 2022-23 season, presented by Penn State Health, when the Chocolate and White return home to host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. for Faulkner Dodge Ram Bucket Hat Night. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Bears bucket hat, courtesy of Faulkner Dodge Ram. Purchase tickets for the game.

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