WHL Spokane Chiefs

Bear Hughes Signs Contract with Hershey Bears

Published on May 26, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


The Hershey Bears announced today that the club has signed former Chief Bear Hughes to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season.

Hughes, 20, led the Chiefs in all scoring categories this season, posting a team best in goals (24), assists (43) and points (67). He was named Spokane's 35th captain in team history in January and earned U.S. Division Second All-Star Team honors.

The Post Falls native was also named the Ken Rabel Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season and was selected by his peers as the Spokane Chiefs Players' Player.

The 6'2", 171-pound forward posted 116 points (42G-74A) over his 127-game WHL career and was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a tryout with the Bears on May 3, but didn't see any game action.

The Hershey Bears will return to the ice for the club's 85th season in the American Hockey League in October. A schedule will be released later this summer.

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