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Bears Sign Goaltender Adam Carlson to Amateur Tryout

March 31, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


HERSHEY, Pa. - The Hershey Bears announced today that goaltender Adam Carlson has been signed to an amateur tryout agreement. The announcement was made by Bears President/General Manager Doug Yingst.

The 22-year-old Carlson joins the Bears after appearing in 17 games with the AHA's Mercyhurst College. He posted a 7-7-3 record, a 2.85 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. Carlson's save percentage with the Lakers ranked tied for fifth in the Atlantic Hockey Association, his 536 saves ranked tenth, and his win total and save percentage each ranked 11th.

Carlson, a native of Edina, Minnesota, made a season-high 50 saves on Jan. 22 at Robert Morris University. He earned his first win of the season on Oct. 24 against Army and made 47 saves on Oct. 31 at Ohio State. Prior to enrolling at Mercyhurst, Carlson spent two seasons with the NAHL's Coulee Region Chill, notching a 38-27-10 record with seven shutouts, a 2.52 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage in 81 total games.

Carlson was signed by the Washington Capitals to a two-year entry-level contract on March 28.

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