Bjorklund Re-Assigned to Hershey, Gibson Released from ATO
Published on April 17, 2023 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
(Hershey, PA) - The Washington Capitals, the NHL affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that goaltender Garin Bjorklund has been re-assigned from South Carolina (ECHL) to Hershey. Additionally, the Bears released goaltender Mitchell Gibson from his amateur tryout agreement as he returns to Harvard University to finish schooling.
After missing the majority of the season due to injury, Bjorklund, 20, made his professional debut for South Carolina last Saturday, earning a 5-4 shootout victory over Jacksonville. He stopped 24 shots, and also denied three-of-four attempts in the shootout to earn his first pro victory.
The Capitals selected Bjorklund in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Prior to turning pro, he finished his junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2021-22, posting a 8-36-2 record with a 4.26 goals-against average, and a .877 save percentage. In 96 career games in the WHL with Medicine Hat, Bjorklund is 40-48-4 with three shutouts, a 3.50 goals-against average, and a .892 save percentage.
Bjorklund will wear #1 for Hershey.
The Hershey Bears 2023 Playoffs are sponsored by Penn State Health, and playoff ticket information and an Atlantic Division Semifinals series schedule will be shared as soon as it is available. Fans are asked to continue to checkHersheyBears.com and the club's social media channels for the latest update.
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About the Hershey Bears: The Hershey Bears have been proud members of the American Hockey League since the 1938-39 season, making them the longest continuously operating member club of the league still playing in its original city. The Bears have won the Calder Cup 11 times, the most of any AHL franchise. The Bears are the AHL affiliate of the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League, and are affiliated with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Visit www.HersheyBears.com and follow Hershey Bears on our social media channels for ongoing team and schedule updates.
About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company dedicated to preserving the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. Founded in 1927 by Milton S. Hershey, HE&R and its subsidiaries own and/or operate the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, Hersheypark Arena & Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey Bears hockey team, Giant Center, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark Camping Resort, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Country Club, and Hershey Golf Collection. For additional information about HE&R, visit www.HersheyPA.com.
Trademarks appearing in bold are owned or used by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company under license or with permission. All rights reserved.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is proud to help fulfill
the dream of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by providing value to
Milton Hershey School© in its mission of helping students lead
happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives - just as Mr. Hershey intended.
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Zack Fisch
Manager of Media Relations and Broadcasting
Hershey Bears
Office: 717-534-8994 | Email: zasfisch@hersheypa.com
All electronic transmissions and attachments thereto, in any form whatsoever, shall remain at all times the property of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. The information contained in or attached to this electronic transmission constitutes confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or dissemination of this information, is strictly prohibited.
MEDIA CONTACT Zack Fisch
zasfisch@hersheypa.com
717-534-8994
BJORKLUND RE-ASSIGNED TO HERSHEY, GIBSON RELEASED FROM ATO
Goaltender Garin Bjorklund joins Hershey to add depth ahead of club's 2023 Calder Cup Playoff run
(Hershey, PA - April 17, 2023) - The Washington Capitals, the NHL affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that goaltender Garin Bjorklund has been re-assigned from South Carolina (ECHL) to Hershey. Additionally, the Bears released goaltender Mitchell Gibson from his amateur tryout agreement as he returns to Harvard University to finish schooling.
After missing the majority of the season due to injury, Bjorklund, 20, made his professional debut for South Carolina last Saturday, earning a 5-4 shootout victory over Jacksonville. He stopped 24 shots, and also denied three-of-four attempts in the shootout to earn his first pro victory.
The Capitals selected Bjorklund in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Prior to turning pro, he finished his junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2021-22, posting a 8-36-2 record with a 4.26 goals-against average, and a .877 save percentage. In 96 career games in the WHL with Medicine Hat, Bjorklund is 40-48-4 with three shutouts, a 3.50 goals-against average, and a .892 save percentage.
Bjorklund will wear #1 for Hershey.
The Hershey Bears 2023 Playoffs are sponsored by Penn State Health, and playoff ticket information and an Atlantic Division Semifinals series schedule will be shared as soon as it is available. Fans are asked to continue to check HersheyBears.com and the club's social media channels for the latest update.
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About the Hershey Bears: The Hershey Bears have been proud members of the American Hockey League since the 1938-39 season, making them the longest continuously operating member club of the league still playing in its original city. The Bears have won the Calder Cup 11 times, the most of any AHL franchise. The Bears are the AHL affiliate of the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League, and are affiliated with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Visit www.HersheyBears.com and follow Hershey Bears on our social media channels for ongoing team and schedule updates.
About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company dedicated to preserving the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. Founded in 1927 by Milton S. Hershey, HE&R and its subsidiaries own and/or operate the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, Hersheypark Arena & Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey Bears hockey team, Giant Center, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark Camping Resort, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Country Club, and Hershey Golf Collection. For additional information about HE&R, visit www.HersheyPA.com.
Trademarks appearing in bold are owned or used by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company under license or with permission. All rights reserved.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is proud to help fulfill
the dream of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by providing value to
Milton Hershey School© in its mission of helping students lead
happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives - just as Mr. Hershey intended.
--
Zack Fisch
Manager of Media Relations and Broadcasting
Hershey Bears
Office: 717-534-8994 | Email: zasfisch@hersheypa.com
All electronic transmissions and attachments thereto, in any form whatsoever, shall remain at all times the property of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. The information contained in or attached to this electronic transmission constitutes confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or dissemination of this information, is strictly prohibited.
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*MEDIA CONTACT * Zack Fisch zasfisch@hersheypa.com 717-534-8994
*BJORKLUND RE-ASSIGNED TO HERSHEY, GIBSON RELEASED FROM ATO*
*Goaltender Garin Bjorklund joins Hershey to add depth ahead of club's 2023 Calder Cup Playoff run*
*(Hershey, PA - April 17, 2023)* *-* The Washington Capitals, the NHL affiliate of the *Hershey Bears*, announced today that goaltender Garin Bjorklund has been re-assigned from South Carolina (ECHL) to Hershey. Additionally, the Bears released goaltender Mitchell Gibson from his amateur tryout agreement as he returns to Harvard University to finish schooling.
After missing the majority of the season due to injury, Bjorklund, 20, made his professional debut for South Carolina last Saturday, earning a 5-4 shootout victory over Jacksonville. He stopped 24 shots, and also denied three-of-four attempts in the shootout to earn his first pro victory.
The Capitals selected Bjorklund in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Prior to turning pro, he finished his junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2021-22, posting a 8-36-2 record with a 4.26 goals-against average, and a .877 save percentage. In 96 career games in the WHL with Medicine Hat, Bjorklund is 40-48-4 with three shutouts, a 3.50 goals-against average, and a .892 save percentage.
Bjorklund will wear #1 for Hershey.
The *Hershey Bears* 2023 Playoffs are sponsored by Penn State Health, and playoff ticket information and an Atlantic Division Semifinals series schedule will be shared as soon as it is available. Fans are asked to continue to check HersheyBears.com and the club's social media channels for the latest update.
*-###-* *About the Hershey Bears: *The *Hershey Bears* have been proud members of the American Hockey League since the 1938-39 season, making them the longest continuously operating member club of the league still playing in its original city. *The Bears* have won the Calder Cup 11 times, the most of any AHL franchise. *The Bears* are the AHL affiliate of the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League, and are affiliated with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Visit www.HersheyBears.com and follow *Hershey Bears* on our social media channels for ongoing team and schedule updates.
*About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts*: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company dedicated to preserving the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. Founded in 1927 by Milton S. Hershey, HE&R and its subsidiaries own and/or operate the *Hersheypark *Entertainment Complex, *Hersheypark *Arena & Stadium, *ZooAmerica *North American Wildlife Park, *Hershey Bears* hockey team*, Giant Center*, *The Hotel Hershey*, *Hershey Lodge*,* Hersheypark* *Camping Resort*, *The Spa At The Hotel Hershey*, *Hershey* Country Club, and *Hershey *Golf Collection. For additional information about HE&R, visit www.HersheyPA.com .
*Trademarks appearing in bold are owned or used by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company under license or with permission. All rights reserved.*
*Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is proud to help fulfillthe dream of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by providing value toMilton Hershey School© in its mission of helping students lead**happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives - just as Mr. Hershey intended.*
-- *Zack Fisch* Manager of Media Relations and Broadcasting
Hershey Bears Office: 717-534-8994 | Email: zasfisch@hersheypa.com
-- All electronic transmissions and attachments thereto, in any form whatsoever, shall remain at all times the property of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. The information contained in or attached to this electronic transmission constitutes confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or dissemination of this information, is strictly prohibited.
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MEDIA CONTACT Zack Fisch
zasfisch@hersheypa.com
717-534-8994
BJORKLUND RE-ASSIGNED TO HERSHEY, GIBSON RELEASED FROM ATO
Goaltender Garin Bjorklund joins Hershey to add depth ahead of club's 2023 Calder Cup Playoff run
(Hershey, PA - April 17, 2023)-The Washington Capitals, the NHL affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that goaltender Garin Bjorklund has been re-assigned from South Carolina (ECHL) to Hershey. Additionally, the Bears released goaltender Mitchell Gibson from his amateur tryout agreement as he returns to Harvard University to finish schooling.
After missing the majority of the season due to injury, Bjorklund, 20, made his professional debut for South Carolina last Saturday, earning a 5-4 shootout victory over Jacksonville. He stopped 24 shots, and also denied three-of-four attempts in the shootout to earn his first pro victory.
The Capitals selected Bjorklund in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Prior to turning pro, he finished his junior career with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2021-22, posting a 8-36-2 record with a 4.26 goals-against average, and a .877 save percentage. In 96 career games in the WHL with Medicine Hat, Bjorklund is 40-48-4 with three shutouts, a 3.50 goals-against average, and a .892 save percentage.
Bjorklund will wear #1 for Hershey.
The Hershey Bears 2023 Playoffs are sponsored by Penn State Health, and playoff ticket information and an Atlantic Division Semifinals series schedule will be shared as soon as it is available. Fans are asked to continue to checkHersheyBears.com and the club's social media channels for the latest update.
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About the Hershey Bears: The Hershey Bears have been proud members of the American Hockey League since the 1938-39 season, making them the longest continuously operating member club of the league still playing in its original city. The Bears have won the Calder Cup 11 times, the most of any AHL franchise. The Bears are the AHL affiliate of the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League, and are affiliated with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Visit www.HersheyBears.com and follow Hershey Bears on our social media channels for ongoing team and schedule updates.
About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company dedicated to preserving the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. Founded in 1927 by Milton S. Hershey, HE&R and its subsidiaries own and/or operate the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, Hersheypark Arena & Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey Bears hockey team, Giant Center, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark Camping Resort, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Country Club, and Hershey Golf Collection. For additional information about HE&R, visit www.HersheyPA.com.
Trademarks appearing in bold are owned or used by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company under license or with permission. All rights reserved.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is proud to help fulfill
the dream of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by providing value to
Milton Hershey School© in its mission of helping students lead
happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives - just as Mr. Hershey intended.
--
Zack Fisch
Manager of Media Relations and Broadcasting
Hershey Bears
Office: 717-534-8994 | Email: zasfisch@hersheypa.com
All electronic transmissions and attachments thereto, in any form whatsoever, shall remain at all times the property of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. The information contained in or attached to this electronic transmission constitutes confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or dissemination of this information, is strictly prohibited.
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