Capitals Assign Patrick McNeill to Hershey
Published on February 19, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have assigned defenseman Patrick McNeill to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
McNeill, 23, has registered 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) and 16 penalty minutes in 26 games with the Bears this season.
McNeill collected 35 points (eight goals, 27 assists) in 62 games with Hershey last season, almost doubling his point total from the previous season. His 27 assists and 35 points ranked second on the team among defensemen behind John Carlson. In addition, McNeill registered six points (three goals, three assists) in 11 playoff games to help Hershey win the Calder Cup.
McNeill, who has played in 182 career AHL games with Hershey, was Washington's fourth-round choice (118th overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
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