Capitals Loan Ivan Miroshnichenko to Bears
Published on December 23, 2025 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
(Hershey, PA) - The Washington Capitals, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that they have loaned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko to Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick.
Miroshnichenko, 21, appeared in two games with the Capitals during his recall. He has scored nine points (4g, 5a) in 12 games with Hershey this season.
In 2024-25, Miroshnichenko set AHL career highs in goals (23), assists (19), and points (42). His 23 goals led Hershey, while his 42 points ranked third on the team. The forward also ranked second on the Bears in shots (146), tied for second in power-play goals (7), tied for third in game-winning goals (4), and fourth in power-play assists (10). During the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, Miroshnichenko recorded five points (3g, 2a) in eight games.
He also appeared in 18 games with the Capitals last season, scoring four points (1g, 3a).
In his rookie campaign in 2023-24, Miroshnichenko skated in 47 games, scoring 25 points (9g, 16a). He collected 12 points (7g, 5a) in 20 playoff games, helping Hershey to the franchise's 13th Calder Cup title. Miroshnichenko appeared in 21 games with the Capitals during that season, recording six points (2g, 4a). He made his NHL debut on Dec. 20, 2023 vs. the New York Islanders and made his Stanley Cup Playoff debut on April 26, 2024 at the New York Rangers.
In 41 NHL games, Miroshnichenko has scored 10 points (3g, 7a). The Capitals selected Miroshnichenko in the first round (20th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
The Bears continue the 2025-26 season, presented by Penn State Health, when they return from the holiday break and visit the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6:05 p.m. at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. Hershey returns home to host the Charlotte Checkers on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 5 p.m. at GIANT Center for Mascot Mania and Belco Kids Night. The first 3,000 kids 14-and-under will receive a pair of Coco earmuffs, courtesy of Belco. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game.
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