AHL Hershey Bears

Capitals Recall Steven Oleksy from Hershey

November 29, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Steven Oleksy from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.

Oleksy, 28, has appeared in 61 career games with the Capitals, registering 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) and 86 penalty minutes. The 5'11", 183-pound defenseman recorded 10 points (two goals, eight assists) and 53 penalty minutes in 33 games with Washington last season. Oleksy made his NHL debut and tallied his first NHL point with an assist on March 5, 2013, against Boston.

Oleksy skated in 19 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season, earning six points (three goals, three assists) and 39 penalty minutes. The Chesterfield, Mich., native leads Hershey in penalty minutes this season and ranks tied for first among Bears defensemen in goals. Oleksy registered 45 points (six goals, 39 assists) and 366 penalty minutes in 171 career AHL games with Hershey, Bridgeport and Lake Erie.




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