Former Goaltender Holtby Recalled To Washington
Published on January 27, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC -The Washington Capitals announced today that they have called up former Stingrays goaltender Braden Holtby from the Hershey Bears of the AHL.
Holtby, 20, has posted a 15-2-1 record with Hershey and leads the AHL with a 1.82 goals-against average and ranks third with a.935 save percentage. While with the Stingrays, Holtby earned a 7-2-1-2 record with a 2.95 goals-against average and a.911 save percentage. He also made an appearance as a backup for the Capitals on October 17 against Nashville.
A 2010 ECHL All-Star, Holtby was the Capitals' fourth-round choice, 93rd overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He is available for tonight's game against Anaheim and will wear number 70.
The Stingrays head out on a seven-game road trip starting Friday, January 29 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Arena. Listen to all the play-by-play action LIVE on Stingrayshockey.com! The Stingrays return to North Charleston Coliseum Friday, February 12 at 7:05 p.m. against the Florida Everblades for $2 Beer Night and Haiti Relief Night. Ticket packages and individual tickets are on sale now! For all the latest Stingrays news, visit www.stingrayshockey.com.
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