AHL Hershey Bears

Fucale Recalled by Caps, Bears Ink Padraig Carey to PTO

Published on December 17, 2022 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


(Wilkes Barre Township, PA) - The Washington Capitals, the NHL affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today the recall of goaltender Zach Fucale. Additionally, the Bears announced that they have signed goaltender Padraig Carey to a professional tryout agreement.

Fucale, 27, has posted a record of 10-6-1 with one shutout, a 2.60 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage in 17 games with Hershey this season. The 6'2", 193-pound goaltender ranks tied for third in the AHL in wins and shutouts.

Fucale appeared in four games with Washington during the 2021-22 season, posting a record of 1-1-1 with a 1.75 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. Fucale stopped all 21 shots faced in his NHL and Capitals debut at Detroit on Nov. 11, 2021, becoming the first Capital in franchise history to record a shutout in his debut. Additionally, Fucale set an NHL record for the longest career-opening shutout sequence (138:07), passing former Minnesota Wild goaltender Matt Hackett's mark of 102:48 by over 35 minutes at Minnesota on Jan. 8.

Carey, 34, is a local netminder who played ACHA hockey with Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He backed up previously for Hershey on Oct. 17, 2018 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and on May, 16, 2021 versus the Penguins at GIANT Center. Carey was part of Hershey's 2020-21 Training Camp and often serves as a practice goaltender for the team. He works as a goaltending coach for Lebanon Valley College and the Hershey Cubs.

Carey will wear #30 tonight for the Bears in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

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