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Goaltender Vitek Vanecek Recalled by Washington

February 4, 2020 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release


(Hershey, PA) - The Washington Capitals announced today that goaltender Vitek Vanecek has been recalled from the Hershey Bears. The announcement was made by Washington's senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan.

Vanecek, 24, has gone 13-9-1 over 24 games with the Bears this season, posting one shutout and a .908 save percentage. His 2.43 goals against average is good for the 10th best mark in the American Hockey League. He has allowed two or less goals in 16 of his appearances this season, and collected a six-game win streak from Dec. 6-27.

The native of Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic is a back-to-back AHL All-Star. At the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic in Ontario, Vanecek earned a share of the CCM Top Goaltender Award at the Skills Competition, and earned All-Star Challenge MVP honors the next night, only surrendering two goals over the four games for the Atlantic Division.

In his career with Hershey, Vanecek is 65-42-16 with a 2.64 goals against average, a. 904 save percentage, and 10 shutouts. He ranks 10th in Hershey franchise history in games played by a goaltender (134), and tied for 10th in wins (65).

Vanecek was selected in the 2nd round, 39th overall, of the 2014 NHL Draft by Washington. If he were to appear in a game with Washington, it would mark his NHL debut.

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