Varlamov, Laing And Sloan Assigned From Washington
Published on February 27, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
HERSHEY - The 2009 Calder Cup Champion HERSHEY BEARS announced today in conjunction with the Washington Capitals that goaltender Semyon Varlamov has been assigned by the NHL club to HERSHEY. In addition, the Capitals have assigned defenseman Tyler Sloan and left wing Quintin Laing on conditioning from Washington. The announcements was made today by BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst.
Sloan, 28, has played in 33 games for Washington this season, recording two goals and four points. He skated for the 2009 Calder Cup Champions last year in HERSHEY, playing in 46 games with an additional 26 games skated for the Capitals in 2008-09.
Laing, 30, has played in 28 games for the Capitals in 2009-10, after helping the BEARS claim its 10th Calder Cup championship this past June. All three players are expected to be available this weekend when the BEARS host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Sunday.
The BEARS host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. All seats for the game are sold out, however there are a limited number of standing room tickets available. Call the Giant Center box office for more information at (717) 534-3911.
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