John Carlson, now 35, will return to Hershey after winning the Calder Cup with the Bears in 2010. The Capitals will face the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game on September 25, the first game in Hershey since 2006. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Washington and the Bears, which has resulted in five Calder Cup titles and 69 players progressing from the AHL to the NHL. The partnership was renewed through 2030, with excitement from both teams regarding the event.
Carlson hasn't been back to Hershey since he won the Calder Cup with the Bears in 2010, and this fall marks his return as the Capitals face the Flyers.
Washington's affiliation with the Bears has produced five Calder Cup titles and 69 players who reached the NHL, extending their partnership through 2030.
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