The Washington Capitals’ plan is for Ilya Samsonov to begin the season with Hershey, but the first-rounder believes it won’t be long before he’s in the NHL.

The Washington Capitals have announced the signings of centers Michael Sgarbossa and Jayson Megna to one-year, two way contracts.

Spencer Carbery will bring a wide variety of experience to the Hershey Bears as he takes over the head coaching role.

Lucas Johansen is finding a balance between size and quickness as he looks to prove to Washington’s front office that the he’s ready for the NHL.

Spencer Carbery has been named the 26th head coach in Hershey Bears franchise history.

The Washington Capitals claimed the franchise’s first Stanley Cup thanks to a roster that prominently featured former Hershey Bears.

The text message lit up Troy Mann’s phone the morning after the Capitals eliminated the Penguins. It came from Barry Trotz.

The Capitals and Golden Knights are stocked with AHL All-Stars, Calder Cup winners and other alumni of the American Hockey League.

The Hershey Bears lost in the Calder Cup Finals in 2016, but it was a valuable gain in experience for many of the young players who have populated the Capitals’ roster this season.

Tampa Bay’s Dave Mishkin and Washington’s John Walton were the soundtrack to the Hershey Bears for nearly two decades.