The Washington Capitals, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Hershey Bears, announced today that defenseman Alex Alexeyev has been assigned to Hershey on a conditioning loan. The announcement was made by Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick.
Alexeyev, 25, has appeared in five games this season for the Capitals, with his last outing coming on Nov. 8, 2024 versus Pittsburgh.
The 6'4", 213-pound defender has skated in 77 career NHL games with Washington, logging eight points (1g, 7a). He also played in four post season games for the Capitals in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
In 142 career AHL games with the Bears, Alexeyev has generated 50 points (6g, 44a). He most recently played for the Bears in October-November 2022 when he appeared in four games after joining the club from Washington on a long-term injury conditioning loan.
Alexeyev will wear #33 for Hershey.
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