The Washington Capitals just announced eight new cuts to their training camp roster, which includes top prospect Jakub Vrana. Vrana dazzled in Hershey last season, putting up 34 points in 36 games. He also helped lead the Bears to the Calder Cup Finals, scoring eight goals in 21 playoff games.
The Caps’ top defense prospect Madison Bowey was also optioned to Hershey along with six others.
The following players have been released from the #Caps training camp roster and will report to Hershey: Barber, Bowey, Djoos, Dietz (1/2)
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 3, 2016
(2/2) Mitchell, O'Brien, Vanecek and Vrana. Updated #Caps training camp roster: https://t.co/F1DV2s0PLO
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 3, 2016
Here’s the Caps’ updated training camp roster, which now includes only 34 players (21 forwards, 10 defensemen, and 3 goalies). You’ll notice that prospect Zach Sanford remains on the team and may be the surprise of camp. Sanford scored a goal in his preseason debut against Montreal. The 21-year-old forward opted to leave Boston College before his junior season and sign an entry-level contract with the Caps over the summer. This will be his first year pro.
Australian Nathan Walker also remains in the hunt for the Caps final roster spot.
Hershey Bears training camp opened Sunday and is free and open to the public. Here is an updated schedule from the Bears.
According to the Bears, fans attending the practices must abide by the following policies:
- Park in front of GIANT Center and proceed to the Season Ticket Holder Door.
- Doors will open 15 minutes prior to scheduled practice time, and will remain open until 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
- All fans must sit in Sections 121 or 122.
- All fans must depart the venue immediately following practices and are not permitted in restricted areas.
- Fans are expected to heed the instructions of Security and Building Management.
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