Category: Zach Fucale
Zach Fucale reportedly hires agent to facilitate NHL return after two seasons in Russia
Washington CapitalsZach Fucale is reportedly looking to make his way back to the NHL. Per ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, Fucale has hired agent Dan Milstein to help get him back into the top league after spending two seasons in the KHL with Traktor Chelyabinsk. The former Washington Capitals goaltender headed to Russia after th...
Read moreZach Fucale pitches shutout, makes potential KHL save of the year in game against Evgeny Kuznetsov’s SKA St. Petersburg
SKAEvgeny Kuznetsov recruited Zach Fucale to play for his hometown KHL team, Traktor Chelyabinsk, in June 2023. Now, he may be regretting it after being shut out by his former Capitals teammate 3-0 on Thursday. Fucale made 38 stops in the victory over SKA St. Petersburg — none better than a miracle glo...
Read moreHunter Shepard and Clay Stevenson earn Harry ‘Haps’ Holmes Memorial Award
BearsThe American Hockey League announced on Saturday that Hershey Bears’ goaltenders Hunter Shepard and Clay Stevenson were awarded the Harry “Haps” Memorial Award. The honor is given annually to the goaltending duo in the AHL that allows the fewest goals per game during the regular season. Per the Bear...
Read moreFormer Capital Zach Fucale on playing with Alex Ovechkin: ‘I learned a lot from being around him’
Hershey Bears’Alex Ovechkin is one of the NHL’s greatest players. As he chases the record for most goals in league history, Ovechkin leaves another impact on his teammates around him. Former Capital Zach Fucale didn’t spend […]
Read moreZach Fucale records 31-save victory in KHL debut with Traktor Chelyabinsk
Evgeny KuznetsovZach Fucale didn’t take long to earn his first KHL win. The former Capitals goaltender made his regular-season debut with Traktor Chelyabinsk on Saturday, recording a 2-1 victory over Lada Tolgliatti to open the season. […]
Read moreZach Fucale consulted with Evgeny Kuznetsov before signing with Traktor, says Bears made right choice starting Hunter Shepard in playoffs
TraktorZach Fucale left the Washington Capitals organization this summer, signing a one-year deal with the KHL’s Traktor Chelyabinsk. Fucale, who backed up Hunter Shepard during the the Hershey Bears’ Calder Cup championship run, will play […]
Read moreCapitals News & Rumors: Lindholm, Mantha & Fucale
CapsThe Washington Capitals have been rather quiet during this offseason, but there have recently been some news & rumors surrounding the team. In this column, there is speculation the Caps…
Read moreZach Fucale to sign with KHL’s Traktor Chelyabinsk after Calder Cup Finals, says team’s general manager
Zach FucaleZach Fucale will be leaving the Washington Capitals organization after the Hershey Bears’ magical season ends. Fucale, who is currently serving as a backup to AHL Playoff MVP candidate Hunter Shepard, is expected to sign […]
Read moreBears Wrap Weekend With 4-3 Shootout Loss to Phantoms
Hershey BearsThe Hershey Bears (38-16-5-4) extended their point streak to six games (4-0-0-2) but suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (33-25-3-3) on Sunday night at GIANT Center. BOX SCORE Both teams played through a scoreless first period, … Continue reading → The post Bears Wrap Weekend...
Read moreBears Wrap Weekend With 4-3 Shootout Loss to Phantoms
Hershey BearsThe Hershey Bears (38-16-5-4) extended their point streak to six games (4-0-0-2) but suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (33-25-3-3) on Sunday night at GIANT Center. teams played through a scoreless first period, with Zach Fucale and Samuel Ersson turning aside several chance...
Read moreCapitals send Zach Fucale and Gabriel Carlsson down to Hershey Bears
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced on Thursday afternoon that they have sent goaltender Zach Fucale and defenseman Gabriel Carlsson back to the Hershey Bears. The moves come as both John Carlson and Darcy Kuemper are ready […]
Read moreMorelli Pots Pair in 4-3 Bears Win Over Marlies
Providence BruinsHERSHEY, Penn – Mason Morelli notched a pair of goals to help lead the Hershey Bears (34-13-5-2) to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Marlies (37-15-2-1) on Friday night at GIANT Center. Hershey opened up a three-point lead on the idle … Continue reading → The post Morelli Pots Pair in 4-3 Bears Win Ov...
Read moreBears Open 2023 with 3-1 Loss to Checkers
CheckersHendrix Lapierre scored the lone goal for the Hershey Bears (22-8-2-1) as the team dropped consecutive games in regulation for the first time this season following a 3-1 defeat to the Charlotte Checkers (18-12-2-1) on Saturday night at GIANT Center. … Continue reading → The post Bears Open 2023 with...
Read moreCapitals return goaltenders Zach Fucale and Hunter Shepard to Hershey Bears
Clay StevensonWith the Washington Capitals’ injuries in goal, the Hershey Bears have been stretched thin at the position, too. Over a stretch of eight days, the Bears, the AHL’s best team, were forced to sign two […]
Read moreNic Dowd and Hunter Shepard to miss Leafs game due to injury
Capitals’The Washington Capitals cannot escape the injury bug. Saturday night, the Capitals announced before warmups in a surprise that the team would be without Nic Dowd and Hunter Shepard against the Toronto Maple LEafs. The […]
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