Washington Capitals re-assign Andrew Cristall to AHL affiliate
The Washington Capitals announced today that they have re-assigned forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
Cristall recorded 111 points (40g, 71a) in 62 games with Kelowna this season. The 5’10”, 175-pound forward ranked fifth in the WHL in points during the regular season and was named to the WHL B.C. Division Second All-Star Team. In addition, Cristall ranked tied for first on Kelowna with 15 points (4g, 11a) in 11 WHL playoff games.
The 2005-born forward will not be eligible to play in the AHL full-time next season, he must either make Washington’s NHL squad or be returned to the Rockets for his nineteen year old season.
Cristall was the Capitals’ second-round choice, 40th overall, in the 2023 NHL Draft.
The Bears next take the ice in the Atlantic Division Semifinals (opponent, dates, and times to be determined) after receiving a first-round bye for the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs, as they look to defend their title as 2023 Calder Cup Champions.
