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Scott Gomez Released from Tryout Contract with Hershey

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Centerman Scott Gomez has been released from his professional tryout contract by the Hershey Bears, the club announced Tuesday.

Gomez, 36, played in only 18 of the possible 25 games available on the PTO. Through those 18 games, Gomez scored four goals and 20 assists for 24 points. A major key in the revival of Hershey’s power play, the 16-year veteran spent his last games as a Bear paired up with Capitals prospects Riley Barber and Nathan Walker.

Since his arrival, Gomez was huge in helping out the young players of Hershey, as the NHL veteran guided some of Washington’s prospects in practices and even games.

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Why Signing Scott Gomez is the Best Thing the Capitals Can Do

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Scott Gomez has been playing out of his mind recently in Hershey. Though the first 16 games of his professional tryout contract with the Hershey Bears, Gomez has four goals and 19 assists for 23 points.

He also has been a key part of Hershey’s recently revived power play, with ten of his 23 points coming on the man advantage. But in nine games, Gomez’s tryout contract expires and he will have a big decision to make.

But there’s one option that makes the most sense for all parties involved: Have the Washington Capitals sign Scott Gomez.

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Scott Gomez Ready to Roll with the Hershey Bears

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HERSHEY, PA – New Hershey Bears forward Scott Gomez shares a laugh with Bears assistant coach Bryan Helmer during Hershey Bears morning skate Friday morning. (Kyle Mace / Chocolate Hockey)


At 36-years-old, Scott Gomez is not a typical AHL rookie. After a 16-season NHL career, the centerman is looking to revive his NHL career with a stint with the Hershey Bears.

“I think every guy in here is trying to make it to the NHL,” Gomez said Friday. “I’m here to do my part, here to play hockey, here to help out as much as I can. It’s kind of what you learn; hockey from the older guys and you’re here to pass it down to the younger guys and help them out.”

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Hershey Bears Sign NHL Veteran Scott Gomez to PTO

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The Hershey Bears announced Thursday they have signed NHL veteran Scott Gomez to a professorial tryout contract. Gomez, 36, makes his first ever appearance in the AHL after over a thousand games in the NHL. His last stint was with the St. Louis Blues in 2015-16 where be played 21 games, scoring one goal and eight points.

This signing helps fill Hershey’s gaping hole at center. Chandler Stephenson was ruled out this next weekend by Troy Mann on Sunday, and Zach Sill is still in Washington. Hershey is working with two true centers right now with Carter Camper and Travis Boyd, along with converted center Nathan Walker. “It gives [Scott] an ideal opportunity,” Bears general manager Doug Yingst said. “And it certainly gives our franchise an ideal opportunity to see him and fill out that spot.”

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