The Washington Capitals have announced the signing of Regina Pats defenceman Connor Hobbs to a three-year, entry-level contract. The team also announced graduating Pats Captain Colby Williams signed a one-year contract with the Capitals’ AHL affiliate Hershey Bears.
The
Capitals selected Hobbs in the fifth round, 143rd overall, in the 2015
NHL Entry Draft. The Saskatoon, SK native enjoyed a career season in
2015-16 by posting 41 points (19 goals, 22 assists) in 58 games. Hobbs
captured the Charles Johnston Memorial award as the Pats’ top
defenceman. In relation to the rest of the league, Hobbs finished tied
for fifth among WHL defenders in goals, powerplay goals (10) and penalty
minutes. In the 2016 WHL playoffs, Hobbs tallied 10 points (4G, 6A) in
just twelve games and finished the playoffs tied for third in goals and
fifth in points.
Recently,
Hobbs was invited to participate in Canada’s National Junior team Sport
Chek Summer Development Camp at the end of July. He is currently in
Washington skating in the Capitals annual Development Camp.
Williams
was the Capitals’ sixth round pick, 173rd overall, in the 2015 NHL
Entry Draft. The career Pat battled through an injury-hampered season
in 2015-16, but still managed 12 points (5G, 7A) in 19 regular season
games. Williams rejoined the team for the 2016 WHL Playoffs and posted
nine points (2G, 7A) in 12 games.
The
hometown product played 211 games for the Pats while totaling 104
points (25G, 79A) and 269 penalty minutes. He also played 25 playoff
games while registering 17 points (5G, 12A). Williams was named the
Pats Player of the year and Top Defenceman for the 2014-15 season and
earned WHL Second-Team All-Star honours.
Both Connor Hobbs and Colby Williams are in Washington this week to take part in the Capitals’ annual development camp.
1 comment:
Hobbs is almost NHL ready, which is Great news for the Pats (guy will dominate WHL)
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