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Chandler Stephenson (C)
Hershey Bears
| Name: |
Chandler Stephenson |
| Number: |
21 |
| Pos.: |
C |
| Shoots: |
L |
| Height: |
6-0 |
| Weight: |
203 |
| Birthdate: |
1994-04-22 |
| Birthplace: |
Saskatoon, SK |
Biography
DRAFTED: Selected in the 3rd Round (77th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals
CAREER NOTES: Appeared in a career-high 72 games with Hershey and appeared in four games with the Capitals in 2016-17...Posted career-bests in goals (10), assists (28) and points (38)...Split time with Hershey and Washington in 2015-16, making his NHL debut with the Capitals on Oct. 15, 2015 vs. Chicago...Played nine games with Capitals and registered 28 points in 46 games with Hershey...Had six points in 17 playoff contests as Hershey advanced to 2016 Calder Cup Finals...Had 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in rookie season with Hershey in 2014-15...Made his AHL debut on Apr. 16, 2014 at Norfolk, scoring on his first professional shot...Played junior hockey with Regina (WHL), registering a career-high 89 points (30-59-89) in 69 games in 2013-14...Led WHL with eight shorthanded goals that season...Participated in the 2012 CHL Top Prospects Game...Brother, Colton, played junior hockey with Edmonton (WHL) from 2008-11...Uncle, Bob, played 18 NHL games and 66 AHL games as a forward from 1977-81.
