Former Bulldog goalie great Shepard called up to Capitals’ taxi squad
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On Tuesday former University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) men’s hockey goaltender Hunter Shepard was re-assigned to the NHL’s Washington Capitals taxi squad.
The Cohasset, Minnesota native signed an American Hockey League (AHL) contract with the Hershey Bears in June, 2020.
After a four-year career with the Bulldogs, Shepard ranks first all-time in UMD men’s hockey history for wins, goals-against average, save percentage and shutouts.
The goalie has posted a record of 3-1 so far this season with the Bears.