ETHAN
BEAR
#25 -
D
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
197 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
5
years
Debut
Mar 1, 2018
Born
Jun 26, 1997
(27 yrs)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Hometown
Ochapowace, Saskatchewan
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 2015 (5/124).
Drafted from
Seattle (WHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2023.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-05 |
Assigned to the Hershey Bears (AHL).
|
| 2024-10-04 |
Placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals.
|
| 2024-04-29 |
Missed the last 11 regular season and all 4 playoff games (personal reasons).
|
| 2024-03-27 |
Personal reasons, sidelined indefinitely.
|
| 2023-12-28 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Washington Capitals to a two-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WHL | Bill Hunter Trophy Top Defensemen | 2016-17 |
| WHL | West First All-Star Team West First All-Star Team | 2016-17, 2015-16 |
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Bear was put on waivers by the Capitals on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Rotowire
Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Bear (personal) has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Tuesday.
Scouting Report
The young, mobile defenseman can move the puck effectively and play major minutes, as well as block shots and kill penalties. Small for a defenseman (5'11"), he still has to prove he can win one-on-one battles against opposing forwards on a consistent basis. He was an offensive force in junior hockey but has yet to show that kind of prowess in the NHL.
Long Range Potential: Mobile, two-way defenseman.
