Garrett Mitchell (ice hockey)

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Garrett Mitchell
Garrett Mitchell 2018.jpg
Mitchell with the Hershey Bears in 2018
Born (1991-09-02) September 2, 1991 (age 32)
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Washington Capitals
HKm Zvolen
NHL Draft 175th overall, 2009
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2011–2023

Garrett Mitchell (born September 2, 1991) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who only appeared in one National Hockey League (NHL) game with the Washington Capitals. Mitchell spent the most of his professional career playing in American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected in the sixth round 175th overall by the Capitals in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently the color commentator for the Hershey Bears on Fox 43 TV broadcasts, working alongside the Voice of the Bears, Zack Fisch.

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Playing career

Mitchell with the Regina Pats in 2011. Garrett Mitchell.jpg
Mitchell with the Regina Pats in 2011.

He played junior hockey for the Regina Pats of the WHL, serving as team captain his final year (2010–2011). [1]

He was selected by Washington Capitals in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals on March 19, 2011, just after the Regina Pats concluded their 2010–11 season. [2]

In the 2016–17 season, Mitchell made his NHL debut on April 9, 2017 in the Capitals regular season finale against the Florida Panthers. [3]

As a free agent from the Capitals having spent 6 years within the organization, Mitchell opted to continue his tenure as captain of the Hershey Bears in the AHL, securing a one-year contract on July 10, 2017. [4]

Following his eighth year with the Bears in 2017–18, Mitchell left the club as free agent. Over the summer, Mitchell remained un-signed before opting to continue his career in Europe, agreeing to a one-year deal with Slovakian club, HKm Zvolen of the Tipsport Liga, on November 25, 2018. [5]

After a lone season abroad in Slovakia, Mitchell returned to North America the following summer, agreeing to a contract with the Reading Royals of the ECHL on September 30, 2019. [6] After putting up 20 points in 32 GP with the Reading Royals in the ECHL, Mitchell was loaned to the Laval Rocket. He made 2 appearances with the Rocket before returning to the Royals. [7]

Following his fourth season with the IceHogs, Mitchell ended his 12 year professional career by announcing his retirement on August 31, 2023. [8] He then joined the team at Fox 43 as a color commentator. [9]

Career statistics

Mitchell with the Hershey Bears in 2015. Garrett Mitchell2.jpg
Mitchell with the Hershey Bears in 2015.

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2006–07Regina Pat Canadians SMHL 42141125140—————
2006–07 Regina Pats WHL 40112—————
2007–08 Regina PatsWHL6285137361016
2008–09 Regina PatsWHL7110515140—————
2009–10 Regina PatsWHL57151631110—————
2009–10 Hershey Bears AHL 10000—————
2010–11 Regina PatsWHL70183452140—————
2010–11 Hershey BearsAHL20005—————
2011–12 South Carolina Stingrays ECHL 20007—————
2011–12 Hershey BearsAHL6569158551010
2012–13 Hershey BearsAHL751515309451014
2013–14 Hershey BearsAHL1702244—————
2014–15 Hershey BearsAHL644481211012310
2015–16 Hershey BearsAHL58111627902014523
2016–17 Hershey BearsAHL71101020121120006
2016–17 Washington Capitals NHL 10000—————
2017–18 Hershey BearsAHL4771870—————
2018–19 HKm Zvolen Slovak 284610701172918
2019–20 Reading Royals ECHL40101929106—————
2019–20 Laval Rocket AHL20000—————
2019–20 Rockford IceHogs AHL154269—————
2020–21 Rockford IceHogsAHL2932544—————
2021–22 Rockford IceHogsAHL6769159150004
2022–23 Rockford IceHogsAHL2400046—————
NHL totals10000—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2008 Canada Western U17 Bronze medal icon.svg642620
2009 Canada U18 4th60116
Junior totals1243726

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References

  1. ↑ "Garrett Mitchell named captain". Regina Pats. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
  2. ↑ "Right wing Garrett Mitchell signs with Capitals". Washington Post . 2011-03-19. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
  3. ↑ Isabelle Khurshudyan (April 9, 2017). "Capitals' meaningless season finale has plenty of meaning for Garrett Mitchell". Washington Post .
  4. ↑ "Captain Garrett Mitchell returns for 2017-18 season". Hershey Bears. 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  5. ↑ "Canadian forward Mitchell strengthens HKm" (in Slovak). HKm Zvolen. November 25, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Former Hershey captain Garrett Mitchell signs ECHL deal with Royals". Reading Royals. September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
  7. ↑ "TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League". theahl.com. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  8. ↑ "IceHogs captain Mitchell retires". American Hockey League. August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Bears, FOX43 Announce Expanded TV Schedule for 2023-24 Season | NEWS | Hershey Bears Hockey". www.hersheybears.com. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
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