The Hershey Bears loaned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to the South Carolina Stingrays, the club’s ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) affiliate, on Oct. 31, 2026. Bjorklund, 24, has won one game for each team during the 2026-27 season.
Bjorklund wins with both teams this season
Bjorklund made his lone appearance for the Hershey Bears this season in a 3-2 win over Charlotte on Oct. 4, stopping 27 shots. He also won his only game with the South Carolina Stingrays this season, making 21 saves on 22 shots in the team’s season opener at Jacksonville on Oct. 16.
The Grande Prairie, Alberta, native went 5-9-3 in 17 appearances for the Hershey Bears during the 2025-26 season. He posted a 3.72 goals-against average, an .876 save percentage and one shutout. Bjorklund also appeared in eight contests with the Stingrays in 2025-26, going 5-2-0 with a 2.05 goals-against average, a .935 save percentage and one shutout. He also played in nine games for South Carolina during the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Hershey Bears set for Hockey Fights Cancer Night
The Hershey Bears will host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. at GIANT Center for Hockey Fights Cancer Night, presented by Penn State Health. All fans will receive a Hockey Fights Cancer rally towel presented by Penn State Health. The Bears will wear specialty Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys, which will be auctioned off after the game. The 2026-27 season is presented by Penn State Health.
The Washington Capitals selected Bjorklund in the sixth round, 179th overall, of the 2020 NHL Draft.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bjorklund has recorded a win for both the Hershey Bears and the South Carolina Stingrays during the 2026-27 season. His 2025-26 statistics included a .935 save percentage and a 2.05 goals-against average in eight contests with South Carolina, demonstrating solid goaltending in both leagues.
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