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Capitals Recall Justin Holl from Hershey

The Washington Capitals brought the defenseman up from their Hershey affiliate, according to Hershey Bears Hockey; the move is one player and one drive.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:48 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Hershey Bears Hockey: “Capitals Recall Justin Holl from Hershey”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10:48 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Capitals.
BBN covered this story before: Kraken beat Capitals 5-3 as Ovechkin scores first goal (October 11).

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Hershey Bears HockeyCapitals Recall Justin Holl from Hershey

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBreaking news from Hershey Bears Hockey: the Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Justin Holl from their minor league affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRecalled. Like a car with a faulty airbag?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo, like a hockey player moving from the minor league team to the big one. Our team coverage begins this morning.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTeam coverage of a player getting a promotion.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt is a developing story, Vera. He is developing toward Washington, and we will track his progress along the highway.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe will update you if it becomes slightly more important.

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