The past two seasons, Ethen Frank has been important part of the Hershey Bears Calder Cup Championship winning teams. On Sunday evening, the Washington Capitals locked Frank up for the next two season by inking him to a two-year deal.
The Papillion, Nebraska native was an unrestricted free agent and was tendered a qualifying offer earlier on Sunday. It did not take long to come to an agreement. Year one of the deal is a two-way contract. Frank will make $775,000 if he makes the Capitals and $250,000 if he is in Hershey. The second year is a one-way pact and the Frank will make $775,000 no matter where he is playing.
The #ALLCAPS re-signed 26 y/o RFA F Ethen Frank to 1 year deal
Year 1 775K NHL, 250K Minors
Year 2 775K NHL (1-way)29G 47P in 64 AHL GP
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The Western Michigan alum tallied a team high 29 goals in his sophomore campaign and finished with 47 points. He was fourth on the team in scoring and won the fastest skater competition at the AHL All-Star Classic for the second straight season. In the Calder Cup playoffs. Frank potted 10 goals, tied for the most in the league, as the Bears captured their second straight Calder Cup championship. Four of those goals were game-winners and that was also tied for the most in the playoffs.
As a rookie, Frank scored 30 goals and added 19 assists.
Frank is no longer waiver exempt and would have to clear waivers if he does not make the Washington roster out of camp.
By Eric Lord
