Garrett Mitchell (ice hockey)
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. Playing career He played junior hockey for the Regina Pats of the WHL, serving as team captain his final year (2010–2011). 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. In the 2016–17 season, Mitchell made his NHL debut on April 9, 2017 in the Capitals regular season finale against the Florida Panthers. 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. Following his eighth year with the