There was no stipulation in the contract that the Stingrays continue to use Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle jerseys. (via the Stingrays)

The Capitals have announced they have extended their affiliation with the South Carolina Stingrays through the 2019-2020 season.

“The Stingrays are a first-class organization and have been a great affiliate for our young players over the last several seasons,” said Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan. “We are pleased our prospects get to continue to develop in one of the best hockey markets in the ECHL.”

“It has been a great affiliation for 12 seasons between the South Carolina Stingrays and Washington Capitals,” said Stingrays President Rob Concannon. “We appreciate the Capitals having confidence in us to work with and develop their prospects throughout the season.”

Some notable Capitals to have played in the ECHL include both goaltenders Braden Holtby and Phillip Grubauer. The Stingrays have made the playoffs 24 times in their 25 year history and have gone to the Eastern Conference Finals for three straight years.

In other Stingrays news, they just added forward Conor Lemirande, 24, who is 6’6′ tall.