Scott Allen Promoted to Washington Capitals Staff

HERSHEY, PA – The Washington Capitals announced on Monday morning that former Hershey Bears head coach Scott Allen will make the jump to the National Hockey League ranks, accepting a promotion as an assistant coach for the Capitals this fall.

Allen spent three seasons behind the bench with Bears, first serving as an assistant under Spencer Carbery’s tenure as the headman before moving into the top role in the 2021-22 season. During his time as head coach, Allen led the Bears to a record of 34-32-6-4 and a return to the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Allen joins Washington head coach Pete Laviolette’s staff, replacing the departing Scott Arniel as a forwards and penalty kill coach. Allen brings a track record of success, playing a role in the Bears’ Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy win as the American Hockey League’s regular season champions during the 2020-21 season.

Prior to joining the Bears, Allen spent 13 seasons building his resume in the coaching ranks throughout the AHL.

The Hershey Bears will embark on naming the 28th coach in the history of the storied franchise.

Hershey starts the season on October 15 on Giant Center ice versus the Utica Comets.