Cody Eakin has spent the 2011-2012 season with the Hershey Bears to this point

 

Former Swift Current Broncos captain, Cody Eakin will be looking to get a taste of NHL action this week.

The 20 year old, in his rookie season with the Hershey Bears of the AHL, has been called up by the Washington Capitals for tonight's game against Anaheim.

Eakin currently has 8 points in 10 games with Hershey.

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