Hreschuk joins Stingrays

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals and the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears, announced they have signed defenseman Aidan Hreschuk for the 2026-27 season.

Hreschuk comes to the Stingrays after signing an AHL deal with the Texas Stars last season. The 23-year-old had one assist in three games for the Stars while adding 21 points (2g-19a) in 61 games with the Idaho Steelheads.

A thirrd-round selection (94th overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Hreschuk played four collegiate seasons at Boston College from 2021-25. With the Eagles, the Long Beach, California native had 38 points (6g-32a) 146 games. Hreschuk helped Boston College to a Hockey East title and a National Championship game appearance in 2023-24 and a Hockey East regular-season championship in his senior season.

“I’m a reliable two-way defenseman who uses my skating ability to play fast in transition,” said Hreschuk. “I chose South Carolina because I believe the team has the potential to compete for a championship this year. I also heard positive things about the organization from former players, which gave me confidence that it would be a great place to play.”

Before joining Boston College, Hreschuk spent two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program and won a silver medal with Team USA at the 2020 U17 World Hockey Challenge with four points (2g,2a) in six games. He also represented Team USA at the 2021 IIHF U18 Ice Hockey World Championship in Frisco, TX.