Former Rats forward Micflikier signs with the Capitals

Former Albany River Rats forward Jacob Micflikier has signed with the Washington Capitals, according to washingtoncaps.com Senior Writer Mike Vogel. From his twitter feed earlier today:

VogsCaps Mike Vogel

#Caps have signed forward Jacob Micflikier to a one-year deal. He put up 29-32-61 in 78 games with AHL Charlotte in '10-11.

Micflikier played just one season for the Rats, recording 18 goals and 22 assists for 40 points in 59 games with Albany back in 2009-10. He will likely begin next season playing for the Hershey Bears, AHL affiliate of the Capitals.

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