Capitals Loan Damien Riat to Lausanne HC

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have loaned forward Damien Riat to Lausanne HC of the National League (Switzerland) for the 2021-22 season, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Riat will be eligible to return to North America at the conclusion of the National League's 2021-22 season.

Riat, 24, recorded nine points (3g, 6a) in 33 games with Hershey during the 2020-21 season, his first in the AHL. The 6'0", 180-pound forward ranked second among Hershey rookies in goals, assists and points, and was one of five skaters to appear in every game for the Bears.
The Geneva, Switzerland, native also appeared in 20 games while on loan to Genève-Servette HC of the National League in 2020-21, where he recorded 18 points (7g, 11a). In 243 career games in the National League, Riat has recorded 124 points (57g, 67a).
The Capitals selected Riat with their fourth-round pick, 117th overall, in the 2016 NHL Draft.