Mike Vecchione contract: How much does the Hershey Bears star earn in salary?

Mike Vecchione is a center for the Hershey Bears, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Washington Capitals. He inked a two-year contract with the Bears on Feb. 14, 2023.

The contract comprises of $750,000 in annual average salary with a base salary of $750,000. Vecchione earns $275,000 in minors salary. In two seasons, he has signed a total of six contracts which makes his estimated career earnings $2.9 million.

The 30-year-old has been a prominent performer for the Hershey Bears. He has accumulated 36 points through 45 games, displaying an impressive mix of goal-scoring and playmaking skills with 14 goals and 22 assists. Vecchione occupies the third spot on the team's scoring leaderboard.

Vecchione, the alternative captain, has demonstrated his clutch scoring prowess by scoring five game-winning goals. With 12 power play points - four goals and eight assists, he shares the club lead and has been a significant factor in Hershey's success on the man advantage.

He was chosen to participate in the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic, marking his first-ever appearance in an all-star competition.

Mike Vecchione had two assists in the AHL All-Star Challenge hosted in Laval. His contributions helped the Atlantic Division advance to the thrilling 3-on-3 championship game.

Mike Vecchione delivers Calder Cup to the Bears

Mike Vecchione played a crucial role in the Hershey Bears' dramatic 3-2 overtime triumph over the Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals. Vecchione scored the series-winning goal with just 3:41 left in the first overtime frame, making history.

Hershey's first line applied constant pressure, holding the Firebirds inside their own defensive zone. Henrik Borgstrom eluded two tough Coachella Valley defenders, pulling off a deft spin move and making an effort to find Vecchione in the slot. The puck took a deflection off a Firebirds defender, but it stayed in play and caused havoc in front of the goal.

Borgstrom swiftly took advantage of the situation by deftly passing the puck to Vecchione who seized the chance and executed a composed finish.