Friday night in Chinatown feels like a magical place. The air around Verizon Center was practically electric with expectation this evening. After the year the Caps had last year, and their improbable last second playoff berth, the Caps organization has seen 4,000 new year-long season ticket holders, and have seen merchandise sales double.
Washington Capitals
This category is for all things related to the Washington Capitals and their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
Bears freeze Pens to remain perfect
The Hershey Bears improved to 2-0 in the preseason with a 3-2 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Friday night at Wachovia Arena before an announced crowd of 5,504.
Capitals continue to make cuts to roster
The Washington Capitals, just days away from opening night in the NHL, tweaked their roster on Thursday by assigning four players to the Hershey Bears of the AHL. Assigned to Hershey were defenseman Tyler Sloan, Grant McNeill and Sami Lepisto and goaltender Simeon Varlamov.
Bears sink Admirals in preseason opener
In a game that featured plenty of punching power in the early moments, including a pair of fights within the first two minutes of play, the Hershey Bears sailed by the Norfolk Admirals on the strength of four power play goals on Sunday at Giant Center, by a final score of 5-4.
Bears set to open preseason slate
The Hershey Bears kick off the exhibition portion of their season this afternoon at the Giant Center against the Norfolk Admirals. The Bears, bolstered by the addition this week of 25 players from their parent club, the Washington Capitals, enter their 71st season in the American Hockey League. Assigned from Washington were…Greg Amadio, Dean Arsene, … Read more
‘Canes not Able to Beat Caps
After going down to Carolina last night and beating the ‘Canes 4-1, the Washington Capitals provided an encore for their home fans by beating the ‘Canes 5-2. “Beating” is definitely the appropriate word.The Caps started the game flat, and fell to a 2-0 deficit a little more than halfway through the first period, when rookie netminder Michal Neuvirth was stung twice, both in short-handed situations. Those, however, would be the last two goals he would allow. The Caps finished the first period being outshot 15-9 and outscored 2-0.
Caps Start Strong, Can Canes 4-1
The Washington Capitals opened the ’08-’09 pre-season with a trip to the Southeast Division rival Carolina Hurricanes last night, leaving Carolina with a 4-1 victory. Much like NFL pre-season, the Caps didn’t play many of their star players, instead using the time to evaluate some of their young prospects. With a team returning a majority … Read more
Capitals talk Olie and Ovie
So, last Thursday (9/18/09) was my first assignment with the Washington Capitals this year, and my first ever beat assignment for, well, anybody.
First off, I was going to have to find the Kettler Iceplex; then I needed to find the Caps’ office to receive my press credential. This was a little easier than I had figured, so I wound up at the Caps’ office at 12:15 for a 3 o’clock game. Everyone was out to lunch, so I was going to have to wait and come back for my credential. This gave me ample time to talk to some of the fans who showed up and were waiting around to pick up their tickets for the game.
Gary Rissling Interview
Late last season, I had a chance to chat with former Washington Capital and Hershey Bear, Gary Rissling. We discussed a number of topics, including what he’s currently doing in his retirement, his thoughts on playing and living in Hershey, and his memories of Frank Mathers, and playing with Mitch Lamoureux.
Washington Capitals’ Brooks Laich Interview 9/19/08
We caught up with the Washington Capitals’ Brooks Laich this week at training camp, for a quick Q and A.