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.
Washington Capitals
‘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.
Caps’ Rookies Fly over Rookie Flyers
So today I attended the Capitals rookie exhibition game between Washington and Philadelphia. I wasn’t expecting much from a game where I knew less than 10% of the players. Turns out it was a lot of fun. The Caps blanked the Flyers 7-0.
Here are some of my thoughts and interesting stats from the game.
Former Caps Coach Named To New Post
Former Washington Capitals Head Coach Bruce Cassidy has been named Assistant Coach of the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. Cassidy, 43, will be lending his extensive coaching expertise to former Capital Rob Murray, 41, who is embarking on his first professional head coaching venture.
Jerrard Named Assistant Coach With Iowa Chops
Former Hershey Bears Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard has been hired as an Assistant Coach by the Anaheim Ducks’ top farm team, the Iowa Chops. The 43-year-old Jerrard, a member of the 1997 Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears, served as Assistant Coach for the Iowa Stars, the Dallas Stars’ top farm team for the previous three … Read more
Remembering September 11
I know this is a sports blog — more specifically a Washington Redskins and Washington Capitals blog — but some things are bigger than sports, and today is no exception. I’m sure everyone has their own story about that day, but I can’t help but reminisce about it and how different things are now, as opposed to before that fateful day.