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A Zamboni Driver and a Youth Hockey Trainer from Gavale, Sweden Watch Nicklas Backstrom and Christian Djoos All Grown Up
From left: Hakan Ljung, Joel Ljung, and Andrs. Additional photos from Wednesday’s game provided by Joel. There’s an old saying that it’s a small world. For zamboni driver Hakan Ljung, his son Joel and their friend Andrs, they made the … Continue reading
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Tagged Brynas IF, Christian Djoos, Fans, Gavlerinken Arena, Michael Marzzacco, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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The Word on the Street: “What Are Your Season Expectations”?
Welcome to our brand new series: Word on the Street. In this new feature, NoVa Caps reporter Michael Marzzacco will talk to fans around Kettler Capitals Iceplex or Capital One Arena to get their take on different topics and trends … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitals fans, Michael Marzzacco, Washington Capitals, Word on the Street
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Washington Capitals Tattoos: Unlimited Devotion Detailed in Ink
Photo: USA Today The tattoo is considered by many to be one of the most significant personal forms of expression, tribute and dedication in modern culture. For thousands of years, humans have been permanently inking themselves with personal and unique … Continue reading
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Tagged Jon Sorensen, Kevin Kaminski, tattoo, Washington Capitals
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A Look at Nashville from the Perspective of a Caps’ Season Ticket Holder
Photo credit: Lisa Desabrais I was approached a few weeks ago to give my thoughts on the Capitals post season. The aftermath of the loss was still too fresh, so I declined. Forward to now and I was given the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bridgestone Arena, Lisa Desabrais, Nashville Predators, Verizon Center
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What’s the Fouss? The Nashville Predators Home Crowd Has Taken Over the Final, And This is Good For the NHL
The Nashville Predators crowd has been electric during the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. This is good for the NHL. Continue reading
Posted in Fan Profile, Fans, Game Experiences, Games, News, NHL, Playoffs
Tagged 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Fans, George Foussekis, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Meet Joe, the Caps Fan with a Sweet Ride
Photos provided by Joe Masson Here at NoVa Caps we love to profile special Caps fans. 18,506 fill the Verizon Center nightly whenever there’s a hockey game. Many of these fans have great stories on how they became a fan … Continue reading
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Tagged Fans, Michael Marzzacco, Washington Capitals
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How a Year as a Capitals Fan Changed My Life (Essay)
It’s the beginning of 2016, and I’ve never seen a hockey game before in my life. I’m not a sports person in general, barring a fading allegiance to my hometown Red Sox and a casual interest in the Nats. If … Continue reading
Fan from Sweden Makes Pilgrimage for First Caps Game
Photo: Jesper Svesson Two fans from Sweden visited America this week and got to experience the thrill and the excitement of attending a Caps game. Jesper Svensson and his brother Jacob, aged 22 and 19 respectively, were in the USA … Continue reading
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Tagged Calgary Flames, Fans, Michael Marzzacco, Washington Capitals
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German Caps Fan Updates Us on His U.S. ‘Capitals’ Tour
Germany – Eastcoast – Westcoast – Eastcoast – Germany. That’s the tour of German Capitals fan Bjoern Esperling. We wrote about his trip before when he visited a Capitals win at Madison Square Garden.
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Tagged Bjoern Esperling, Germany
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Caps Fan from Japan Attends Practice
As we’ve seen many times before, the Capitals fan base reaches well beyond the DC metro area. One fan from Japan, who was recently introduced to the great sport of hockey, made his way to Kettler for the first time … Continue reading
