Category Archives: History

Take the Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Washington Capitals

Posted on September 10, 2017 by

It was 35 years ago this weekend, that the Washington Capitals made the most significant trade in franchise history. It was on September 9, 1982, when then-General Manager David Poile traded captain Ryan Walter and defenseman Rick Green to the … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Player Preview: Jay ​Beagle

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

NoVa Caps has been preparing key “player previews” for the upcoming season as the Washington Capitals begin to gear up for the start of training camp in two weeks. Today, we continue our player previews with center Jay Beagle. 

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Top 20 Dates in United States Hockey History

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

Photo: United States Hockey Hall of Fame Over the years, ice hockey has grown substantially in the United States and it comes as a result of the success of the country’s international teams. From the Olympics to World Junior Championships, … Continue reading →

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Gaétan Duchesne

Posted on August 2, 2017 by

Hockey’s Future Gaétan Joseph Pierre Duchesne was born on July 11, 1962, in Quebec City, Quebec. The Capitals drafted him in the eighth-round (152nd overall) of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. In this newest Capitals Alumni Profile, NoVa Caps’ writer Diane Doyle … Continue reading →

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20th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Washington Capitals’ 1997-1998 Season

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

Photos: Getty Images Twenty years ago, the Capitals were preparing to embark on one of the most memorable and unprecedented seasons in the history of the franchise.  However, judging from the events that occurred that offseason, very few fans and analysts would … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 80 Years of Hockey Tradition (Video)

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

In 1932, Milton S. Hershey had a grand vision and established the Hershey Hockey Club, starting what would become a rich and storied hockey tradition. Originally the Hershey B’ars, they competed in the Tri-State Hockey League and the Eastern Amateur … Continue reading →

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History Behind A Number: No. 8

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Photo: USA Today Throughout the Capitals’ 42 years in existence, they’ve issued a total of 87 different jersey numbers to the hundreds of players that have suited up in the District. In NoVa Caps’ feature, History Behind A Number, NoVa … Continue reading →

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Third Round and Beyond: Past Heroes Who Helped the Washington Capitals Advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

Photo: NHL Given that the Capitals have advanced past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs just twice in their 42 years of existence, the players who have helped them advance that far have a special place in the hearts … Continue reading →

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History Behind A Number: No. 20

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images Throughout the Capitals’ 42 years in existence, they’ve issued a total of 87 different jersey numbers to the hundreds of players that have suited up in the District. In NoVa Caps’ feature, History Behind A Number, … Continue reading →

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History Behind A Number: No. 44

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Photo: Sports Illustrated Throughout the Capitals’ 42 years in existence, they’ve issued a total of 87 different jersey numbers to the hundreds of players that have suited up in the District. In NoVa Caps’ brand new feature, History Behind A … Continue reading →

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