Tag Archives: Dave Christian

Building An Era of Improvement: A Look Back At the 1983-84 Washington Capitals Season

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Diane Doyle

For many longtime Capitals fans, memories of the 1982-83 season, which saw the Washington Capitals become perennial Stanley Cup Playoff contenders, are likely still relatively fresh some 38 years later. In this look back, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes a … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 1983-84 Washington Capitals, Bengt Gustafsson, Bob Carpenter, Bryan Murray, Dave Christian, David Poile, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Mike Gartner, NHL, Rod Langway, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

A Gould-en Comeback – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets – October 30, 1983

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Washington Capitals Under normal circumstances, barring strikes, lockouts, or pandemics, the NHL starts their regular season action during the month of October, starting their 82 game regular season. By the end of October, games are well under way and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Bengt Gustafsson, Bobby Gould, Capitals Retro Recap, Dave Christian, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Games, History, Larry Murphy, Mike Gartner, Retro Recap, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment

‘Miracle on Ice’ Team Appears At Sports Memorabilia Show

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Where can you find most of members of the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team in one place? To not just see but to meet and greet? Answer: at the CSA Show held at the Dulles Expo Center on Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 1980 Winter Olympics, Alex Ovechkin, CSA, Dave Christian, Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Miracle on Ice | 1 Comment

Warroad Road Warriors and the Washington Capitals

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Warroad is a small town in northern Minnesota with a population of approximately 1700 people, and is located on the Lake of the Woods, about 6 miles from the Canadian border.

Posted in News | Tagged Alan Hangsleben, Dave Christian, Diane Doyle, T.J. Oshie, Warroad | 4 Comments

Washington Capitals Alumni Profile: Dave Christian

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Monumental Network Over the years, the Capitals’ roster has featured players that represented their respective countries in the Winter Olympics (when the NHL allowed player participation), whether during their respective careers in Washington or before or after. One such … Continue reading →