Tag Archives: Hockey

Photos: Visiting The 1932 And 1980 Winter Olympic Ice Rinks In Lake Placid, New York

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Last week, I had the pleasure to visit Lake Placid, New York, home to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics Games. While there, I got a chance to visit the ice rinks where the Games took place, including the historical … Continue reading →

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“If Anything Comes From This, I Hope More Fans Realize the Power Our Voices Have”: Local Hockey Fan Hopes Her Twist on An Iconic Image Can Help Expand the Reach of Hockey

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Kaylin Markart/Metropolitan Riveters One reason professional sports, and hockey in particular, is such a beloved commodity among fans is the feeling of unity among fan bases, camaraderie through the good moments and bad, as well as the willingness of others … Continue reading →

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Story of The New Year: Vancouver Canucks Assistant Equipment Manager Seeks, Finds Seattle Kraken Fan Who Alerted Him to Cancerous Mole

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

While the Year 2022 is not even one day old, the hockey world produced perhaps the story of the year so far. On Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks took to social media on behalf of Assistant Equipment Manager Brian “Red” Hamilton, … Continue reading →

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#PlaybyPlayofAnything: Sports Play-by-Play Announcers Keep Busy During Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Michael Fleetwood

Getty Images With the onset of the coronavirus cancelling, pausing, or suspending various sports leagues’ seasons and events in the last several weeks, the impact goes beyond just teams, players, and personnel. The broadcasting crews that cover these leagues have … Continue reading →

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SHL Ends Season, ECHL Players Paid Through Tomorrow: Sunday’s Hockey News Bits From Around The Globe

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: SI As the NHL and other hockey leagues around the world have suspended or paused their seasons in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, here is the latest hockey news:

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Update: Dasher Boards, Benches, and Fencing Installed In Capitals’ Legacy Project Rink in Fredericskburg, Virginia

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: FredericksburgHockey Over the last several months, NoVa Caps has been providing updates on the progress of construction to a outdoor, roller hockey rink being built in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia in partnership between the Capitals and their Legacy Project initiative … Continue reading →

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Crossing Continents and Growing the Game: What Alex Ovechkin’s Visit to China Means for the Reach of Hockey

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: @Capitals Alex Ovechkin is one of the National Hockey League’s and hockey’s most recognizable and popular faces. The surefire future Hall of Famer has compiled numerous accolades throughout his career, with his 2018 Stanley Cup the cherry on top. … Continue reading →

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Longtime Family, Local DMV Ice Arena Under Threat of Closing Without Sufficient Support and Backing

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Bowie Ice Arena In the years before and since the Capitals arrived in the DMV area, people all over have enjoyed the availability and use of public and local ice arenas throughout the region, whether they use them for … Continue reading →

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Rolling Out the Rinks: A Look At Homemade Hockey Rinks for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: @RyanFleming While the DMV is coming off a few 60-degree days with sunshine, citizens in Canada and the northern United States are already experiencing some more traditional winter weather, giving hockey families the perfect chance to hit the ice … Continue reading →

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Around The League In 31 Days: Radio Host to Visit All NHL Arenas in a Month

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

It’s a feat that few fans, if any, have ever accomplished. It will be a grueling task, one that will require a firm resolve and that will truly test one fan’s love for the sport of hockey. Many people have … Continue reading →

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