Tag Archives: Jersey Retirement
A Banner For Bonzai: It Is Long Overdue for Peter Bondra’s Number 12 to Be Raised to the Rafters
NHL There is no denying that, when all is said and done, Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will be remembered as the two greatest players in the history of the Washington Capitals long after they hang up the skates and … Continue reading
“This Is Kind of Where He Watched Me Fall in Love With Hockey, It’s Pretty Special”: TJ Oshie Reflects on His Late Father Tim and His Hockey Career Prior to His Warroad High School Jersey Retirement
NHL Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie is well-known for his professional career achievements, among them a Stanley Cup championship, member of an Olympic team (and his subsequent heroics), and productivity with the St. Louis Blues. In Warroad, Minnesota for the … Continue reading
“You’re A Legend Here in D.C.”: Capitals’ TJ Oshie, Tom Wilson Congratulate Former Washington Nationals Infielder Ryan Zimmerman On Jersey Retirement
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images If one were to ask sports fans in Washington, D.C. to pick one professional athlete that has been as beloved and revered in the last 20 years as Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin, chances are … Continue reading
Canucks Set To Retire Sedin Twins’ Jerseys vs. Blackhawks On Wednesday Night
Photo: @Canucks The Vancouver Canucks will retire former forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin’s jerseys, respectively, prior to their game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The two both retired from the NHL two seasons ago.