Tag Archives: Lisa Desabrais

Maybe Just Maybe, This Is The Way It Was Meant To Happen: A Fan’s Perspective on the Capitals’ Incredible Journey

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

I have not been a lifelong fan of the Capitals, and not because I have not enjoyed watching the sport or supporting the team. (Both of my children were born in Florida, we moved to Massachusetts for my husband’s job … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Section 217: Rituals and Superstitions

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

I think anyone who has ever been a sports fan has superstitions. Their “do’s and dont’s”, and game day rituals they follow. This, I’m sure holds true with the teams we support as well. 

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Thoughts From Section 217: Rallying the Troops

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images I am sure a lot of us, myself included, felt a pit at the bottom of our stomachs after the second period of game five. We have all seen it before; the team loses a lead, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Section 217: Who Are We?

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

With the Capitals (and their fans) celebrating a promised Game 4 win on Thursday night, NoVa Caps’ Lisa Desabrais gives her thoughts on the Capitals’ identity and the unity of the fans in the latest Thoughts From Section 217.

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Thoughts from Section 217: Looking for an Emotional Reset

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

I’m sure after the game last night so many of us started thinking “not again”. I’d be lying if I didn’t start feeling a wee bit of “Capsitis” coming on. You know the symptoms; feeling of doom and gloom, body … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Section 217: Arm Chair Coaching: What’s Your Preferred Lineup?

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

I’m pretty sure throughout the eighty-two game season we have all scratched our heads at times with the game lineups. Heck, I’m sure some of us have even thought we could do a better job at it. With the playoffs … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From Section 217: A Family Affair

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Looking back I realized the first exposure to hockey for my family was in 1992 when my husband and I lived in Florida. During our time in West Palm Beach there was a professional minor league hockey team named the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From Section 217; My Chat With Islanders Fans

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

I have mentioned before that our section for home hockey games is like the United Nations of Hockey, as we tend to get a lot of fans from the away team. Last Friday night was no different. 

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Capital One Arena: Thoughts From A Season Ticket Holder

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Monumental Sports and Entertainment  With a recent announcement from Capitals Majority owner Ted Leonsis that Capital One Arena will be undergoing renovations over the offseason, and the updated season ticket prices announced by the Capitals for next season, NoVa Caps’ … Continue reading →

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Hockey ‘N’ Heels: A Personal Review

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Hockey n’ Heels is one of the most popular fan events hosted by the Capitals every season. It gives female fans the opportunity to enjoy hands-on hockey-related activites with their favorite players, Capitals coaches, and other staff members. Each year, … Continue reading →

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