Tag Archives: Rod Langway

The 2019 Washington Capitals Alumni Summer Classic (PHOTOS)

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals Alumni Association hosted the annual Alumni Summer Classic Game Tuesday night at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. NoVa Caps photojournalist Joe Noyes was in hand to capture a few of the images from this year’s event.

Posted in News | Tagged 2019 Washington Capitals Alumni Game, Alan May, Andrei Nikolishin, Bob Carpenter, Brent Johnson, Bryan Helmer, Dave Parro, Dennis Maruk, Dmitri Khristich, Errol Rausse, Joe Noyes, John Druce, Kelly Miller, Ken Sabourin, Matt Herr, Olie Kolzig, Paul Mulvey, Peter Bondra, Rod Langway, Sylvain Cote, Yvon Labre | 6 Comments

Capitals Alumni Profile: Rod Langway

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: @Capitals One of the greatest defenseman in Washington Capitals franchise history, Rod Langway’s playing style, leadership, and persona earned him the nickname “Secretary of Defense”, and his arrival to the team in 1982 was franchise-changing. In this latest Capitals … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alumni, Capitals Alumni, Capitals Alumni Profile, Diane Doyle, History, Rod Langway, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Rod Langway Makes Presentation to Former Caps GM David Poile

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @TedStarkey The Nashville Predators held a pre-game ceremony Thursday night in Nashville to honor their Vice President and general manager, David Poile. Among those in attendance was the Capitals’ Rod Langway, Poile’s first captain after being hired as general … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged David Poile, Jon Sorensen, Nashville Predators, Rod Langway | 1 Comment

Rod Langway Helps Surprise Family with News of Baby Arrival

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Michael Marzzacco

Marc Price and his wife Lindsey were out adventuring. The seven-year couple rented an RV and explored the U.S. and Canada. During their trip they made it out to Yellowstone National Park and got surprising news.

Posted in Fans, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capitals fans, Fans, Michael Marzzacco, Rod Langway, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

It’s Not All Peaches And Cream With Dennis Maruk: A NoVa Caps Interview

Posted on October 9, 2017 by lukeadomanis

Photo: NHL The preview for Dennis Maruk’s upcoming book, Dennis Maruk: The Unforgettable Story of Hockey’s Forgotten 60-Goal Man says it all: Only 20 men in NHL history have scored 60 or more goals in a single season. That will … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL | Tagged Dennis Maruk, Luke Adomanis, Rod Langway, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Washington Capitals’ Evening News Links – Sunday, 9/10/2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Training camp starts Friday, the trade that saved the Caps, Matt Niskanen, too many Defensemen in Vegas, the Russians attend the Redskins game and more in tonight’s links:

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Chiasson, Alex Ovechkin, Germain Arena, Hurricane Irma, Jon Sorensen, Jyrki Jokipakka, Matt Niskanen, Rod Langway, Washington Capitals News Links, Washington Redskins | 1 Comment

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

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

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 →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Brian Engblom, Craig Laughlin, David Poile, Diane Doyle, Doug Jarvis, Montreal Canadiens, Rick Green, Rod Langway, Ryan Walter | 6 Comments

Bryan Murray and the Washington Capitals’ 1982-1983 Season

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Bruce Bennett/ Getty Images The 1982-1983 season was the first season the Capitals ever made the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was also the first full season that the late Bryan Murray coached the team. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Diane … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 1982-1983 Season, 1982-1983 Washington Capitals, Alan Haworth, Bengt Gustafsson, Bobby Carpenter, Bobby Gould, Bryan Murray, Craig Laughlin, Dennis Maruk, Diane Doyle, Gaétan Duchesne, Milan Novy, Rod Langway | 5 Comments

RECAP: Laughlin Gets Last Laugh (and Goal) in Alumni Game

Posted on June 28, 2017 by HB Hockey

One of the most anticipated events of Washington Capitals Fan Fest 2017 was the Alumni Game which took place Tuesday evening. Caps alumni were divided into two teams: Red and White. They played three 15-minute periods with 10-minute intermissions between.

Posted in News | Tagged 2017 Capitals Alumni Game, Alan Hangsleben, Alan May, Brad Johnson, Brian Sutherby, Bryan Helmer, Clint Malachuk, Craig Laughlin, Dave Parro, Denis Maruk, Diane Doyle, Errol Rausse, John Druce, Kelly Miller, Ken Sabourin, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Matt Bradley, Matt Herr, Matt Pettinger, Mike Knuble, Nelson Burton, Olie Kolzig, Paul Mulvey, Peter Bondra, Rod Langway, Sylvain Cote, Washington Capitals, Yvon Labre | 2 Comments

Capitals Players Host “Wish Upon a Par” Charity Event (Photos)

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

A majority of the Washington Capitals players and their significant others spent part of their day-off hosting a charity event for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The event, “Wish Upon A Par“, gave Caps fans a chance to mingle with players, as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, News | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Caps Charity Event, Daniel Winnik, John Carlson, Joseph Noyes, Justin Williams, Make A Wish, Marcus Johansson, Matt Niskanen, Nate Schmidt, Nicklas Backstrom, Philipp Grubauer, Rod Langway, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Chorney, Tom Wilson, Top Golf | 4 Comments