Tag Archives: Vitek Vanacek

Preliminary Assessment of Team Goaltending In The Metropolitan Division Heading Into The 2023-24 Season

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Diane Doyle

With a new season on the near horizon, it’s a good time to assess the goaltending situation for each of the teams in the Metropolitan Division. This particular assessment will include last year’s statistics (save percentage, goals against average, etc.) … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Czech Out

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo:  The Canadian Press With the departure of goaltender Vitek Vanecek via trade to New Jersey and the departure of defenseman Michal Kempny in free agency, the current Washington Capitals team is absent any players born in Czechia for the first … Continue reading →

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We Could Have Had….?!”: Washington Capitals’ Draft Day Misses: 2014 – 2016

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The 2022 NHL Entry Draft is just 10 days away. As part of our pre-draft coverage we present our annual look draft day misses – players the Washington Capitals could have selected, but ultimately decided to … Continue reading →

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Review Of NHL East Division Goaltenders: How The Capitals Netminders Stack Up Halfway Through The Season

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

The last two weeks have seen quite a few changes in the NHL East Division. The Capitals and Islanders have climbed atop the standings, while the Bruins and Flyers have dropped. The last two weeks have also seen significant change … Continue reading →

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Return of the Czech Mates: Jakub Vrana and Vitek Vanecek Return To DC for Capitals 2020-21 Season

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Diane Doyle

With the announced start of the NHL Season rapidly approaching, Jakub Vrana and Vitek Vanacek left the Czech Republic enroute to Washington, DC. early Sunday morning.

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Vitek Vanecek Gets a New Mask from David Gunnarsson

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

Photo: @daveart David Gunnarsson has been known for designing goalie masks for numerous Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears goaltenders over the years. On Thursday, he unveiled his latest creation for Bears goalie Vitek Vanececk. You can follow David on Instagram … Continue reading →

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A Look at Vitek Vanecek’s Newest Mask

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

Photo: Tori Hartman Goalie mask designer Dave Gunnarsson has done it again. The man behind the Capitals goalie masks , including Braden Holtby and Philipp Grubauer, also creates beautiful art for Capitals goaltenders who have yet to be between the pipes on the … Continue reading →

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News and Notes from Capitals Morning Skate (09-11-15)

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Jon Sorensen

Jay Beagle and Zach Sill (#23) both returned to Kettler this morning.  The only remaining player yet to skate at Kettler is Alex Ovechkin, who will arrive on September 14th.  The Capitals will again practice at Kettler tomorrow morning, from 9:10 … Continue reading →

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