31 Jan
Capitals forward Brooks Laich characterized the game as quiet during the 2nd intermission, a quote that many understood to be directed at the fans. “Attention #Caps fans at Verizon Center, Brooks Laich says you’re not loud enough.” was one comment on Twitter from Eric Rigsby. The fans got the message, and the cheering intensified in the [...]
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31 Jan
Modell’s and select merchandise stands around the Verizon Center are now stocking Capitals Olympic merchandise. They have name and number t-shirts for all of the Caps’ Olympians : Ovechkin, Semin, Varlamov, Backstrom, and Fleischman. Unfortunately they only have replica jerseys for Ovechkin, as Nike did not make them for the other players. I would have [...]
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31 Jan
Today’s game marked the debut of Slapshot Junior. We presume this is in relation to Kid’s Club Day, but we’re not certain. I do recall the original Slapshot’s son accompanying him at some events, dressed in costume and even having his own mini 4-wheeler. However this appears to be a entirely new costume, and something [...]
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31 Jan
These youngsters echo the sentiments of many Capitals fans on this Sunday afternoon. Mike Green has been suspended 3 games for an elbow to Michael Frolik. While the hit was certainly illegal, and its tough to argue against the suspension, 3 games seems a bit excessive. Green will be available to return on Friday against [...]
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29 Jan
Tha Nationals came to the Verizon Center on Friday. One the 100 level, fans rounded the corners to see Nyjer Morgan, Matt Capps, Ryan Speier, Adam Dunn, John Lannan and Josh Willingham.
Upstairs, fans were treated to Danny Espinosa, Rob Dibble, Drew Storen, Brian Bruney, Craig Stammen and Tyler Clippard.
I’m told rookie Stephen Strasburg was on [...]
Posted in Fans by: Ben
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