Last night two Washington Capitals prospects went head to head last night in the final game of the preliminary round of the World Juniors in Edmonton. The game featured Oskar Magnusson and Team Sweden and Haakon Hanelt of Team Germany. In the first period Magnusson made an immediate impact, scoring what turned out to be […] Oskar Magnusson and Sweden defeat Haakon Hanelt and … [Read more...] about Oskar Magnusson and Sweden defeat Haakon Hanelt and Germany
Washington Capitals: Top 25 best draft picks in team history
The Washington Capitals have drafted pretty good for the most part in their 47 year history. They have drafted a total of 459 selections. Here are what we believe are the top 25. To go though this list we searched high and we searched low for names that we thought would fit in perfectly for […] Washington Capitals: Top 25 best draft picks in team history - Stars and Sticks - … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals: Top 25 best draft picks in team history
Haakon Hanelt and Oskar Magnusson compete in World Juniors
Two Washington Capitals prospects, Haakon Hanelt and Oskar Magnusson are competing in the World Junior Championships. Hanelt is representing Team Germany and they advanced to the quarterfinals after taking down Switzerland 3-2 with Hanelt scoring in the game. Hanelt’s goal would turn out to be the game winner and it came late in the second […] Haakon Hanelt and Oskar Magnusson … [Read more...] about Haakon Hanelt and Oskar Magnusson compete in World Juniors
Former Little Caps player signs with Bears
A former player in the Washington Capitals youth hockey program, the “Little Caps” has joined the Hershey Bears. Sam Anas has signed an AHL contract for this upcoming season. The 29 year old is one of the top players in the AHL. Last year the native of Potomac, Maryland recorded 64 points with 20 goals […] Former Little Caps player signs with Bears - Stars and Sticks - Stars … [Read more...] about Former Little Caps player signs with Bears
Hershey Bears hire Todd Nelson as new head coach
On Thursday of last week the Hershey Bears named Todd Nelson their 28th head coach in franchise history. The Washington Capitals AHL affiliate’s coaching staff will also feature assistant coach Nick Bootland, associate goaltending coach Juha Lehtola and video coach Adam Purner. Hershey Bears vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer said in a press […] Hershey Bears hire … [Read more...] about Hershey Bears hire Todd Nelson as new head coach