Tag Archive | Czechoslovakia

Washington Capitals Sign Defenseman Zdeno Chara

The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with defenseman Zdeno Chara on a one-year, $795,000 contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced recently. “We are extremely pleased to have Zdeno join the Capitals organization,” said MacLellan. “We feel his experience and leadership will strengthen our blueline and our team.” Chara, 43, recorded […]

1988 Olympic gold medalist “Merciless” Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience

Thirty-two years after he captured an Olympic gold medal, “Merciless” Ray Mercer fondly remembers his Olympic experience like it was last month. Mercer, who is the only American heavyweight champion to knock out all of his Olympic opponents, went on to become world heavyweight champion as a professional for our “heavyweight double.” For Mercer, it […]