Tag Archive | Stanley Cup

Washington Capitals Name Peter Laviolette Head Coach

The Washington Capitals have named Peter Laviolette the team’s head coach, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced recently. “Peter is a successful NHL head coach who has won a Stanley Cup and brings a wealth of experience to our team,” said MacLellan. “We feel he is a great communicator who will motivate […]

Capitals Suffer OT loss to Islanders 2-1

The Washington Capitals are on the verge of elimination as they suffered a tough 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Islanders in NHL action today (Sunday). Washington was able to play a better game overall against New York, but still could not put together a full game. Playing a brilliant game in the loss […]

Garnet Hathaway Named Capitals Nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been named the club’s 2019-20 nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the Capitals and National Hockey League announced. The trophy is awarded annually “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” This season […]

Sky Blue FC Suffers Home Loss to North Carolina Courage

Sky Blue FC (0-12-3, 3 points) returned to National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) action on Saturday, suffering a 4-0 home loss to the first-place North Carolina Courage (14-1-3, 45 points) at Yurcak Field. “We moved the ball well in the first half, but we were in a position where we had to be much more […]

Sky Blue FC Hosts Pucks at the Pitch on July 21

Sky Blue FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the details for Pucks at the Pitch, which will be a hockey-themed night at Yurcak Field when the team hosts Portland Thorns FC on Saturday, July 21. Kickoff for the match will take place at 7 p.m., and this special evening is being […]

Tortorella Relieved of his coaching position by Rangers

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that John Tortorella has been relieved of his title as the team’s head coach. This announcement comes four days after the Blueshirts were eliminated in five games by the Boston Bruins in the 2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Tortorella became the 34th head coach in franchise history on February […]

Rangers Look Ahead After Tough End to Rewarding Season

Even now, more than a week after their season ended, the Rangers loss to the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals still stings.  Watching the Devils play for the Stanley Cup against the Los Angeles Kings hurts because the Rangers and their fans realize how close they were to reaching that goal themselves. In […]