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Getting to Know Washington Capitals Callup Keith Aucoin

On February 3, 2012, In Caps Prospect, By Ana Hansen

All photos via Kyle Mace at Sweetest Hockey on Earth.

Centers, centers, centers, everyone knows what the Capitals need right now, and Keith Aucoin is the latest attempt to fix the problem, or at least to temporarily plug the hole. Most of you should know a little more about Aucoin than most call-ups – he’s a lifetime AHLer, a future AHL Hall of Famer, and from what we’ve heard an all-around great guy. We haven’t seen him much in the big leagues, but he’s been part of the organization for awhile now. He’s not going to look nearly as flashy in the NHL as he does in the AHL, but you can bet that he will do his job.

Getting to Know Washington Capitals Callup Joel Rechlicz

On January 31, 2012, In Caps Prospect, News, Photos, By Ana Hansen

(All pics by Kyle Mace at Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

Welcome to the Washington Capitals, Fists of Fury edition. A few key pieces are essentially dead right now, and some others are playing like they are, so these holes will be filled by kids from Hershey, which is what they are there for.

I know you are all smart and cool people who keep up to date on our minor leaguers, but if you are at all behind in this I do not blame you, as there are like a million of them. In case you are wondering who in the world this is on your ice, here is a quick rundown!

Tagged with: Hershey Bears • Joel Rechlicz • Washington Capitals

SHOE: Hershey Bears Lose Outdoor Classic

On January 7, 2012, In Hershey Bears, By Peter Hassett

Photo credit: Kyle Mace

The Hershey Bears lost to the Adirondack Phantoms 4-3. The game was played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home of the Phillies, in front of the largest audience in AHL history.

Our sister blog, Sweetest Hockey on Earth, has comprehensive coverage of the game. There’s Brian Mills’ pre-game reminiscence of outdoor hockey, Kyle Mace’s magnificent photos from outdoor practice, the team picture, the pump-up video, the recap of actual game, and a billion photos of the game.

NHL Network will broadcast the game at 4 PM on Saturday, so, ya know… spoilers.

Tagged with: Adirondack Phantoms • Hershey Bears • Sweetest Hockey On Earth

It’s Raining Bears in Hersey

On December 4, 2011, In Hershey Bears, By Russian Machine Never Breaks

(Photo credit: Kyle Mace)

Making the Hershey Bears 7-1 victory over the Pirates even sweeter, fans threw over 10 thousand bears on the ice for charity. Check out our Hershey blog, Sweetest Hockey on Earth, for more of Kyle Mace’s photos and Kathryn’s game recap.

It’s impossible not to click this gigantic link.

Tagged with: Graham Mink • Hershey Bears • Teddy Bear Toss Night

Dmitry Orlov Gets Called Up to the Washington Capitals after a Three-Point Night in Hershey

On November 20, 2011, In News, Video, By Ian Oland

Dima celebrates his fourth goal of the year (Photo credit: Kyle Mace of Sweetest Hockey on Earth)

Dripping with sweat after a thirty-minute session on a stationary bike, I asked Dmitry Orlov how he was feeling Saturday night after the biggest game of his professional career.

“Not good. We lost.”

Orlov, a 20-year-old offensive defenseman from Novokuznetsk, Russia, could have cared less about his first ever three-point performance, the fact that he rifled three shots on net, or that he was on the ice for three minutes of the game’s five-minute overtime– big-time minutes for a young player.

Tagged with: Albany Devils • Bruce Boudreau • Dmitry Orlov • Hershey Bears • John Carlson • KHL • Mark French • Mike Green • Zakhar Arzamastsev

Braden Holtby’s Mask as Explained by Artist David Gunnarsson

On November 16, 2011, In News, Photos, By Ian Oland

A few weeks ago, word leaked out on Twitter that Braden Holtby was sporting a new goalie mask during practice up in Hershey. We sent photographer Kyle Mace — of our sister blog Sweetest Hockey on Earth — to the Bears’ next home game and had him capture every angle imaginable of Braden’s new roller-coaster themed mask.

Well now, David Gunnarsson — the Swedish artist who custom-painted Holtby’s new headgear — explains the backstory to the project.

Tagged with: Braden Holtby • David Gunnarsson • Hershey Bears • Hershey Park • New Mask • Washington Capitals

The D.J. King Era in Washington is Over

On November 6, 2011, In News, Video, By Ian Oland

Friend of the blog Holly F. and King mug for the camera at a Movember event last year.

Vice President and General Manager George McPhee announced today that the Washington Capitals have sent forward D.J. King to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. The 6’3”, 231-pound horse-lover played in a total of 18 games in Washington over the past two seasons, watching another 85 from the press box. King collected $660,823 during those 85 games he did not play, which should totally bum you out.

Last week King was made available on waivers, signaling his desire to see actual playing time. The move to Hershey may be a continuation of that.

Tagged with: Cody Eakin • Colton Orr • D.J. King • Francis Lessard • George McPhee • Hershey Bears • Jody Shelly • Joel Rechlicz • Kevin Westgarth • Trevor Gilles • Washington Capitals

Catching Up With Former Capital Andrew Gordon

On November 2, 2011, In Exclusive, Interview, By Ian Oland

Photo credit: Kyle Mace

Andrew Gordon won two Calder Cups with the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears in four seasons. He played nine games with Washington last season, scoring his first career NHL goal on future hall of famer Martin Brodeur, a feat he celebrated by kissing assister Marcus Johansson on the bench. But Andrew left the organization over the summer to hazard the free market. After a promising performance at Anaheim’s training camp, Gordon was added to the team’s roster (and then cheated on us in Finland with another blog).

I caught up with the notoriously well-spoken Andrew Gordon after the Ducks’ painful 5-4 overtime loss to the Capitals on Tuesday. We talked about California weather, competing against his former teammates, and the enduring adoration of Washington’s fans.

Tagged with: Anaheim Ducks • Andrew Gordon • Bobby Ryan • Corey Perry • Hershey Bears • Jonas Hiller • Movember • Ryan Getzlaf • Saku Koivu • Teemu Selanne • Washington Capitals

Happy Halloween from RMNB and Our Readers

On October 31, 2011, In Contest, Photos, By Ian Oland

Sheepvechkin! (Illustration by Rachel Cohen)

Today is Halloween, which for me means less than one month until my birthday! Yay! Oh wait — I mean, dressing up, eating candy, and looking like a tool. To celebrate the holiday right, we figured we’d do a Halloween-themed post.

I’ll be honest: when I heard Chris Gordon‘s demand to solicit Caps-themed jack-o-lanterns, I thought we’d get maybe four images and this post would be a total disaster. Three days and 50 emails later, holy lord did you guys come through in a BIG way. (I guess that’s why he contributes to the New York Times, and I don’t.)

We’ve got Caps logos, we’ve got Ovi heads, and we’ve got 10 million Weagle-carved pumpkins. Follow me past the jump to check out the gallery.

Oh yeah. Homeowners, please remember: the more Mr. Big bars you give out to the kids tonight, the more goals Ovechkin will score on Tuesday. So don’t be stingy. And kids, show no restraint in eating your candy when you get home. Sugar is good for you, no matter what your parents say. Eat it all in one night. Dive into those Kit-Kats and Milky Ways like Alex Ovechkin dives into the boards after scoaring. Type II diabetes be damned.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Candy • Caps Carved Pumpkins • Evgeny Malkin • Happy Halloween • Hershey Bears • Mike Green • Mr. Big Bars • Nicklas Backstrom • Sheepvechkin • Stanley Cup

Photos: Braden Holtby’s New Roller Coaster Themed Mask

On October 30, 2011, In Hershey Bears, Photos, By Ian Oland

All photos by Kyle Mace. Click to enlarge.

We heard from reader Matthew W. that Braden Holtby got a new mask this week. Until today, all we had were blurry, long-distance cell phone pictures, but now we’ve got pics from Kyle Mace (of our sister blog Sweetest Hockey On Earth) taken during warm-ups of the Bears/Senators game.

The front of the mask features a bear on a roller coaster (either a reference to Hersheypark or his turbulent offseason) and the Capitals Weagle logo. The back features the flags of Saskatchewan and Alberta (Holtby’s home); the Japanese symbol meaning “Constant Improvement,” the words “Carpe Diem”, and the Hershey Bears logo.

Below the jump, check out Kyle’s hi-res images of Braden’s sweet new headgear. And thanks to Holtby for unknowingly being such a great model.

Tagged with: Braden Holtby • Hershey Bears • Hersheypark • New Mask • Washington Capitals

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Getting to Know Washington Capitals Callup Keith Aucoin

Getting to Know Washington Capitals Callup Joel Rechlicz

SHOE: Hershey Bears Lose Outdoor Classic

It’s Raining Bears in Hersey

It’s impossible not to click this gigantic link.

Dmitry Orlov Gets Called Up to the Washington Capitals after a Three-Point Night in Hershey

Braden Holtby’s Mask as Explained by Artist David Gunnarsson

The D.J. King Era in Washington is Over

Catching Up With Former Capital Andrew Gordon

Happy Halloween from RMNB and Our Readers

Photos: Braden Holtby’s New Roller Coaster Themed Mask

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