Brouwer conservatively celebrating. (Photo credit: Patrick McDermott)

A few weeks ago, Michael Wurman, Director of Game Entertainment and TV Production for the Washington Capitals, teased a special goal celebration for Troy Brouwer. During the Capitals open practice at Verizon Center on January 17, Brouwer busted a move and performed PSY’s Gangnam Style dance in skates. Wurman threatened that once Brouwer scores, that footage would be seen again.

“That song. Oy,” Wurman said. “But the people have spoken, they want it.”

On Friday, after Brouwer scored his third goal of the year with a perfectly placed shot over Ilya Bryzgalov’s right shoulder, Wurman gave the people what they wanted.

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With PSY’s Gangnam Style blasting over the speakers, Brouwer dances on the jumbotron.

“It’s one of those times where I had a lot of time,” Brouwer said of his goal after Saturday’s optional practice. “I had a good look, and I was able to make my shot. Sometimes it doesn’t always work out perfectly in a game, and you’re a lot more rushed.”

But Troy, the jumbotron. What did you think of the game ops guys playing your dance?

“I have no problems with it,” Troy said with a laugh. “I think it’s funny!”

Brouwer continued: “I know everyone wants me to do it after a goal,” he admitted. “But it’s kind of tough to do something like that. That’s usually terms for getting into a fight. I’d love to be able to treat the fans, but, at the same time, we don’t need that crap [in hockey].”

Wrong, Troy. Yes, we do.

Tom Green unleashing the fury. (Photo credit: Katie Stansbery)

The Caps were not the only thing missing on Tuesday night. Some fans noticed the absence on a long-time staple of the video board: playing Unleash The Fury when the team is down late in a game. A few of you took to our comments to vent your fears, but according to Michael Wurman, the Director of Game Entertainment and TV Products for the Washington Capitals, there is no need to worry.

“I debated running it early, but I wanted to see how the second period played out,” Wurman told Ian Oland, referring to the 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. “The game just didn’t dictate it in the third period.”

“The game always dictates how and what we run,” he added. “Unleash The Fury and the other pump up elements are never scripted.”

Whenever the video finally does air again — and that depends on the Caps not getting blown out every game — Wurman said it will feature some tweaks, something the team has done over the years to keep a classic up to date.

“Not a lot has changed with it,” said Wurman. “Some updates, but the important parts are still alive and well.”

As for some of the other elements of the game this season, Wurman teased something special for Troy Brouwer’s goals. Video of the winger’s Gangnam Style dance blew up on the Internet for he displayed his moves following the team’s open practice at Verizon Center a week ago.

“That song. Oy,” Wurman said. “But the people have spoken, they want it.”

“We have something fun for when he scores,” he added.