Ian Oland

About Ian Oland (@ianoland)

Oland, a 2006 graduate of UMBC's art school, is a co-founder of RMNB and serves as an editor, publisher, and author. During his time with RMNB, he has done features for the Caps' TV show CRL, written a story for the print edition of the Washington Post, and helped first-report the Chelyabinsk meteor in the English language. Oland's favorite blog memories include raising enough money to get reader Ryan Ellis into a NASCAR race with a RMNB sponsored car and holding the Stanley Cup for the first time. Follow Ian: Twitter | Instagram

Chef José Andrés to throw out ceremonial first pitch Tuesday at Nationals Park

World-renowned chef and philanthropist José Andrés will throw out the ceremonial pitch ahead of the Washington Nationals’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Andrés will be honored during a pregame ceremony at Nationals Park as part of World Central Kitchen Day. Andrés partnered with the Nationals to turn Nats Park into a community kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic, distributing over 900k meals in the area.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 10 hours ago

0 Comment

New York Rangers reach agreement with Gerard Gallant to be new head coach

The New York Rangers have found their new head coach a month and two days after firing David Quinn.

The New York Post’s Larry Brooks is reporting that the Rangers have reached an agreement with Gerard Gallant, formerly of the Vegas Golden Knights.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 15 hours ago

11 Comments

A hockey academy named after Alex Ovechkin is being planned to be built in Moscow

TASS, Russia’s largest news agency (which is owned by the Russian government), recently reported on a huge honor Alex Ovechkin will be receiving in his hometown.

A hockey academy named after Ovechkin entitled “Alexander Ovechkin’s professional hockey academy” is to be built in Moscow on the Mnevnikovskaya Floodplain. Ovechkin’s hockey school will be a part of a large sporting complex that includes an ice arena named after Olympic gold medalist Tatiana Navka. Navka is married to Dmitry Peskov, the press spokesman for Vladimir Putin.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 16 hours ago

0 Comment

There was a dog named Ovechkin in the 145th Westminster Dog Show. It won best of breed for Irish Setters.

There were a lot of good doggos that entered in the 145th Westminster Dog Show, but in our opinion, there was only one that we could qualify as simply sensational.

During Sunday night’s airing of the event, a beautiful Irish Setter named Ovechkin was introduced to the world.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 1 day ago

0 Comment

Bill Nye announces starting lineup for Washington Nationals

Braden Holtby wasn’t the only celebrity at Nationals Park on Saturday.

Known Science Guy and DC native Bill Nye attended the Nationals day-night doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. He briefly transformed into a PA Guy to announce the Nationals’ starting lineup.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 2 days ago

0 Comment

TJ Oshie is the best teammate especially when playing floor hockey with his son Campbell

TJ Oshie is always full of encouragement out on the ice and he’s no different at home with his one-year-old son, Campbell.

Friday, Oshie posted videos to his Instagram Story playing hockey with Campbell and he included some adorable commentary.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 3 days ago

0 Comment

Braden Holtby attended today’s Washington Nationals game

9:05 PM update: A source has confirmed to RMNB that Braden Holtby is back in town and this was him at today’s Nationals game. RMNB reader Bernie adds that he saw Holtby and said hello outside Nats Park at Dacha between the first and second game of the doubleheader. Holtby was with his wife Brandi and friends.

Original story: The Washington Nationals took on the San Francisco Giants on Saturday and it appears they had a very special guest in the crowd. Former Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, or his lookalike, attended the game.

The beardy gentleman, who had tattoos on his left arm, was spotted by RMNB reader Zach Wolpoff on the concourse walking to his seats. He wore a Juan Soto jersey, skinny khakis, and sandals.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 3 days ago

21 Comments

Tom Wilson is really strong, you guys 💪

Tom Wilson gave us all an invite to the gun show Friday via his personal Instagram.

Wilson, tarps on but most importantly sleeves off, posed with his foster pups whose tiny size paled in comparison to his massive biceps.

“Weekend crew ☀️,” Wilson wrote.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 4 days ago

0 Comment

Andre Burakovsky is one of the most clutch players in the NHL history when facing elimination in the playoffs

Andre Burakovsky and his Colorado Avalanche were eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Six on Thursday. Burakovsky, however, did his best to keep the Avs alive and continued his run of clutch performances that stretch back to his days in Washington.

Burakovsky scored his tenth career goal when facing elimination in a playoff game.

(more…)

By Ian Oland 4 days ago

2 Comments