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Hockey has never cared about survivors, and it’s getting worse

By freelance writer Jashvina Shah

Content warning: This story contains discussion of sexual assault.

I knew it right after I was sexually assaulted — that I would have to hide my worst trauma, the thing killing me, from my hockey family — because that community would never accept me as a victim of sexual assault. They just wouldn’t.

That was four years ago. Nothing has changed. In some ways, it’s gotten worse.

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By Russian Machine Never Breaks 2 months ago

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Gritty eats claymation penguins. That’s it. That’s the post.

Gritty posted a claymation video in which penguins play hockey and then – well…

Exactly what you think happens happens.

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By Russian Machine Never Breaks 2 years ago

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My experience at the Capitals annual Hockey ‘n Heels event

RMNB Crasher Julie Cannon wrote this piece about the Capitals Hockey ‘n Heels 2020 event.

On Tuesday, January 14th, the Washington Capitals all-female fan club, Scarlet Caps, held their annual Hockey ‘n Heels event. Founded in 2009, Scarlet Caps is dedicated to growing and supporting the women’s hockey community in the DC area and the Hockey ‘n Heels event provides instructional sessions and on-ice demonstrations to generate interest in hockey.

Tuesday’s event included broomball games, photo opportunities, stickhandling and shooting instruction, and seminars on nutrition, the salary cap, and a Q&A with Haley Skarupa.

This was my first time attending Hockey ‘n Heels and what the experience was like.

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By Russian Machine Never Breaks 2 years ago

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New to RMNB this season: Injury Reports before every game

We’re excited to introduce a new feature for the coming season that we’ll have before every game, which is an injury report presented by Price Benowitz LLP.

Price Benowitz LLP is a law firm that serves Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. For nearly 15 years, their caring attorneys have helped those who have been injured in the DMV as well as those facing criminal charges or citizens who have had upheaval in their family life. No matter the difficult situation you find yourself in, their team of attorneys is ready and willing to provide knowledgeable legal counsel. Contact them today to schedule a consultation and have their team start working for you!

By Russian Machine Never Breaks 2 years ago

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Watch this John Walton-inspired video and remember the 2018 Stanley Cup run one final time

This guest post is written by Sean Morrow.

A few days after the Caps were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes, I heard John Walton’s monologue from his Game Seven postgame show.

He reminded us that, no matter the disappointing result of the 2018-19 season, the 2018 Stanley Cup Champions banner still hung in the rafters of Capital One Arena. He reminded us of what it symbolizes: “the moments that we shared as a city, as a region, as a family” in “a year we will never forget.”

I knew immediately that I wanted to incorporate his monologue into my next Caps video.

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By Russian Machine Never Breaks 2 years ago

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Contest! Rep RMNB in an Instagram photo and you could win two free tickets to Game Five

On Saturday, April 20, the Washington Capitals will host the Carolina Hurricanes for Game Five. With our new contest, you could be there live and in the flesh. For free.

Here’s how you can win lower-bowl tickets.

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By Russian Machine Never Breaks 2 years ago

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Todd Reirden uses his day with the Stanley Cup to give back to youth hockey in Indiana

Editor’s note: This article was written by Julia Karron.

On Thursday, newly appointed Capitals head coach Todd Reirden shared his day with the Stanley Cup in Crown Point and Valparaiso, Indiana.

Reirden was the Capitals assistant coach from 2014-2016 and associate coach until former head coach Barry Trotz resigned in June and was hired by the New York Islanders.

Reirden is a native of Deerfield, Illinois, but lived in Valparaiso for 12 years with his wife, Shelby. His son Travis was born in Crown Point, Indiana.

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By Russian Machine Never Breaks 3 years ago

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Is Alex Ovechkin’s Contract A Good Deal?

Alex Ovechkin sits against the boards during warm-ups.

Photo credit: Greg Fiume

Signing Alexander Semin to a one-year extension was a good move. It limits the Capitals exposure to the potential downside if he doesn’t preform to expectations and lets them remain flexible enough to trade Semin if they choose. And while we are on the subject of Alex contracts, do you think there will come a time where Washington will feel constrained by Ovechkin’s monster deal?

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