Brooks Orpik

Shane Gersich’s Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears gave him a very rare championship trifecta in the NHL, AHL, and NCAA

When the Hershey Bears won their twelfth Calder Cup championship in June, Shane Gersich accomplished something that no other player who was drafted by and played for the Washington Capitals had ever done – at least, as far as publicly available stats tell us.

Gersich completed a rare Beaglian trifecta, winning the Calder Cup, the Stanley Cup, and an NCAA Division I championship. And he did so in a span of seven years.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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NHL deposed Brooks Orpik after suspecting Capitals of cap circumvention in summer of 2018

Some fans may not remember that Brooks Orpik became a Colorado Avalanche legend for three days shortly after winning the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals.

Orpik, however, would make his way back to the Caps just a little over a month later and start the 2018-19 season with a cap hit $4.5 million lower than the year before. The journey was so fishy and raised so many eyebrows across the league, Orpik had to meet with the NHL.

Orpik recently talked about that experience with Cam Janssen and St. Louis Blues reporter Andy Strickland on the Cam & Strick Podcast.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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According to Brooks Orpik, a Stanley Cup celebration in Vegas fueled Capitals’ Game Five comeback in third period

Brooks Orpik played his last season of hockey in the NHL during the 2018-19 campaign with the Washington Capitals. A year prior, he was part of the first-ever Caps team to bring home a Stanley Cup championship to DC.

Orpik talked about winning with that Caps team with former NHL player Cam Janssen and St. Louis Blues reporter Andy Strickland on the Cam & Strick Podcast on Tuesday. The rugged blueliner discussed particularly what inspired the Caps to do their best to overcome a third-period deficit in Game Five against the Vegas Golden Knights to win the Cup.

Celebrating in Vegas.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Where are the 2018 Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals players now?

Five years ago this week, the Washington Capitals won Game Five against the Vegas Golden Knights to take home the Stanley Cup. The win marked the franchise’s first-ever Cup victory and permanently enshrined the team in DC Sports history.

In the intervening years, the players on that Cup-winning roster have largely gone their separate ways, leaving Washington via trades, signings, or retirement. Of the 20 players who suited up for Game Five, only six remain on the team today: Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, TJ Oshie, and Tom Wilson.

The 14 former players have gone on to have a wide variety of careers. Many continue to play elsewhere in the NHL, some have taken their talents abroad, while others have decided to hang up their skates.

As we celebrate five years since the Caps won it all, let’s take some time to see what the Stanley Cup Champs are up to now.

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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Where are they now? The Washington Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup championship team.

The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one to win the Stanley Cup four years ago this week.

Since then, the Capitals have not won a playoff series since, getting first-rounded four consecutive times. While the Caps’ core and identity have largely stayed the same, the 2018 team’s supporting cast has moved on. Only nine of those 27 players are still on the team while two others, Shane Gersich and Pheonix Copley, remain in the organization.

Some key members of the 2018 championship team have flourished elsewhere. Others have wound down their careers or retired in different organizations or leagues.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Brooks Orpik completes college degree from Boston College three years after retiring from NHL

Brooks Orpik has done a lot of great things in his career, but he may have saved his most impressive accomplishment for last.

Tuesday, Boston College announced that Orpik completed his degree from the university 24 years after beginning his freshman year in 1998.

The two-time Stanley Cup champion defenseman posed for a picture while rocking his graduation cap. Orpik currently serves as an assistant coach for BC’s men’s hockey team and is a development coach for the Washington Capitals.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Jonas Siegenthaler looking forward to DC return, credits Brooks Orpik as role model

The Washington Capitals traded Jonas Siegenthaler to the New Jersey Devils for a third-round pick at last season’s trade deadline. Siegenthaler had asked the Caps to try and find a new home for him after Zdeno Chara’s arrival in DC saw the young Swiss defender sitting in the press box for a majority of games. In one of the games Siegenthaler played in, Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette utilized him as a seventh defenseman and put him through the indignity of playing only one shift.

Now, Siegenthaler will be making his first return to the District since the move. The Devils are playing the Capitals in their preseason debut Wednesday night at Capital One Arena.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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Boston College hires Brooks Orpik as an assistant coach

Former Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has been hired as an assistant coach for the Boston College Eagles. Orpik, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, played for Boston College from 1998 through 2001 and won an NCAA title during his final year with the team. Orpik’s family lives near Boston.

According to the Capitals, the 40-year-old will also continue his role in the Capitals’ Player Development Department, where he works with defensive prospects playing for the Hershey Bears.

“Brooks is still with our organization in the same role,” a Capitals spokesman said. “Helping out with BC. Not full time.”

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Capitals ‘Wish Upon A Par’ charity event to be held January 20, 2020

Monday morning, the Capitals announced that they will host their third annual TopGolf charity event, Wish Upon a Par on Monday, January 20 at TopGolf National Harbor from 2-7 PM.

General admission tickets are now on sale which include a meet & greet session with all attending Caps players, three and a half hours of play, food and non-alcoholic beverages, two drink tickets for beer/wine, access to a silent auction, and an event t-shirt.

The event is hosted and organized by Erin & Brooks Orpik, Tom Wilson, and Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic.

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By Rachel Cohen 4 years ago

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Brooks Orpik named to Capitals’ Player Development Department

Beyond making up for lost time with his family, Brooks Orpik wasn’t sure what he wanted to do next after retiring from the NHL.

Monday that question was answered. Orpik was named to the Capitals’ Player Development Department where he will work with defensive prospects primarily with the Hershey Bears. The role seems similar to the one that Olie Kolzig has in the organization.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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