The Washington Capitals announced they’re holding an Alumni Weekend at the end of September which will allow fans multiple opportunities to rub elbows with some of the greatest Caps players in franchise history.
More than 15 years after retiring, Peter Bondra is still showing elite skill.
Bondra, who is a frequent participant in Capitals alumni games, was back on the ice this past weekend, teaming up with former Blackhawk Jonathan Toews for a goal straight out of a video game. In a Michigan-style assist, Bondra scooped the puck up from behind an unsuspecting Jaroslav Halak, flipping it over the net before Toews tapped it in.
The play came during Marian Hossa’s Goodbye Game in Slovakia, featuring a star-studded roster that included fellow Capitals alumni Jaroslav Halak, Zdeno Chara, and Michal Kempny. A foggy Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium in Trencin served as the venue.
By Katie Adler 1 month ago
Martin Fehervary received a big honor in his home country on Tuesday.
The Capitals defenseman was named the top rearguard of Slovakia during the Slovak Ice Hockey Federation’s annual awards show.
In his second full NHL season, Fehervary scored six goals and had 16 points in 67 games.
By Katie Adler and Ian Oland 1 month ago
The Washington Capitals will have several special guests in town for the Stadium Series game this weekend.
Eric Fehr, the Caps franchise leader in outdoor game goals, was spotted by a fan on their flight from Toronto, Canada, to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday.
By Ian Oland 7 months ago
The Washington Capitals hosted a concert at one of the best live music venues in the country to celebrate the recent release of their popular Reverse Retro 2.0 jersey. The result was fun and memorable. Olie Kolzig even remarked during the show that his Caps of yore would have never done something this cool. Though there were still some missed opportunities.
The team jam-packed the 9:30 Club with the headlining act White Ford Bronco, a 90s cover band that some consider a DC institution. The crowd was particularly impressive considering tickets (after convenience fees and taxes) ended up being about $35 per person and the event was held on a Monday during Thanksgiving week. Coming into the night, fans were aware of the music and the limited edition t-shirt giveaway, but the Caps’ actual participation in the show remained a mystery beyond the announcement of the players and alumni scheduled to attend.
Current Capitals Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, Darcy Kuemper, and Beck Malenstyn were joined by alumni Peter Bondra, Olie Kolzig, Karl Alzner, Craig Laughlin, Alan May, and Brent Johnson at the event. Nick Jensen also made a brief appearance with his family.
The players met up backstage where they took photos for the Capitals’ social media.
The greatest players in Washington Capitals history will be present for the team’s “Rock The Retro” concert at 9:30 Club on Monday.
The Capitals announced that Alex Ovechkin, Peter Bondra, and Olie Kolzig will all be at the show.
By Ian Oland 10 months ago
Sonny Milano wore number 12 with the Anaheim Ducks and when he was signed by the Capitals, he chose the same digits with the Hershey Bears.
Milano, however, will not wear the number in Washington after being called up to the Capitals on Wednesday.
The reason is all too familiar to Caps fans.
Late last week, Washington Capitals great Peter Bondra was inducted into Slovakia’s Hockey Hall of Fame. Bondra was previously inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation’s HOF back in 2016.
The news of Bondra’s latest honor was met enthusiastically by our readers, but it also renewed an old debate (that’s actually not much of a debate at all) among old-guard Caps fans: Should Peter Bondra’s number 12 should be retired?
The answer remains a resounding yes. Bonzai’s number should be hanging in the rafters next to Rod Langway, Yvon Labre, Mike Gartner, and Dale Hunter.
I’ve resisted writing about this over the years, but Ted, I really think it’s time.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
Washington Capitals legend Peter Bondra was honored by his home country on Thursday.
Bondra was officially inducted into Slovakia’s Hockey Hall of Fame during a hockey gala at Bratislava Castle. Bondra was originally announced for the Hall in 2021, joining New York Islanders’ great Zigmund Palffy, who was tabbed for the 2022 honor.
“It’s a shame that we never played together in the same NHL team,” Bondra said during his acceptance speech according to sport.sk’s Tomáš Prokop.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
The Washington Capitals shockingly signed Zdeno Chara away from the Boston Bruins on Wednesday to a one-year, $795,000 deal. The 43-year-old legend may not be what he used to be, but his new Capitals teammates are grateful they’ll never have to face him again.
Chara is the tallest player in NHL history and plays a physical, grueling game. The Norris Trophy winner is impossibly gangly and blocks nearly everything tossed his way. He also has a power game; he owns one the hardest slap shot in NHL history.
TJ Oshie and Tom Wilson were the first players to react to the news and they expressed their bodies’ gratefulness that they’ll no longer be as bruised and battered as before.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
