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David Pastrnak’s Winter Classic stick features a football field in homage to Notre Dame Stadium

Notre Dame Stadium will host its first ever hockey game on New Year’s Day when the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks take the ice for the annual Winter Classic. Bruins star David Pastrnak will take the ice with some special equipment.

Notre Dame Stadium is a famed college football stadium, having hosted football games for 88 years. The Winter Classic will be only the second non-football event ever, after hosting a Garth Brooks concert on October 20, 2018.

Pastrnak teamed up with Bauer for a custom-designed stick honoring his home country, Boston, and Notre Dame.

You have to see this.

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TJ Oshie gives stick he scored game-winning goal with to fan after game

TJ Oshie had one of those games you’ll never forget as a fan.

Oshie suffered two brutal shots to the head during the game — a high stick to the eye and a shoulder to the chin from Evgeni Malkin. After receiving several stitches on the bridge of his nose in the first period and going through concussion protocol in the third, the Capitals forward managed to return to late in the game and scored the decisive goal.

Sure, those things are cool and speak to TJ’s toughness as a hockey player. But it’s what happened after the game which showed some insight into Oshie’s character as a human being.

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By Ian Oland On November 8, 2018 0 Comment

Yes, TJ Oshie will help you out with your desperately-needed anniversary gift

Monday during the team’s morning skate, many Capitals players got a kick out of a sign a fan brought to MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

“TJ and Braden, today is my anniversary and I didn’t get a gift for my wife,” Dan, the Caps fan, wrote. “Can I get a stick?? Please help!!!”

By the end of the session, Oshie had obliged and Dan had a gift for his wife Vanessa that she would never forget.

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By Ian Oland On November 6, 2018 0 Comment

At equipment sale, Capitals offer customized Alex Ovechkin stick from 2014 Sochi Olympics

Tuesday night, the Washington Capitals hosted the team’s yearly alumni game and held an equipment sale for season-ticket holders at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

One of the most expensive and interesting pieces of hockey gear at the equipment sale was a customized Alex Ovechkin stick.

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By Ian Oland On June 27, 2018 0 Comment

The story behind the name on Dmitry Orlov’s new sticks

Friday after practice, Dmitry Orlov gave away one of his ORLOV-branded sticks to a four-year-old Caps fan. Beyond being a kind gesture, Orlov appears to have received a brand new shipment of twigs which he used during the team’s back-to-back away games over the weekend.

During the first period, NBC zoomed in on Alex Ovechkin on the bench, capturing the stick rack in the background.

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By Ian Oland On February 19, 2017 0 Comment

TJ Oshie Has Been Using Alex Ovechkin Stick, Writes Wife’s and Daughter’s Initials on Twigs

Ever since the playoffs started, TJ Oshie has been using a new Bauer Supreme 1S stick, migrating over from the Warrior brand. But it’s not just any Bauer twig. Oshie has been using one of Alex Ovechkin’s sticks from his personal collection.

I know this because RMNB reader @labattadm sent us a photo of the Capitals stick rack from Game One.

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By Ian Oland On April 22, 2016 0 Comment

Alex Ovechkin’s Bauer Sticks Now Include His Nike Logo

Photo: Al Bello

Alex Ovechkin had a subtle change made to his Bauer Supreme 1S sticks. In a delivery two weeks ago, Bauer published an Instagram photo Ovi’s newly-delivered black and gold twigs. If you look closely, you’ll notice that Ovi’s Nike number 8 logo has been added to the stick.

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By Ian Oland On April 4, 2016 0 Comment

Fans Play Tug-of-War Over Troy Brouwer’s Stick After Antoine Roussel Tosses It Into Crowd

Former Capitals forward Troy Brouwer had something very strange happen during the Blues’ Saturday match-up against the Stars. As Brouwer looked to gain entry into the offensive zone, his stick got caught in Antoine Roussel’s legs. Roussel responded rationally: by throwing Brouwer’s stick into the crowd.

But that wasn’t even the weirdest part.

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By Ian Oland On March 12, 2016 0 Comment

Chorney: Justin Williams’ Nickname is Stick, And ‘It’s Slowly Sticking’

Photo: Bruce Bennett

My favorite story about Justin Williams‘ recent hat trick on Sunday had to be Chuck Gormley’s hit on CSN Mid Atlantic. That’s because we learned what Justin Williams’ nickname is: Stick.

Nope, it’s not Mr. Game Seven or Willy. It’s Stick.

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By Ian Oland On January 20, 2016 0 Comment

Precious Moment: Alex Ovechkin Gives His Stick to Cancer Survivor Ryan Darby After Ceremonial Faceoff (GIFs)

Just like the Vancouver Canucks did on Sunday, the Washington Capitals hosted their own Hockey Fights Cancer night at Verizon Center. The Capitals wore purple jerseys during warm-ups (photos) and 11-year-old blood cancer survivor Ryan Darby got to participate in the ceremonial faceoff with Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg and Caps captain Alex Ovechkin.

Darby, cute as a button, clapped wildly as Ovechkin made his way to the dot. Then he got a special surprise when they were done: a game-used stick from Alex Ovechkin.

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By Ian Oland On October 29, 2014 0 Comment

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