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Michael Mazzuca

Michael Mazzuca graduated from The University of Scranton with a degree in journalism and electronic media. Mike began writing for The Hockey Writers in December 2016. He has written for the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as well as the Rockland Boulders independent baseball team. Follow him on Twitter at @MazzucaMike.

New Year, Fresh Start for Capitals

Michael Mazzuca | January 3, 2017

The strong Washington Capitals experienced a skid at the end of December 2016. During the final six games, Washington allowed 11 goals. The main cause of untimely goals was turnovers.…

Categories Washington Capitals

The 1st Half of Ovechkin’s Era

Michael Mazzuca | December 29, 2016

The Washington Capitals are looking to make 2017 special — you know, like win the biggest present of them all, Lord Stanley’s Cup. And a team cannot get to that point…

Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals

12 Days of Capitals

Michael Mazzuca | December 26, 2016

CSN Mid-Atlantic reporter Jill Sorensen published a series titled “12 Days of Capitals,” featuring a gold mine of photos of Washington Capitals players and coaching staff from past and recent…

Categories Humor, Washington Capitals

Capital Statement, Capital Present

Michael Mazzuca | December 23, 2016

This week was eventful for the Washington Capitals. Andre Burakovsky put a stamp on the scoresheet to lift his spirits up after not suiting up for three games and spoke…

Categories Hockey Cares, Washington Capitals

Caps Wrap Monday

Michael Mazzuca | December 19, 2016

The Washington Capitals experienced a euphoric season last year until being eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Each player excelled in his role, making the Capitals look…

Categories Column, Washington Capitals

Johansson Excelling on 2nd Line

Michael Mazzuca | December 14, 2016

Marcus Johansson is having the best year of his National Hockey League career. The 26-year-old Swedish forward from Landskrona, Sweden is third in the Washington Capitals’ team scoring list with…

Categories Washington Capitals

Where’s the ‘Big Red Machine’?

Michael Mazzuca | December 7, 2016

The Washington Capitals looked like titans among gods last year, running away with the President’s Trophy and setting a franchise record with 56 wins. You could have bet on there…

Categories Washington Capitals
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