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Matthew Speck

Matthew Speck covers the Washington Capitals organization for The Hockey Writers. He provides coverage of both Washington at the NHL level and prospect related content. Matthew also covers local sports for the Lebanon Daily News in Central Pennsylvania. You can email him at mspeck21@yahoo.com with any questions or comments.

AHL Power Rankings: Week 7

Matthew Speck | November 20, 2013

The Hockey Writers ranks all 30 American Hockey League (AHL) teams after over a month of playing time. The Abbotsford Heat continued to top the weekly compilation of AHL power…

Categories AHL, Power Rankings, Rankings and Lists

Hershey Bears Notebook: Sunbelt Sweep

Matthew Speck | November 15, 2013

The Hershey Bears (5-4-2-2) began a successful three game road swing this week, winning two games in Charlotte on Wednesday and Thursday. They outscored the Checkers (5-8-0-1) 13-4 in the…

Categories AHL, Charlotte Checkers, Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Prospect Update: November 12th

Matthew Speck | November 12, 2013

The Hockey Writers gives an update of Washington Capitals prospects below. Forwards Stanislav Gailev, Andre Burakovsky and Chandler Stephenson continue to impress in their prospective leagues. ECHL Stanislav Galiev: After…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Hershey Bears Complete Successful Weekend With Shootout Loss

Matthew Speck | November 10, 2013

HERSHEY – Even losses can bring out the best in a hockey team. The Hershey Bears (3-4-2-2) fought back from a second period deficit, forcing overtime before they lost in…

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Hershey Bears Pickup Win In Shootout

Matthew Speck | November 9, 2013

HERSHEY – Like last Sunday, the Hershey Bears (3-4-2-1) were in a situation to close out a game in the third period and they didn’t do it.  They failed to…

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Washington Capitals: Cap Situation After Chimera Extension

Matthew Speck | November 9, 2013

The Washington Capitals kept another one of their own Friday afternoon, re-signing 34 year old speedy forward Jason Chimera to a two year contract worth four million dollars. Chimera will…

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Hershey Bears Weekend Ahead: Home Cooking

Matthew Speck | November 8, 2013

The Hershey Bears (2-4-2-1) enter this weekend last in the East Division of the Eastern Conference in the American Hockey League (AHL), trailing the first place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by nine…

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Washington Capitals Prospect Garrett Mitchell: Hometown Kid

Matthew Speck | November 7, 2013

HERSHEY – Playing in their own hometown is an experience many athletes dream about, but most don’t get to live. Washington Capitals 22 year old forward prospect Garrett Mitchell accomplished…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears, NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

AHL Power Rankings: Week Five

Matthew Speck | November 5, 2013

The AHL season is close to a month underway with some great teams rising to the top and a few struggling to even stay in the hunt. There have been…

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Washington Capitals Week Six Preview

Matthew Speck | November 4, 2013

The Washington Capitals (7-7) enter this week following two straight wins over the Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers. They play four games over the next seven days, with two of…

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Washington Capitals: Dmitry Orlov Deserves NHL Minutes

Matthew Speck | November 4, 2013

Washington Capitals defensive prospect Dmitry Orlov has made the most of his time spent in the American Hockey League this season, awaiting a chance to become an everyday player in…

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Hershey Bears Response Not Enough

Matthew Speck | November 3, 2013

The Hershey Bears (2-4-2-1) were on their way to their second home victory of the season Sunday night at Giant Center, only to be let down by a defensive breakdown…

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