Matthew Speck

Washington Capitals College Hockey Prospects Update: Garrett Haar and Patrick Wey

Matthew Speck | January 1, 2013

Many players are selected through the NHL entry draft at a very young age. Most players go to a junior league and quickly become club property as early as age…

Washington Capitals College Prospect Updates: Caleb Herbert and Taylor Stefishen

Matthew Speck | January 1, 2013

Many players are selected through the NHL entry draft at a very young age. Most players go to a junior league and quickly become club property as early as age…

Postgame Interview: Washington Capitals Goalie Braden Holtby

Matthew Speck | December 27, 2012

Washington Capitals’ goalie Braden Holtby continued to impress between the pipes at the AHL level Wednesday night, shutting out the Hershey Bears’ division rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Holtby stopped all 33…

World Juniors 2013: Three Washington Capitals Prospects To Watch

Matthew Speck | December 26, 2012

As World Juniors get underway, Washington Capitals fans should keep their eyes on three future stars for the hockey team in the nation’s capital.

Austin Wuthrich: Washington Capitals College Prospect Update

Matthew Speck | December 25, 2012

The Hockey Writers’ Matthew Speck gives Capitals fans an update on Washington forward prospect Austin Wuthrich, currently attending the University of Notre Dame.

Goalie Braden Holtby Poised For Starting Role With Washington Capitals

Matthew Speck | December 20, 2012

Braden Holtby proved last spring during the Washington Capitals postseason that he is definitely capable of holding a starting role in goal. He stepped into the spotlight in the nation’s…

Thomas DiPauli: Washington Capitals College Prospect Update

Matthew Speck | December 20, 2012

Many players are selected through the NHL entry draft at a very young age. Most players go to a junior league and quickly become club property as early as age…

Report: Flyers’ Ben Holmstrom “Should Be Back This Season”

Matthew Speck | December 12, 2012

The Adirondack Phantoms suffered a big blow this weekend, losing their captain, Ben Holmstom to a knee injury. The Flyers announced that their 25 year old forward prospect is out…

Greg Burke: Washington Capitals College Prospect Update

Matthew Speck | December 12, 2012

Many players are selected through the NHL entry draft at a very young age. Most players go to a junior league and quickly become club property as early as age…

Teddy Bear Toss: 12,000 Bears in the Air

Matthew Speck | December 9, 2012

The Hershey Teddy Bear Toss The Hershey Bears, minor league affiliate of the Washington Capitals, are one of the elite franchises in the entire American Hockey League. They have amassed…

Washington Capitals College Prospect Update: Travis Boyd

Matthew Speck | December 4, 2012

Many players are selected through the NHL entry draft at a very young age. Most players go to a junior league and quickly become club property as early as age…

Washington Capitals College Prospect Update: Riley Barber

Matthew Speck | December 3, 2012

Many players are selected through the NHL entry draft at a very young age. Most players go to a junior league and quickly become club property as early as age…