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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.

Washington Capitals’ Kevin Marshall Brings Toughness To Hershey Bears’ Defense

Matthew Speck | December 1, 2012

Former Philadelphia Flyers defenseman, Kevin Marshall was traded to the Washington Capitals at the midway part of the season last year. He has blossomed into a reliable defenseman for the…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

NHL Mediation: Bad Idea For CBA Talks

Matthew Speck | November 27, 2012

The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association made big news today in agreeing to meet with United States federal mediators in hopes of reaching a new collective…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Hershey Coach Mark French On Adam Oates Leaving Bears’ Bench

Matthew Speck | November 24, 2012

Following the Hershey Bears’ 4-0 shutout loss to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals announced that Adam Oates, along with coaches Calle Johansson, Tim Hunter and Brett Leonhardt will…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, Washington Capitals

Oates And Crew Leaving Hershey Bears For Washington D.C.

Matthew Speck | November 22, 2012

At Hershey Bears training camp this year, a surprising move was made to allow new Washington Capitals’ head coach, Adam Oates to co-coach the Hershey Bears with Mark French. There…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Hershey Bears In Search For More Offensive Production

Matthew Speck | November 19, 2012

With the lockout, the Hershey Bears knew there would be some struggles on both sides of the ice due to the heightened competition around the AHL. Hershey’s revamped squad has…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

AHL Enforcer Joel Rechlicz: All Guts, All Gratitude

Matthew Speck | November 16, 2012

The role of an enforcer is pretty simple in hockey, fight or you’re out of a job. It’s a role AHL enforcer and former Hershey Bears forward, Joel Rechlicz is…

Categories AHL, Arizona Coyotes, Minor League Report, Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Derek Meech’s Future With The Winnipeg Jets

Matthew Speck | November 11, 2012

In the event of a full season lockout, teams could be at a crossroads when resigning players. But for some players with NHL contracts, there’s been an opportunity to play…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, Player Profiles, Winnipeg Jets

Washington Capitals’ Zach Hamill Finding Niche with Hershey Bears

Matthew Speck | October 29, 2012

It’s been a long road for Zach Hamill so far in his professional hockey career. The former 1st round pick by the Boston Bruins in the 2007 NHL entry draft…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Defenseman, Tomas Kundratek Proving Offensive Prowess In AHL

Matthew Speck | October 29, 2012

For Tomas Kundratek, it took some time to get used to playing for the Washington Capitals after his trade from the New York Rangers. Last season, Kundratek was sent to…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Goalie, Braden Holtby Stellar In 35 Save Shutout Effort

Matthew Speck | October 28, 2012

  For Hershey Bears goalie’, Braden Holtby it was the same old stellar performance in net Bears’ fans have grown accustomed to and Capitals fans got a chance to witness…

Categories AHL, NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Prospect, Stanislav Gailev Making Impact In First AHL Season

Matthew Speck | October 26, 2012

A player’s first professional season of hockey can determine how quickly that player can transition to the NHL, or become a big part of an AHL squad. Stanislav Galiev, Washington…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Hershey Bears’ Players And Coaches Adjusting To Adam Oates, New Systems

Matthew Speck | October 25, 2012

With the hiring of new Capitals’ head coach, Adam Oates, players around the organization knew there would be change in the system, team philosophy and game plan not only at…

Categories AHL, NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals
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