Matthew Speck

The Hershey Bears and Trademarks

Matthew Speck | August 7, 2014

The Hershey Bears coined the phrase “Defend The Den” as their rallying cry to begin the 2013-14 season under newly hired head coach Mike Haviland. The team had lost in…

Washington Capitals: Interview With Prospect Patrick Koudys

Matthew Speck | July 28, 2014

The Pegula Ice Arena is going to be an attraction for college hockey recruits and fans at Pennsylvania State University as the Nittany Lions look to build off their first…

Washington Capitals: Tom Wilson Needs More Minutes

Matthew Speck | July 18, 2014

Washington Capitals 2012 first round draft selection Tom Wilson came to Washington after dominant seasons with the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), drawing comparisons to elite power…

Washington Capitals Social Media Guide

Matthew Speck | July 7, 2014

The NHL offseason is in full effect with development camps across the league set to take place. The Washington Capitals are amid diverse changes in personnel throughout the organization. Below…

Hershey Bears Announce New Coaching Staff

Matthew Speck | July 2, 2014

After a few months of searching, the Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears announced that Troy Mann will lead their AHL club for the 2014-15 season. Mann spent last season as…

Washington Capitals: Brian MacLellan’s First Big Moves

Matthew Speck | July 2, 2014

The Washington Capitals had major needs to fill and they did exactly that on July 1st, the first day that free agents can officially sign contracts. New General Manager Brian…

Hershey Bears Offseason Preview

Matthew Speck | July 1, 2014

Free agency gets underway at the NHL and AHL levels today, with the Washington Capitals organization set to make some important signings and transactions. The Capitals have still yet to…

Washington Capitals: Q and A With Scott Murray

Matthew Speck | June 27, 2014

With Mitch Korn officially in the fold as the Washington Capitals goaltending coach, the search continues for the associate goalie coach. One candidate who could fit is Scott Murray, who…

Washington Capitals Hire Mitch Korn

Matthew Speck | June 24, 2014

After Barry Trotz joined the Washington Capitals as the club’s next head coach, many imagined he’d be joined by a few assistants from the Nashville Predators. That possibility came to…

David Leggio Unlikely to Return to Washington Capitals

Matthew Speck | June 18, 2014

The Washington Capitals are in search of a backup goalie which will certainly have a trickle down affect throughout Washington’s minor league system. With young goalie prospect Philipp Grubauer set…

Washington Capitals Free Agent Targets: Anton Stralman

Matthew Speck | June 18, 2014

The Washington Capitals are in desperate need of quality defensemen for the 2014-15 season. Mike Green is unlikely to be traded and the Capitals want to get him back “on…

Washington Capitals: Mike Green’s Value

Matthew Speck | June 16, 2014

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green is one of the best offensive puck movers in the game of hockey. He’s an under-appreciated asset mostly due to his tenure in Washington and the…