Victoria Thomas
Hi, my name is Victoria Thomas and I am addicted to hockey. I was born in Ukraine; grew up in Virginia; live life in Colorado. Passions in life include hockey, sled hockey and military appreciation. I am the preeminent collector of Washington Capitals memorabilia because, in the end, what's better than hockey? More hockey.
Author's Posts
Capitals' Garnet Hathaway: A Real Gem
October 23rd, 2019 The more kinks that are ironed out at the beginning of the season, the better the chances of spring play. Several Washington Capitals speed bumps that need paving are player driven, ranging from veteran departures to injured players to under-performing forwards. Momentum continues to fluctuate as they search for reliable lower-line...
Capitals: Making the Case for Nic Dowd
October 12th, 2019 Nic Dowd deserves a permanent spot on the Washington Capitals for the 2019-20 season. Unfortunately, he is surrounded by talents, and friction between various veterans and rookies competing to make themselves indispensable often elevates the game. However, while a plethora of options is nice, there comes a time when too many line...
Evgeny Kuznetsov Must Grow His Game
October 8th, 2019 The Washington Capitals’ center of controversy returns to the lineup on Oct. 8 against the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena. Evgeny Kuznetsov re-enters the system after a three-game suspension to start the season. The Capitals need Kuznetsov to make headlines on the ice – not off the ice. The Kuznetsov Kerfuffle There is no...
Capitals Split Exhibition Games with Blues
September 29th, 2019 The last two Stanley Cup winners met twice in preseason to give fans – and competing NHL players – a taste of what it takes to be an elite team. The matchup was a huge measuring stick for the Washington Capitals, and all their players came to play against the St. Louis Blues. Even the newcomer talents nicely measured up to the...
Capitals Come up Big Against Chicago Blackhawks
September 26th, 2019 The only unchangeable in hockey is that roster names constantly change. The preseason is a great time to become familiar with your team's rising rookies. Several prospects came up big for the Washington Capitals against the Chicago Blackhawks in a 4-3 overtime win on Sept. 16 and a 6-0 trouncing on Sept. 25. Washington Capitals...
Kempny's Key Contributions to the Capitals
September 23rd, 2019 Everyone knows that a team cannot win the Stanley Cup when solely relying on a stellar offense. Washington Capitals fans know this more than most. In many regards, that is why Alexander Ovechkin is not a 10-time champion. For a team to withstand all obstacles, it needs a reliable defense. Michal Kempny is one such reliable player....
