A History of the Washington Capitals Screaming Eagle Jerseys Hayley Paljug | September 22, 2025 Earlier this week, the Washington Capitals debuted their new alternate jersey design – a red, white, and blue sweater featuring a fan-favorite emblem: the Screaming Eagle, or “screagle” as it…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17 Matthew Zator | September 17, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 18 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game,…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9 Matthew Zator | September 9, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 10 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept.…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31 Matthew Zator | August 31, 2025 Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30 Matthew Zator | August 30, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 31 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Matthew Zator | August 29, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 30 On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23 Matthew Zator | August 23, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 24 One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date.…
Remembering Goalie Jim Carey’s Meteoric Capitals Career The Old Prof | August 20, 2025 If you were watching the NHL in the mid-’90s, you probably remember Jim Carey. Not the comedian with the rubber face—but the goalie with the lightning glove, the calm composure,…
How Olaf (Olie the Goalie) Kölzig Became the Heart of the Washington Capitals The Old Prof | August 15, 2025 Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Matthew Zator | August 3, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave…
Today in Hockey History: July 11 Matthew Zator | July 11, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 12 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus,…
Today in Hockey History: June 26 Matthew Zator | June 26, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 27 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five…
