Capitals Forwards to Watch at Training Camp Sammi Silber | September 5, 2017 As the offseason winds down, the Washington Capitals are kicking off the 2017-18 campaign with a completely different-looking roster. Washington lost a number of key players this offseason; Justin Williams,…
Can Vrana Earn a Permanent Spot in Washington? Sammi Silber | August 28, 2017 Jakub Vrana is perhaps the Washington Capitals’ top forward prospect, but he hasn’t been able to fully adjust to the NHL level and become a permanent fixture in the lineup.…
Capitals’ Nathan Walker Ready for Historic NHL Jump Sammi Silber | August 16, 2017 The Washington Capitals will be relying on their youth to step up and fill the voids on the roster, especially as they try to cope with key departures. Not only did…
Washington’s Projected Scratches and Call-Ups for 2016-17 Ben Lutz | October 7, 2016 With the NHL season upon us, every team is slowly making the necessary cuts to fit 23 players into their opening day roster. While all the focus will be on…
Nathan Walker’s Journey From the Outback to NHL Ice Sammi Silber | October 3, 2016 Ice hockey doesn’t generally come to mind when one hears the word “Australia.” Instead, the word is associated with kangaroos, koala bears, and Outback Steakhouse. However, one Washington Capitals prospect…
Hockey in Distant Places Joseph Vito DeLuca | January 26, 2015 Hockey is always referred to as a global game, and given the World’s shrinking boarders of today, that couldn’t be a truer statement. While North America and Northern Europe usually…
Washington Capitals: What to Expect From Nathan Walker Matthew Speck | August 11, 2014 Twenty year old Nathan Walker was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the third round this summer in Philadelphia, fulfilling a hope of many in Australia, where the Cardiff native…
Australian Native Nathan Walker Makes History: Interview Transcript Matthew Speck | October 27, 2013 A big topic during Washington Capitals’ training camp this fall, Australian native forward Nathan Walker made history Sunday night in the Hershey Bears 4-2 win over the Norfolk Admirals, becoming…
Hershey Bears Record First Home Win Matthew Speck | October 27, 2013 The Hershey Bears (2-3-1-0) were outshot in their first five games of the year by a combined total of 35 shots on goal. The Chocolate and White completely changed that…
Australian Nathan Walker Nearing NHL Dream Cody Royle | October 1, 2013 Last week marked an historic occasion in Australia’s proud sporting history, though it was marked with little fanfare or media attention. Nathan Walker a 19-year-old left winger from Sydney signed…
Hershey Bears Drop Utica 6-0 in Pre-Season Opener Annie Erling Gofus | September 28, 2013 The Hershey Bears’ new coaching staff made a stellar debut on Friday night with a win against the Utica Comets. New bench boss Mike Haviland saw six of his players…
Hershey Adds Unsigned Aussie to Training Camp Roster Annie Erling Gofus | September 22, 2013 Finally, we can see the puck at the end of the hot, humid tunnel we call summer. With the NHL deep into training camps, the AHL is filling its rosters…