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Olaf Kolzig

Washington Capitals’ 10 Most Memorable Teams

November 15, 2020 by Ted Starkey
Alex Ovechkin

Since joining the NHL in 1974, the Washington Capitals have seen a roller coaster of emotions over the decades, from being the league’s all-time worst club in their first season …

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Categories Capitals History, Top 10 Lists Tags 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Alex Ovechkin, John Druce, Olaf Kolzig

Holtby Leaves a Legacy With the Capitals

October 12, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals kisses the Stanley Cup

Braden Holtby will be leaving the Washington Capitals as a pivotal asset in the team’s only Stanley Cup championship just two seasons ago and leaves a lasting legacy off the …

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Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles Tags Braden Holtby, Olaf Kolzig

Top 3 All-Time Capitals Goalies

March 4, 2020 by THW Archives

In the game of hockey, there is one player that sits on the last line of defense, patiently waiting to do his job: make big saves and keep the puck …

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Categories Archives, Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending Tags Best Goaltenders, Braden Holtby, Jim Carey, Olaf Kolzig

Olaf Kolzig’s Life and Career with the Capitals

January 31, 2020 by Adam Reid
Olaf Kolzig Washington Capitals

Countries like Canada, the U.S., Sweden and Russia have been the primary sources for NHL talent since Europe’s insurgence to the NHL in the 1990’s. While these five countries make …

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Categories Capitals History Tags Olaf Kolzig

Texas Stars’ McKenna Gets Another Shot at Calder Cup

June 7, 2018 by Chris Quattrucci
Mike McKenna Stars

Teams that make it to the Calder Cup Final have already taken a long road to get a shot at the cup. In this year’s Final between the Toronto Marlies …

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Categories AHL, Texas Stars Tags Mike McKenna, Olaf Kolzig, Top Story

Is Dominique Relleen South Africa’s Bobrovsky?

January 8, 2018January 7, 2018 by Nathaniel Oliver
Dominique Relleen South Africa women's national team

For those who may have doubts about the growth of the women’s game, reassurance can be found with great vibrancy in nontraditional markets. Enthusiasm for women’s hockey is actually quite …

Read moreIs Dominique Relleen South Africa’s Bobrovsky?

Categories Editor's Choice, International Hockey, Women's Hockey Tags 4-day, Olaf Kolzig, Sergei Bobrovsky, Top Story

The Washington Capitals Franchise Four

December 29, 2015December 29, 2015 by Michael Gwizdala

The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL …

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Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Olaf Kolzig, Peter Bondra, Rod Langway

NHL Players Born in Strange Countries

August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 by Kenneth Laws

Canada, the United States, and Russia keep the NHL fully-stocked with superstars, mid-level talent, and role players. But there are plenty of countries around the world that are represented in …

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Categories Hockey History Tags Ken Hodge, Olaf Kolzig

The Greatest NHL Shootout Ever

November 26, 2012November 26, 2012 by Michael Rappaport

One of the hallmarks of the “new” National Hockey League is the shootout. For the last seven seasons, many skaters have dazzled with their silky mitts and slick shots, adding …

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Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals Tags 2005, Henrik Lundqvist, Marek Malik, NHL Shootout, Olaf Kolzig

NHL Players With Exotic Birthplaces

October 30, 2012October 29, 2012 by Fred Poulin

With the NHL lockout lasting at least another month after the cancellation of games through November 30, more and more players are flocking oversees to play in the numerous European …

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Categories Hockey History, International Hockey, Top 10 Lists Tags Craig Adams, Olaf Kolzig, Richard Park, Rick Chartraw, Robyn Regehr, Rod Langway, Willi Plett

The Top Five Washington Capitals Goalies

June 6, 2012June 5, 2012 by Joe Wilson

Goaltender has been the weakest position for the Capitals over the course of their existence.  The team has generated Hall of Fame forwards and defenceman. Lamentably, no netminder of superior …

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Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals Tags Capitals Alumni, Don Beaupre, Jim Carey, Olaf Kolzig, Pat Riggin, Pete Peeters

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