Posts About "Olaf Kolzig"
Is Dominique Relleen South Africa's Bobrovsky?
January 7th, 2018 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 rich in some of the furthest reaches of the globe. The players themselves in these regions have the utmost appreciation of the few opportunities that...
Top 3 All-Time Capitals Goalies
March 16th, 2017 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 out of the net. For the Washington Capitals, they have been fortunate to have an excellent line of goalies throughout their tenure in the NHL. Olaf Kolzig The South African-born netminder was...
The Washington Capitals Franchise Four
December 29th, 2015 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 squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Since entering the NHL in 1974, the Washington Capitals have...
NHL Players Born in Strange Countries
August 6th, 2015 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 the NHL. Active and former players born in nations where ice is an anomaly are rare, but THW went searching to find them! The Rules Because the...
The Greatest NHL Shootout Ever
November 26th, 2012 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 a whole new dimension to the highlight reel. But the greatest shootout in NHL history will be remembered for a fantastic goal from the unlikeliest source. On...
NHL Players With Exotic Birthplaces
October 29th, 2012 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 leagues such as the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), the Swedish Elite League (SEL) or the SM-Liiga in Finland. We all know NHL players usually come from...
