Puck 'N Hockey

Emerging Official, Skilled Scorekeeper, Functional Academic. I believe in: Hockey first, team second, and remember that we're all human, eh?
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It’s been a while since I had a chance to poke my head out of the sand and remind everyone just how much the Caps do above and beyond their performance on the ice, and with American Thanksgiving less than 24 hours away, it seemed like a good time to break that unexpected stretch of…Click here for more.

It’s been said for a while that Matt Hendricks has become a fan favorite in the Washington area.  Saturday’s DCPS Beautification Day at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School proved his appeal beyond the shadow of a doubt, with volunteer turnout for the scheduled workday far surpassing expectations. As a group, the volunteers tackled a range of…Click here for more.

On June 9th, dozens of Capitals fans and members of the organization braved the record-setting heat at Powell Elementary School along with a crew of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) volunteers as part of “The People’s Garden” initiative.  A week and a half later, victory has finally been declared.   As an organization, the…Click here for more.

This weekend, the women hit the ice at the Gardens Ice House for the second annual Women’s Capital Classic.  It’s a fitting venue for such a tournament, since the Gardens is home to the largest women’s house league in the region.  Ten teams participated in the event, some coming from as far away as Pittsburgh…Click here for more.

February is always a busy month in the NHL, despite being the shortest in the calendar.  Teams are gearing up for the last big push to secure playoff berths, the trade deadline is an ever-present threat for both players and management, and injuries are starting to pile up.  In amongst the professional pressures in play,…Click here for more.