When Liz, aka the DC Sports Chick, left blogging to tend to more weighty matters (a.k.a real life) a couple of months ago, many of us who blogged exclusively about hockey thought our community had lost a significant, entertaining, and insightful talent.

Today, we have very good news: she's back blogging. Even better: she's blogging for us.

Today we welcome Liz into the OFB zoo. She's been a longtime supporter and friend. Now, she's a colleague. Obviously, we're thrilled.

Here's what really drew us to her: she loves hockey, loves D.C., loves beer, and she can write. We're not sure what drew her interest in us. We do know that she has missed blogging.

From July 2005 through September 2007, Liz was author of DCSportsChick.com, a D.C. sports fan blog -- "with the exception of the Redskins," she forcefully notes (see how perfect a fit she is here!). Her blogging focus was on the Capitals and Nationals.

She's been featured on WRC NBC 4's "Meet the Bloggers" series (May 2006); an on-air radio talent/blogger for the "Sports Journey Radio Show" from October 2006 through March 2007; one of Ted Leonsis' recommended blogs; a writer for Femmefan.com; the subject of SportsFan Magazine's 2006 Capitals' preview; and generally, rightfully treated by old and new media the past couple of years as the e-Diva designee she's rightfully earned.

We're totally psyched that Liz has joined us. She'll contribute in fits and bursts as life allows, blogging from home and blogging from the road. We're four again in our revved up cruiser, and we're looking forward to the ride.