22 May, 2012

Monthly Archives: February 2010

Bears and Monsters on Film

No Monsters’ Ball at Giant Center

The Hershey Bears found themselves in an exceptionally unusual position before Saturday night’s game against Lake Erie: confronting the possibility of an actual losing streak. On Friday night the Bears traveled to Adirondack and lost a 2-0 lead, succumbing to the Phantoms 5-3. Hershey, however, doesn’t lose a lot. The Bears last lost consecutive games just before [...]

MisFashion Statement

You see some distinctive sweaters modeled on the concourse of an American League rink on a winter Saturday night. Our Mike Rucki has an extensive hockey sweater collection; we didn’t realize it was this extensive. Number 28 is being put to more productive use in D.C. these days.

New Media Convergence on the Farm

This weekend OFB embarks on a roadtrip we’ve sought since our start — to Hershey, but hauling along with us a hearty contingent of D.C. hockey bloggers. We’ve long wanted to take our new media party up to Chocolatetown for a weekend and see if we could just blow the lid off the terrific puck [...]

Two Down, Canada To Go: USA 6 / Norway 1

Wanted: More Patriots in Pucks

Like a good many other American hockey fans, I’ve been underwhelmed by NBC’s hockey coverage during this first week of the Winter Olympic Games. Bumped off the big channel for ice dancing was the first indignity. Then last night, after a particularly long and trying day at work, I sat down to watch Nick Backstrom [...]

A Lesson in Supply and Demand

I received the annual email from the Washington Capitals today to renew season tickets for the 2010-11 season.

This year’s increase in price? Approximately 32%.

Ouch.

Pop Quiz!

Here’s some fun for a Wednesday. Mental Floss, one of my favorite sources for fun quizzes (who could forget the Don Cherry one), has a new one: “Are They Canadian?” You may be surprised by the results. Also, if you haven’t taken it already, be sure to try “30 Teams, 5 Minutes: An NHL Challenge.”

Rocking for Goals with the Washington Capitals

Given the Caps’ impressive goal-scoring totals this season, here’s an amazing chance to get your song heard early & often.

Check out the details of the contest and kick your musical talent into high gear. And if the task seems daunting, don’t let that stop you from trying; just remember: anything’s better than Gary Glitter.

Americans Open Tourney With Win: USA 3 / Switzerland 1

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