Monthly Archives: June 2009

2009-10 Schedule Released

Posted on June 30, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

The Hershey Bears and American Hockey League announced six guaranteed home dates with times and opponents to be determined. Clear your calendar for a trip to the land of chocolate to take in some sweet hockey. Continue reading →

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On Frozen Pod – Visit to Championship Chocolatetown and a Living Landmark

Posted on June 30, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

We talk about the Bears’ historic old stadium and their run for the Calder Cup this year. Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to New York Islanders’ Fans

Posted on June 28, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

Dear Isles’ Fans: Welcome to the rescue dinghy. Really it’s astounding what securing a no. 1 overall draft pick can do to assuage your agony. And not just any no.1 overall but a special player, a buzz youngster, like the … Continue reading →

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Meet Dmitri Orlov, Pick # 55

Posted on June 27, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

Meet Dmitri Orlov, Washington’s 2nd-round pick (#55 overall). Video courtesy of the Washington Capitals. Continue reading →

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Coming Late to the Draft Party, But Leaving with Another Pretty Date

Posted on June 27, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

John Carlson may have flown under the radar at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, but his presence was conspicuous at the 2009 Draft in Montreal Friday night. For starters, the TV talking heads, which included Bob McKenzie and Pierre McGuire, … Continue reading →

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The Day the Gr8 Arrived in D.C.

Posted on June 26, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

Five years ago today the Washington Capitals selected Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall pick in the 2004 Entry Draft in Raleigh. Draftgeeks at the time knew well that hockey in Washington would be forever changed — but as much … Continue reading →

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Limited Inventory, Indeed

Posted on June 25, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

This past Monday, the Capitals held their “Select-A-Seat” event. Season ticket holders had the opportunity to upgrade or relocte their current seats to available locations designated by a sheet of paper attached to the back of the seat.
I am quite happy with my current location but wanted to see the limited inventory for myself. The result was quite stunning. Continue reading →

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Reports: Feds to Russia, Flyers to Fenway

Posted on June 25, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

Two items of note as we near the Entry Draft, neither of which can be termed ‘good’ news for Washington hockey fans: it sure appears that Sergei Fedorov’s tensure in D.C. is done. The report has him inking with Metallurg Magnitogorsk for two … Continue reading →

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Where Do Terrific Hockey Players Come From? Pretty Much Any Place with a Sheet of Ice

Posted on June 25, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

Note the snooty tone of Rick from Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, in a recent online chat with TSN’s Bob McKenzie: Snooty Rick: How can anyone rationalize the final [draft] rankings when they include high school hockey players in the U.S.? … Continue reading →

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Draft Thoughts

Posted on June 24, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

General observations about the 2009 Entry Draft: Upwards of seven Americans could go in round one. Last year’s draft saw a bit of a dropoff in the number of Yanks nabbed in the opening round (5), after 10 went in … Continue reading →

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